
San Juan, más allá de las murallas
Overview
Explore the 500-year history of the city of San Juan, from the move from Caparra to the different invasions during these centuries. It also looks at how different situations and people were key to what is now the capital of Puerto Rico. This documentary presents, through the recreation of key situations, archival material, and accounts of historians and researchers, decisive moments that influenced what is now the capital.
Top Cast

Ismael Cruz Cordova
Narrator (voice)
Israel Lugo

Katira Maria
Mariangelie Pérez

Joaquín Jarque
Miguel Difoot

Cecilia Argüelles
Naomi Bonafoux
Jessica María
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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