San Juan Activities - Activities in San Juan
San Juan is the bubbling, beating heart of Puerto Rico, and naturally offers an incredible array of activities for tourists. Whether your interests lie on the beach or in a 400-year old castle, in a jewelry store or at a blackjack table, you will have fun in this city.
El Morro's partner in the defense of Old San Juan, Castillo de San Cristóbal is a massive, ingeniously designed military structure and one of Puerto Rico's most impressive historic sites.
Scenic, iconic, and historic: For over 400 years, El Morro has guarded Puerto Rico and the San Juan Bay. Old San Juan's ancient fortress is one of the island's most visited sites, and one of its cultural treasures.
A museum in Old San Juan that was once the home of Ponce de Leon's family, La Casa Blanca is one of the oldest residences in Puerto Rico and the first fort of the old city.
La Fortaleza in Old San Juan is not just a trip to the oldest governor's mansion in the western hemisphere. It's a journey into the sumptuous world of Puerto Rico's past.
San Juan is a shopaholic's dream destination. With unique souvenirs, fine local fashion designers, high-quality jewelry, all your favorite brand names, and even even some excellent art, this city has got plenty to offer you. And that's not even including the rum! But where to go to get it? Here's your guide to where to go.
If it's jewelry you want, Puerto Rico has got plenty of options for you. From funky, inexpensive items to breathtaking (and wallet exploding) pieces, you'll find it all in San Juan.
If there's one thing San Juan has a lot of, it's souvenir shops, and in Puerto Rico, this goes far beyond a tropical t-shirt and a shot glass with a logo on it. You can find expertly crafted products here that are unique to the island, ranging from miniature figurines of the Three Kings to elaborate folkloric Vejigante demon masks. Visit one of these stores for a well-made memory of your vacation.
The art galleries of Old San Juan are feature a blend of old and new, as well as Puerto Rican and international. A staple of Old San Juan, they also add immensely to Puerto Rico's claim as a center for the arts in the Caribbean.
Old San Juan is best explored on foot, with enough time to cover the major points of interest while leaving room to enjoy the sights and sounds of the walled city. This tour will get you well acquainted with Puerto Rico's ancient capital.
Did you know that, in Puerto Rico, all the casinos are in hotels? Ah, but which hotels have the best gaming? In San Juan, these five stand out.
