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May
84°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
5 in 12 cm
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85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
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86°F 30°C
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86°F 30°C
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Oct
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
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El Morro (Castillo de San Felipe del Morro)
As featured in 3 days in San Juan and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 784 reviews
Owner description: Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress rises 140 feet above the sea on a rocky...... more » Owner description: Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress rises 140 feet above the sea on a rocky promontory, and is composed of six huge levels of ramps, barracks, dungeons, turrets, towers and tunnels. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Campo Rico Ziplining Adventure
Ollie #2 of 91 attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: CAMPO RICO ZIPLINING ADVENTURE is a half-day adventure which happens only 5 minutes away from San Juan! The adventure begins hiking and kayaking...... more » Owner description: CAMPO RICO ZIPLINING ADVENTURE is a half-day adventure which happens only 5 minutes away from San Juan! The adventure begins hiking and kayaking through a beautiful subtropical forest. The tourists will trek 5 exciting canopy bridges 30 feet above the trees and glide across one of the longest ziplines in Puerto Rico measuring 1,000 feet long at 200 feet high. The 5th and last zipline will take you directly to the unique hilltop Mojito Bar where the tourists will enjoy a delicious Puerto Rican meal. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Paseo de la Princesa
Ollie #3 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Owner description: This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible...... more » Owner description: This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Castillo de San Cristobal
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #4 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 322 reviews
This massive 27-acre series of fortifications is the largest the Spanish built in the New World.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Military Bases/ Facilities
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan)
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Ollie #5 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 701 reviews
Owner description: Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an...... more » Owner description: Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an old-world and romantic European charm. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighborhoods; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Puerto Rico Convention Center
Ollie #6 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Fine Arts Cinema
Ollie #7 of 91 attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
A three-screen theater showing U.S. and foreign films.
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Palomino Island
Ollie #8 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
A private island where Wyndham El Conquistador guests are often ferried for more water activities.
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  36.4 miles from city center
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #9 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
More than just an art museum, the Museo del Arte hosts concerts and festivals as well.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Shops; Theaters
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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San Juan Gate
Ollie #10 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
Four centuries ago this gate was the main entrance into the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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San Juan Cemetery
Ollie #11 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews
A seaside cemetery where a number of notable Puerto Ricans rest.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Ocean Park Beach
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #12 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
The most popular of San Juan’s beaches is also the most lively.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan)
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #13 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of...... more » Owner description: Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
Museo de Las Americas
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #14 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to...... more » Owner description: The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico
Ollie #15 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
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Bellas Artes
Ollie #16 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
An art venue featuring theater, dance and music events.
Attraction type  Theaters; Art Museums
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
Ollie #17 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Condado Beach
Ollie #18 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 211 reviews
Beach that extends for several miles east of downtown (Old San Juan), which is lined with high-rise resorts and packed with sun worshippers.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Beaches
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Isla Verde
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #19 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 115 reviews

Many people come to Puerto Rico for a short period of time  (taking a cruise somewhere else or business. )  So when you asked what they did, they pretty much say went to El Morro... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Beaches
Distance  5.6 miles from city center
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Plaza de Armas
Ollie #20 of 91 attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
The original Old San Juan town square is a good spot to orient yourself as you begin your tour of this charming area.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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