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Things to Do in San Juan
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Alcaldía
San Juan's city hall was built between 1602 and 1789. In 1841... |
Government Buildings, Information Centers | Old San Juan |
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Balneario de Carolina
When people talk of a "beautiful Isla Verde beach," this is the... |
Beaches | Greater San Juan |
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Balneario El Escambrón
In Puerta de Tierra, this government-run beach is just off Avenida... |
Beaches | Greater San Juan |
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Capilla del Cristo
According to legend, in 1753 a young horseman named Baltazar... |
Religious Sites | Old San Juan |
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Casa Bacardí Visitor Center
Exiled from Cuba, the Bacardí family built a small rum... |
Wineries / Breweries, Information Centers | San Juan Environs |
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Casa Blanca
The original structure on this site was a wooden house built... |
Houses / Mansions | Old San Juan |
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Casa de Ramón Power y Giralt
The restored home of 18th-century naval hero Don Ramón... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
Castillo San Cristóbal 
This huge stone fortress, built between 1634 and 1790, guarded... |
Military Sites | Old San Juan |
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
At the northwestern tip of the Old City is El Morro ("the promontory")... |
Military Sites | Old San Juan |
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Catedral de San Juan Bautista
The Catholic shrine of Puerto Rico had humble beginnings in the... |
Religious Sites | Old San Juan |
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Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis
One of Old San Juan's best-kept secrets, this remarkable cemetery... |
Cemeteries | Old San Juan |
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El Capitolio
The white-marble Capitol, a fine example of Italian Renaissance... |
Government Buildings | Greater San Juan |
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Fortín San Gerónimo del Boquerón
At the eastern tip of Puerta de Tierra, this tiny fort is perched... |
Military Sites | Greater San Juan |
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Fundación Nacional Para la Cultura Popular
This nonprofit foundation serves many functions: museum, performance... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
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Galería Nacional
Built by Dominican friars in 1523, this convent—the oldest... |
Educational Institutions | Old San Juan |
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Iglesia de San José
With its vaulted ceilings, this little church is a splendid example... |
Religious Sites | Old San Juan |
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Jardín Botánico
This 75-acre forest of more than 200 species of tropical and... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Greater San Juan |
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La Fortaleza
Sitting atop the fortified city walls overlooking the harbor... |
Military Sites, Government Buildings | Old San Juan |
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico
This Georgian-style structure, once a public school, displays... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater San Juan |
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
At 130,000 square feet one of the biggest museums in the Caribbean... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater San Juan |
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Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte
The Universidad de Puerto Rico's small Museum of History, Anthropology... |
Museums / Galleries | Greater San Juan |
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Museo de las Américas
On the second floor of the imposing former military barracks... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
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Museo de San Juan
A bustling marketplace in 1857, this handsome building now houses... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
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Museo del Niño
This three-floor, hands-on "museum" is pure fun for kids. There... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
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Museo Felisa Rincón de Gautier
This tiny but fascinating museum honors Felisa Rincón... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
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Museo la Casa del Libro
Dedicated to the artistry of the printed word, this museum counts... |
Museums / Galleries | Old San Juan |
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Olas Spa at the Caribe Hilton
This full-service spa offers a range of luxurious treatments... |
Spas | San Juan |
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Parque de las Palomas
Never have birds had it so good. The small, shaded park bordering... |
Parks | Old San Juan |
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Parque Histórico Juan Ponce de León (Ruinas de Caparra)
In 1508, Ponce de León established the island's first... |
Archaeological Sites | San Juan Environs |
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Paseo de la Princesa
Built in the mid-nineteenth century to honor the Spanish princess... |
Squares | Old San Juan |
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Playa de Ocean Park
The residential neighborhood east of Condado and west of Isla... |
Beaches | Greater San Juan |
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Playa del Condado
East of Old San Juan and west of Ocean Park, this long, wide... |
Beaches | Greater San Juan |
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Plaza de Armas
The Old City's original main square was once used as military... |
Squares | Old San Juan |
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Plaza de Colón
The tallest statue of Christopher Columbus in the Americas stands... |
Squares | Old San Juan |
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Plaza del Mercado
Though mostly overlooked by tourists, the Plaza del Mercado is... |
Squares | Greater San Juan |
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Plazuela de la Rogativa
According to legend, the British, while laying siege to the city... |
Squares | Old San Juan |
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Puerta de San Juan
Dating back to 1520, this was one of the five original entrances... |
Archaeological Sites | Old San Juan |
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, San Juan
Popular treatments at this posh spa include stone therapy, the... |
Spas | San Juan |
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Zen Spa
This family-run spa focuses on wellness, with staff trained in... |
Spas | San Juan |
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