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San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan's architecture and culture lure tourists to an array of historic sites before traveling to nearby beaches and rainforests (Puerto Rico Tourism)


San Juan Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Explore centuries-old forts
  • Browse for clothes and crafts in Old San Juan
  • Enjoy trendy Latin fusion cuisine
  • Take little kids to the hands-on Museo del Niño
  • Swim and sun on golden sands

San Juan Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

San Juan, bustling with cruise ship crowds and packed with shops and hotels, grew from a colonial heart, where churches and centuries-old forts still stand. The best way to get a sense of Old San Juan, a seven-square-block area of cobblestone streets, 17th-century churches, historic buildings, cafes, and boutiques, is by walking. Pace yourself, as the crowded streets and the uphill climbs to the forts make sightseeing a slow endeavor. Young kids may prefer a city tour in a horse-drawn carriage.

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Hotels

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The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel Spa and Casino
6961 Avenue of the Governors
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Distance: 6.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino
1309 Ashford Avenue
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Distance: 2.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino
5961 ISLA VERDE AVENUE
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Distance: 5.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Isla Verde Beach
San Juan, Puerto Rico Map
Distance: 5.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Isla Verde Beach stretches for miles and features... Read More
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
At the end of Calle Norzagaray
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Distance: 0.1 Miles (from destination center)
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Called "El Morro," this fort stands on a rocky... Read More

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Fort San Cristóbal
In the northeast corner of Old San Juan (uphill from Plaza de Colón on Calle Norzagaray)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Distance: 0.1 Miles (from destination center)
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This huge fortress, begun in 1634 and... Read More

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San Juan Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 12
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 20
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR


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