San Juan Things to Do

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  • Old San Juan, San Juan

    1. Old San Juan

    A city's most defining characteristics are its food, architecture and cultural traditions. I suggest checking out Favors of San Juan (http://www.sanjuanfoodtours.com) if you're going to be spending...   more
  • El Morro, San Juan

    2. El Morro

    The El Morro fort is one of the things that has to be done in San Juan. The large structure makes you feel safe and protected from any pirates. There are multiple levels to the fort and many artifacts...   more
  • Beach, San Juan

    3. Beach

    This area is east of the Condado, en route to the airport..AND IT IS CONSIDERED AMONG THE BEST BEACHES IN Puerto Rico and we were fortunate to have it right across our Marriott Hotel! There are lots...   more
  • Bacardi Factory, San Juan

    4. Bacardi Factory

    When we walked off the ship we went to catch the ferry to old San Juan then a public bus to the Bacardi Rum Factory. Once we reached the factory we joined a group for a tour. The tour was interesting...   more
  • San Cristobal Fort, San Juan

    5. San Cristobal Fort

    There is another fort included in the ticket we bought from El Morro (adult $3 for El Morro plus $2 for Cristobal = total of $5)--- the other famous fort is called the San Cristobal and is a one-mile...   more
  • Cathedral, San Juan

    6. Cathedral

    Originally built in the 1520's of wooden walls and a thatched roof this beautiful cathedral was then destroyed by a hurricane in 1529. It was rebuilt in 1540 and then again damaged by another...   more
  • El Yungue Rainforest, San Juan

    7. El Yungue Rainforest

    The El Yunque rainforest is located about 1h east of San Juan, near the town of Rio Grande, and it therefore makes for a great day-trip destination. It's also very easy to book a guided tour from San...   more
  • Cemetary, San Juan

    8. Cemetary

    This cemetery is described by some tour guides as San Juan's "Pere-Lachaise". Located between El Morro and Castillo San Cristobal, many of Puerto Rico's most notable citizens were buried at Santa...   more
  • El Capitolio, San Juan

    9. El Capitolio

    El Capitolio de San Juan was built in the 1920s just outside of the old city, close to Fort San Cristobal. It was built in an effort to officialize the position of Puerto Rico as part of the American...   more
  • Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan

    10. Paseo de la Princesa

    To the south of Old San Juan, just outside the walls that surround the city, you'll find the Paseo de la Princesa. It's worth making the quick detour to walk along the short promenade and see the...   more
  • La Fortaleza, San Juan

    11. La Fortaleza

    La Fortaleza is the Governor's mansion. It's located in Old San Juan at the western section at the end of Fortaleza Street and faces the bay. The Fortaleza is the home of several governors since the...   more
  • Plaza de Colon, San Juan

    12. Plaza de Colon

    Christopher Columbus "discovered" Puerto Rico in 1493, during his second voyage to the Americas. However, as many people in the country will quickly remind you, others had discovered it before him....   more
  • Camuy Caves, San Juan

    13. Camuy Caves

    Jason and I planned to hit the caves only because they were so close to the Arecibo Observatory. I'm glad that we went, I was expecting something like Howe's Cavern's like we have here in NY, but I...   more
  • Parque de las Palomas, San Juan

    14. Parque de las Palomas

    Palque de las palomas was a great and fun place to visit. I say was because unfortunately it has closed. I was there with my son on June of 2012 and we found out it was closed due to health reasons. I...   more
  • Alcaldia - City Hall, San Juan

    15. Alcaldia - City Hall

    Like the Capitolio, the San Juan City Hall is open to all visitors from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located on the Plaza de Armas in a beautiful building dating back to the 17th century, the...   more
  • Capilla del Cristo, San Juan

    16. Capilla del Cristo

    This Chapel built in 16th century has a few interesting stories surrounding the history of which conflicts wildly except on one point. Someone on horseback took a terrible spill off the cliffs at...   more
  • Plaza del Quinto Centenario, San Juan

    17. Plaza del Quinto Centenario

    Right next to the Cuartel de Ballaja (the former Spanish barracks, the most massive building in all of Old San Juan), you'll find the Plaza del Quinto Centenario. This plaza was inaugurated on October...   more
  • Paseo del Morro, San Juan

    18. Paseo del Morro

    The Paseo de la Princesa takes you to the San Juan Gate, which is the city's oldest. Here, you can pick up the Paseo del Morro. This hike, only about a mile, follows the walls of the old fortress of...   more
  • Plaza De Armas, San Juan

    19. Plaza De Armas

    Probably so named because it was the sight of parading Spanish troops during the Spanish-American War, we came upon Plaza de Armas on this beautiful, bright day to find it already decorated in...   more
  • La Ballaja - The Barracks, San Juan

    20. La Ballaja - The Barracks

    The Cuartel de Ballajá, or "Ballajá Barracks," once housed Spanish troops during the 1800's and later becoming the the quarters for American soldiers following the Spanish-American War. This building...   more
  • El Convento, San Juan

    21. El Convento

    El Convento is the most famous hotel in San Juan, and probably the most popular as well although not everyone can afford to stay there. Even if you are not one of the lucky few, you can still take a...   more
  • Controversial "Discoverer" Columbus Statue, San Juan

    22. Controversial "Discoverer" Columbus Statue

    Our 5-year old twins had fun chasing the pigeons in this small Plaza Colon, also known before as St James Square or Plaza Santiago.If you walk along San Juan,...   more
  • Teatro Tapia and conveniently lined taxis, San Juan

    23. Teatro Tapia and conveniently lined taxis

    This is a historical building in Old San Juan – built about 1832 but still with fresh yellow paint.It was in 1976 when restoration was made for this theater...   more
  • Museo de las Americas, San Juan

    24. Museo de las Americas

    Inside the old Spanish Army barracks, known as La Ballaja, in Old San Juan, is the Museum of the Americas. This contains some fine examples of Puerto Rican art,...   more
  • The Tropical Rainforest, San Juan

    25. The Tropical Rainforest

    When visiting Puerto Rico pull yourself away from the beach to visit the tropical rain forests. Tours range from full day trips to multi-day adventure tours....   more

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