Your flight to San Juan takes you to Puerto Rico’s vibrant and lively capital, founded in the 16th century. Explore the streets of Old San Juan and climb up to the fortresses of San Cristobal and San Felipe del Morro.
Step back in time at the Casa Blanca Museum to discover the Taíno Indians and life in 16th- and 17th-century Puerto Rico as well as lush gardens. Take in the work of Puerto Rico’s vanguard artists at San Juan’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
Away from the crowds, hike through El Yunque rainforest (25km from San Juan) or try some water sports on one of San Juan’s three city beaches, Condado, Isla Verde and Ocean Park. Or take a trip to see the world’s largest radio telescope in Arecibo (about 80km from San Juan).
Locals in San Juan love plantains and arepas (fried corn bread). Try comida criolla recipes from asopao (spicy fish or chicken gumbo) and bacalaítos (deep-fried codfish croquettes) to lechón asado (roasted suckling pig). After a tour and taste round the Bacardi Rum Distillery, seek out the spirit in Old San Juan and the beaches. |