San Juan Attractions
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La Fortaleza (Palacio de Santa Catalina)
The Wedgwood blue and white Santa Catalina Palace was built in 1533 and makes an impressive sight as you approach through a narrow Old San Juan street. While the building exudes an air of calm ... Read more
El Yunque Rainforest
El Yunque Rainforest is the only tropical rainforest under the protection of the US Forest Service and also the largest nature reserve in densely-populated Puerto Rico. It is situated in the ... Read more
Old San Juan
Old San Juan sits on a small island guarding the entrance to the Bahía de San Juan, the “rich port” which gave Puerto Rico its name. Its strategic position was backed up by fortifications ... Read more
Bacardi Rum Factory
San Juan is the home of world famous Bacardí rum. Even if you’ve never given much thought to how this Caribbean staple gets from the cane fields to your mojito, the Casa Bacardí Visitor ... Read more
Rio Camuy Cave Park
You don’t have to be a seasoned spelunker to enjoy Río Camuy Cave Park, one of the largest such sites in the world. The caves, sculpted by the underground river from which it derives its ... Read more
Luquillo Beach
Also known as Balnearnio Montserrat, Luquillo Beach is beautiful tranquil crescent of powdery sand famed for its palm trees and long stretch of fine yellow sand. A fringe reef protects the beach from ... Read more
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Just north of the Old San Juan district, within the San Juan National Historic Site, lies Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th-century citadel, or fortress. It is a World Heritage-listed site on ... Read more
Isla Verde
From east to west, you’ll find the beachside Caribbean escape you’re looking for in Isla Verde. A quick and accessible beach, Isla Verde is both the posh paradise of luxury resorts and urban settings ... Read more
Mercado de Río Piedras
To enjoy tropical bounty in a not-so tropical climate, do as the locals do and head to the Mercado de Río Piedras. San Juan’s premier produce market is under cover and air-conditioned. While ... Read more
Museo de Antropología, Historia y Arte
The Museo de Antropología, Historia y Arte (Museum of Anthropology, History and Art) provides another important piece of the Puerto Rican puzzle. Artifacts created by the indigenous ... Read more
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
San Juan’s most important cultural institution, the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (Museum of Art of Puerto Rico) was established in 2000. The museum’s core is a neoclassical building dating to 1920 ... Read more
