Calle de Las Sombrillas

A canopy of colorful umbrellas hangs suspended between the colonial balconies of Calle de Las Sombrillas. This street segment transformed into an art installation when local business owners sought to provide shade from the intense Caribbean sun while adding a burst of color to the historic center. The umbrellas cast shifting patterns on the cobblestones below. One afternoon, a sudden tropical storm tore several of them loose, and residents spent the evening reattaching them to ensure the display stayed intact for travelers.