Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis

This place is absolutely unique and super beautiful at the same time! It’s an old cemetery that was built way back in 1863, and overlooks the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. You can get there by taking Calle Cementerio, a narrow road leading directly to the entrance. It’s tucked between El Morro fortress to the west and the La Perla neighborhood to the east. There is some street parking. I’ll always cherish my time spent there! 🇵🇷🌊🌴🫶🏼🥰

Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis is a super interesting place. Nestled by the ocean in Old San Juan, this historic cemetery offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere. The combination of the beautiful tombstones, the sound of the waves, and the rich history make it a unique and peaceful spot to visit. When you visit the forts do take the time to walk through here. It was not as crowded as the fields just outside of the fort.

We visited the Cemetery here and it was both stunning and peaceful. It’s quite amazing how many graves there were but they still made every gravestone look like a piece of unique art. So many statues and religious symbols decorated the graves.

This is a gorgeous graveyard. It should be visited to pay respects to so many important Puerto Ricans like Pedro Albizu, but without any historical knowledge it is worth the visit in its own right.

Wow, what a remarkable cemetery! Lots of history in this cemetery, lined with family plots and cathedral. To get here you go under the road at the San Juan nation site of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro structure. Walking through this cemetery gave me a sense of respect on how Spaniards treat their dead. So much admiration.

Huge and beautiful cemetery. The mausoleum in the middle is breathtaking. The grounds surrounding it are meticulously maintained and a clear respect is given to the cemetery itself. Wonderful site to see with the crystal blue ocean as a back drop.

Amazing cemetery. It’s like a white graveyard built against the ocean. It is a mandatory visit if you’re checking out the forts nearby or doing a walk in tour in la Perle. The white marble tops and stones look amazing with the ocean behind it. Simply breathtaking

Definitely one of the most beautiful cemeteries I’ve had the privilege of visiting. Stretching back over 150 years, some of the gravesites have stalled into disrepair or vandalized, but those are rare, in my opinion. The care given to the memory of loved ones has left this with many interesting and beautiful statues to keep the remains company. And let’s not forget the dragon guardians, too. Just be aware of their presence and they’re less likely to send you to your eternal rest as I nearly did, or at least almost left with soiled pants.