A hodgepodge of European, American, and indigenous cultures pair with gorgeous tropical rainforest and beach panoramas in Puerto Rico’s capital city.
By the time the Mayflower set sail for the New World, San Juan’s 15-foot-thick walls had been protecting the city for nearly a century. In fact, it’s the second-oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas. The city’s colonial, rebellious, indigenous, and swashbuckling past is alive and well in still-standing fortresses, crumbling sugar refineries, and museums that recount it all.
If you’re wondering what to do in San Juan, let those timeless city walls wrap around you as you check out UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 16th-century churches, and old Spanish barracks. There’s no telling how much you’ll learn and what kind of fascinating historic personages you’ll come across. Time travel is a sure way to work up an appetite, and lucky for you, food is one of the best ways to explore the melting pot of cultures that the city’s varied history has created. Choose from places to eat in San Juan Puerto Rico such as Spanish tapas bars, beach-side Caribbean cafes, and even several Italian restaurants—or sample them all with a food tour.
Indeed, you don’t have to look to the past to find things to do in Puerto Rico Island. Many of its beaches are just as beautiful today as they were when Europeans first set eyes on them. Nor do you have to head inland to explore the mangroves of El Yunque, the United States’ only tropical rainforest. There’s an air of mystery in the winding maze of trees and under a canopy alive with chirps, trills, blooms, and rustles.
If you’re looking for a Caribbean experience full of history, beauty, and culture, our San Juan vacation packages are the perfect fit. Grab yours today and experience the mystery for yourself.