Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport 25 min
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (13 min) Esteemed art museum specializing in Puerto Rican art, housed in 1920s neoclassical former hospital. Plaza de Armas (3 min) Historic square facing city hall & featuring a fountain with 4 19th-century marble statues. Puerta de San Juan (1 min) This large, circa-1635 gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era. San Juan Bautista Cathedral (2 min) Landmark 1540 cathedral, second oldest in the Americas, holding tomb of city founder Ponce de León. Castillo San Felipe del Morro (12 min) Monumental 16th-century Spanish fortification atop cliffside promontory, cannons pointing seaward. Castillo de San Cristóbal (11 min) Walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 & largest of the Spanish built forts in Americas. Playa El Escambrón (13 min) Beach, snorkeling, and surfing Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico (24 min) Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio. Condado Beach (13 min) Popular public beach with white sand, luxury hotels & a variety of outdoor bars & cafes nearby. Laguna del Condado (14 min) Coastal lagoon popular for paddle boarding & kayaking, plus seasonal manatee sightings. La Fortaleza (3 min) Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century. Casa Blanca (8 min) House museum built in 1520s for Spanish conquistador Ponce de León, who died before its completion. Isla de Cabras (30 min) Small island with an old fort & a recreational park with gazebos & a beach for swimming or fishing. Sitio Histórico de San Juan (8 min) This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls. Condado Beach (11 min) Sheltered bayside beach with sun loungers for rent & kiosks selling light bites & cocktails. |