Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport 43 min
Castillo de San Cristóbal (36 min) Walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 & largest of the Spanish built forts in Americas. Playa El Escambrón (34 min) Beach, snorkeling, and surfing Casa Blanca (42 min) House museum built in 1520s for Spanish conquistador Ponce de León, who died before its completion. Bahía de San Juan (33 min) Along with a bustling harbor, this large, scenic bay features a historical fort & other landmarks. Castillo San Felipe del Morro (42 min) Monumental 16th-century Spanish fortification atop cliffside promontory, cannons pointing seaward. San Juan Bautista Cathedral (41 min) Landmark 1540 cathedral, second oldest in the Americas, holding tomb of city founder Ponce de León. San José Church (40 min) This Catholic church built in 1532 features Spanish gothic architecture & Catalan vaults. Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico (31 min) Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio. Isla de Cabras (32 min) Small island with an old fort & a recreational park with gazebos & a beach for swimming or fishing. Plaza de Armas (39 min) Historic square facing city hall & featuring a fountain with 4 19th-century marble statues. La Fortaleza (43 min) Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century. Museo de las Américas (41 min) Exhibits in an 1800s army barracks showing pre-Columbian to modern art from the Americas. Puerta de San Juan (43 min) This large, circa-1635 gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era. Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzi (40 min) This ornate 1863 cemetery overlooking the ocean is the burial spot of many famous Puerto Ricans. Sitio Histórico de San Juan (40 min) This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls. |