Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport 19 min
Castillo de San Cristóbal (20 min) Walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 & largest of the Spanish built forts in Americas. Condado Beach (19 min) Popular public beach with white sand, luxury hotels & a variety of outdoor bars & cafes nearby. Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico (27 min) Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio. Playa Isla Verde (11 min) Lined with highrises, this large sandy beach is a popular, scenic spot for swimming & watersports. Sitio Histórico de San Juan (25 min) This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls. Bosque Estatal de Piñones (13 min) Forest, nature reserve, beach, and nature Castillo San Felipe del Morro (26 min) Monumental 16th-century Spanish fortification atop cliffside promontory, cannons pointing seaward. Casa Blanca (26 min) House museum built in 1520s for Spanish conquistador Ponce de León, who died before its completion. Playa El Escambrón (18 min) Beach, snorkeling, and surfing La Placita (17 min) Nightlife, salsa music, salsa, and music Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (15 min) Esteemed art museum specializing in Puerto Rican art, housed in 1920s neoclassical former hospital. San Juan Bautista Cathedral (25 min) Landmark 1540 cathedral, second oldest in the Americas, holding tomb of city founder Ponce de León. Condado Beach (18 min) Sheltered bayside beach with sun loungers for rent & kiosks selling light bites & cocktails. La Fortaleza (27 min) Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century. Laguna del Condado (15 min) Coastal lagoon popular for paddle boarding & kayaking, plus seasonal manatee sightings. |