San Juan Travel Guide

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Fresh fruit and vegetables at one of many street markets in the Rio Piedras area of San Juan in San Juan "Fuerte San Felipe del Morro, known simply as El Morro in old San Juan."

Many believe San Juan is a small Spanish colonial town with but a few bustling avenues. However this impression does not aptly describe the breath and depth of this fine old-world city. Modern-day San Juan encompasses a vast metropolis that covers seven unique and distinct districts. This makes for an eclectic combination of sights and sounds that is … Read San Juan introduction

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Cathedral de San Juan

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A favorite stop for tourists, this marvelous cathedral was built in 1592, on the same site of the previous cathedral that was destroyed by a hurricane around 1584. Located on Calle Cristo , this gothic and neoclassical structure is …
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Guánica Dry Forest
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Río Camuy Cave Park
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Calle de San Sebastián
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Butterfly Art Gallery

InterContinental San Juan Resort/Casino

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Once known as the San Juan Grand Beach Resort & Casino, this hotel is housed in a single building located next to the El San Juan Hotel & Casino in Isla Verde. …
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Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
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Hotel El Convento
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Caribe Hilton
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El San Juan Hotel

Hermes

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On Ashford Avenue , this eclectic, contemporary gourmet restaurant is known for its caring staff, excellent appetizers, delicious creative entrées, and exquisite desserts. Start with a Caesar Salad over a bed of beef carpaccio, or …
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El Hipopótamo
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Divino Bocadito
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Zabó
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La Montserrate

THERE SEEM TO BE TOO MUCH DRUG RELATED CRIME. THE DRIVERS WERE RUDE AND EVERYBODY SEEM TO BE IN A RUSH. THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE OCEAN WAS BEAUTIFUL AND THE NIGHT LIFE WAS EXCELLENT.

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Introduction

San Juan is a spirited modern city with high-rise beach strips and a justly famous colonial core. Founded in the 16th century, it's the second-oldest city in the Americas; today it's the engine of the island's economic and political life and the cultural beachhead for US influence in the …

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Not to miss

La Fortaleza A steep climb along Recinto Oeste takes you to the top of the city wall and the guarded iron gates of La Fortaleza . Also known as El Palacio de Santa Catalina, this imposing building is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the western hemisphere, dating from 1533. Once the …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 433733 Area : 136km² Longitude / Latitude : -66.0690002441 / 18.3990001678 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there San Juan is a major hub for American Airlines, so there's easy access to its US domestic network. A number of other North American carriers fly between Puerto Rico and a score of mainland cities; Miami has the most frequent flights. Air Canada has direct service from Toronto and …

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History

Recent History The energy and finesse that characterized the city's rejuvenation in the 1990s continues to this day. Not only is island pride evident in the restoration of Old San Juan, but also in the refurbishing of older tourist and entertainment zones such as Condado and Ocean Park, in the …

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Weather

Average temperatures do not drop below 20°C (68°F) all year. Warm, temperate weather, occasional bursts of heavy rainfall and the possibility of hurricanes from May to November define San Juan's climate. Cooler weather prevails inland in the mountains. Summary of average yearly …

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Overview of San Juan

All but a handful of visitors arrive in San Juan, the capital city. It is the political base, economic powerhouse, and cultural center of the island, and it's home to about one-third of all Puerto Ricans. The second-oldest city in the Americas (behind Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic), this …

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