In the 16th century, Spanish soldiers practiced their drills on this square. Today, the plaza is a popular spot to people-watch, relax on a bench or sip coffee at the nearby cafe. The plaza includes San Juan's City Hall, which was completed in 1799 and last restored in 1975. Its ground floor (formerly a jail) houses an information desk and has walking-tour maps of Old San Juan. City Hall is open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm. Off Calle San Francisco (between Calle San Jose and Calle Cruz), Old San Juan, San Juan. Phone 787-724-7171.
