Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport 16 min
La Placita (9 min) Nightlife, salsa music, salsa, and music Casa Blanca (17 min) House museum built in 1520s for Spanish conquistador Ponce de León, who died before its completion. Condado Beach (8 min) Sheltered bayside beach with sun loungers for rent & kiosks selling light bites & cocktails. Plaza de Armas (14 min) Historic square facing city hall & featuring a fountain with 4 19th-century marble statues. Sitio Histórico de San Juan (15 min) This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls. Castillo San Felipe del Morro (17 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. Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico (18 min) Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio. San Juan Bautista Cathedral (16 min) Landmark 1540 cathedral, second oldest in the Americas, holding tomb of city founder Ponce de León. Playa Isla Verde (10 min) Lined with highrises, this large sandy beach is a popular, scenic spot for swimming & watersports. Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (6 min) Esteemed art museum specializing in Puerto Rican art, housed in 1920s neoclassical former hospital. Condado Beach (10 min) Popular public beach with white sand, luxury hotels & a variety of outdoor bars & cafes nearby. La Fortaleza (18 min) Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century. Playa El Escambrón (8 min) Beach, snorkeling, and surfing Laguna del Condado (5 min) Coastal lagoon popular for paddle boarding & kayaking, plus seasonal manatee sightings. |