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Itinerary: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a
truly beautiful place to visit, an island paradise in the Caribbean with a
fascinating history, and a remarkable mixture of cultures and traditions. The
blend of American, Spanish and Caribbean heritage makes for an incredible the atmosphere and a unique cultural vibe and means this little dot of heaven
should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
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As it is officially
part of the USA, Puerto Rico is one of the best-connected islands in the
Caribbean, and one of the easiest to get to. It has two international airports,
several other smaller airstrips for island hopping, and San Juan is the second
largest cruise ship port in the western hemisphere. In fact, taking a cruise to Puerto Rico is one of the most rewarding ways of getting to and seeing this
exquisite island.
If you are arriving
by cruise ship, you’ll likely have a day or two to explore. San Juan is a
wonderful town with so much to do that you’ll find it easy to spend all your
time there, but there’s a lot to see across the whole island as well. There are
a few unmissable things to see, so take a look at some of our suggestions below
- you’ll thank us later.
24 hours in San
Juan
The old town of San
Juan is gorgeous, a constant stream of color and life, and perfect for
wandering around for a morning. Take in the picture-perfect Spanish colonial
architecture, and check out some of the amazing sights like the imposing El Morro Castle, Fort San Cristobal, and the superb Gothic cathedral of San Juan
Bautista. There are countless charming little cafes and restaurants if you need
to put your feet up and refuel.
In the afternoon,
why not indulge in a little retail therapy. The Mercado Agricola Natural Viejo
San Juan is held in the elegant courtyard of the old Museo de San Juan every
Saturday, and is a superb way to get under the skin of the local way of life.
For a more upmarket experience, head over to the Condado district, which is
full of stylish little boutiques and fashion outlets, as well as some great
bars and restaurants for later.
Finally, there’s
only one way to end a day in San Juan - with signature mofongo and fried
plantains for dinner and a pina colada on the beach.
48 hours in Puerto
Rico
If you are lucky
enough to have a bit more time on the island, you may want to venture a bit
further afield. Puerto Rico is packed with extraordinary sights, and luckily
most of them are within an hour’s drive of San Juan!
Check out some of
the best beaches in the Caribbean, like Playa Sucia, Playa Boqueron, or Buye
Beach. You might fancy exploring the natural wonders of El Yunque National Park, hiking through lush rainforests, and discovering majestic waterfalls like
La Coca Falls. Or you might want to descend underground and explore the third-largest cave system in the world at the Cuevas Camuy.
If you have the
time, you might want to discover the mind-blowing glow-in-the-dark waters of
the three bioluminescent beaches, at La Parguera, Laguna Grande, or Mosquito
Bay.
Whatever you end up
doing in Puerto Rico, you’ll want to spend more time here than you even have
scheduled. You’ll probably start planning your return trip as soon as you
leave.
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