Puerta de San Juan (the San Juan Gate) is the only remaining gate of the original five that once guarded the massive walls surrounding Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Built around 1635, it served as the formal main entrance for Spanish dignitaries, politicians, and religious leaders arriving by sea.
The gate bears the Latin inscription “Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini”—“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”—offering a symbolic welcome to all who enter. Known for its striking red wooden doors rising 16 feet high and framed by formidable walls up to 20 feet thick, the structure stands as an iconic landmark. Traditionally, travelers who arrived by sea would pass through it and proceed directly to the Catedral San Juan Bautista to give thanks for a safe voyage. Today, the gate also serves as a scenic passageway linking the historic city center with the picturesque waterfront promenades of Paseo de la Princesa and Paseo del Morro.
Logging requirments:
Post a picture of yourself with the Puerta de San Juan in the background.
OR
Send the cache owner the answer to the following question: On the information sign located near by (approximately 40 feet south of the gate - see waypoint), what five words are written in the top left corner in the black banner?
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