Old San Juan — Smallest Apartment & Historic Streets
Some Little Samba Song
The streets of Old San Juan burst with dynamic energy and bold architecture, where colorful facades and cobblestone paths tell stories of history, culture, and Caribbean charm.
Smallest apartment in the world, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tucked into a narrow corner of Old San Juan, the world’s smallest apartment squeezes a full life into mere square feet, embodying the city’s charm, ingenuity, and colorful character.
Some Little Samba Song
The streets of Old San Juan burst with dynamic energy and bold architecture, where colorful facades and cobblestone paths tell stories of history, culture, and Caribbean charm.
About the Artists
Carlos Davilla Rinaldi
Carlos Davila Rinaldi is a mid-career painter and sculptor living and working in Puerto Rico. Born on the island, his early years were shaped by constant travel after his family relocated to Japan during his father’s service with the United States Air Force. Following years of living throughout the Far East and the continental United States, his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he completed high school before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University in Indiana in 1980. After graduating, he returned to Puerto Rico, where he has remained ever since, developing a prolific artistic practice recognized both locally and internationally. Working across both abstract and figurative styles, his work explores gesture, movement, color, and social commentary. While his abstract paintings are known for their energetic compositions and layered visual language.
Orlando Mergal
Orlando Mergal is a landscape and fine art photographer based in Puerto Rico whose work captures the island’s rich natural beauty, including Old San Juan, El Yunque Rainforest, tropical beaches, and lush Caribbean landscapes. Deeply inspired by his surroundings, his photography reflects a passion for documenting the atmosphere, color, and spirit of Puerto Rico through thoughtful composition and light. A lifelong learner and dedicated image-maker, he discovered his passion for photography in 1984 after studying through the New York Institute of Photography. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft, often exploring the island with cameras in hand in pursuit of meaningful and visually striking moments that celebrate the beauty of everyday life and nature.
Old San Juan — Smallest Apartment & Historic Streets, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan's cobblestone streets and boldly painted colonial facades tell five centuries of layered history, where Spanish architecture meets Caribbean character in a UNESCO-recognized historic district. Tucked within its narrow alleyways is the famed 'world's smallest apartment,' a quirky local landmark that embodies the city's ingenuity, charm, and its ability to make the most of every square foot.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.