Once you visit fort San Cristobal at the very visible peak on a hilltop that overlooks the fortress, the largest castle built in the new world. As you face down you can't help noticing the astounding views of crashing waves pondering against the rampart. Centuries ago, caravels traveled for thousands of miles to seek the wealth of treasure around Caribbean islands. One man who dared to cross the Atlantic with resilience and bravery was Italian navigator and explorer Cristobal Columbus. The First European to discover the island of Puerto Rico on November 19th, 1493.
In early the 15th century Spanish Soldiers under the auspice of the Spanish crown defended the San Juan Bay. European nations like England constantly attacked San Juan and looted towns through the island of Puerto Rico. Those soldiers ordered to guard from Look-out towers called "Garitas" were soldiers patiently waited with every single breath and second of time so well synchronized. The Weapons readily aligned to launch against opposing ships of other nations.
Yes, just imagine the tell-tale stories of fallen soldiers who were injured by explosive bombs were many shattered lives of young soldiers had ended so abruptly. Yes, a history as daunting as ever, but the events in our history should never be forgotten.
Close your eyes and try imagining the blasting sounds of cannonballs bursting through the walls. La Loma de Los Vientos is reliving an era as you visualized the imagery of a city that has suffered throught agony and dispair.
It embodies something far more beyond than just Vistas and 360 panoramic sights. Just imagine, The Tell-tale stories of lying carcasses resulted from gun shot wounds from the exchange of gun fire, The sound of voices emanating from underground Tunnels as spanish soldiers loaded gunpowder into secretive grooves to detenote surprising the enemy. All the events that marked an era of time and history .
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