Attractions in San Juan
Whether it’s touring the historical sites of
Old San Juan, or enjoying steaming empanadillas at the
Mercado de Santurce, you’ll find no shortage of ways to fill up your days in San Juan.
Any visit to San Juan must include at least a day spent in Old San Juan, the city’s historical heart. Here you’ll walk centuries-old blue cobblestone streets, winding past 16th and 17th century architecture on your way to one of the town’s many historical sites. Relax with a coffee at one of the many open-air cafes, or just people-watch from the town’s historic plazas. Art lovers and bargain hunters alike will enjoy at trip to the
Haitian Gallery, which specializes in Haitian carvings and paintings, while history buffs must take a trip to the massive
El Morro, the fort that has stood guard over San Juan harbor since the 16th century.
San Juan’s rainforests have given rise to a great adventure tour industry. Whether you just want to take in the sights on a ...
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Whether it’s touring the historical sites of
Old San Juan, or enjoying steaming empanadillas at the
Mercado de Santurce, you’ll find no shortage of ways to fill up your days in San Juan.
Any visit to San Juan must include at least a day spent in Old San Juan, the city’s historical heart. Here you’ll walk centuries-old blue cobblestone streets, winding past 16th and 17th century architecture on your way to one of the town’s many historical sites. Relax with a coffee at one of the many open-air cafes, or just people-watch from the town’s historic plazas. Art lovers and bargain hunters alike will enjoy at trip to the
Haitian Gallery, which specializes in Haitian carvings and paintings, while history buffs must take a trip to the massive
El Morro, the fort that has stood guard over San Juan harbor since the 16th century.
San Juan’s rainforests have given rise to a great adventure tour industry. Whether you just want to take in the sights on a
Rain Forest Hikes, or zipline and rappel through the canopy of the San Salvador rainforest with
EcoQuest Tours, a trip to the rainforest is a must. Tour outfit
Acampa even offers custom and private tours.
Bargain hunters will love a trip to
Plaza Las Americas, the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean, housing such standby’s as Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and the world’s largest J.C. Penny. If you’re looking for a more traditional retail experience, check out Mercardo de Santurce, where cantinas serve up steaming plates of classic Puerto Rican dishes beside stalls piled with medicinal herbs and traditional Bay rum. Try the Mercado on the weekend when it becomes a street festival, complete with live music and plenty of fellow revelers packing the nearby bars.
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