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    The dramatic 
sandstone fortress of El Morro, begun by the Spanish in 1540, was built to guard 
the harbor against Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. Stroll the 
breezy boulevards of Old San Juan, lined with five centuries of palaces and 
great homes, as well as outdoor cafés where you can sample the island's famous 
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