Top Things to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico
One of the best winter getaways has to be to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Where is San Juan?
San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico, and the largest city on the island. It's on the northern edge of the country, so its beaches are part of the Atlantic ocean.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. colony, and all of it's people are considered U.S. citizens. Because of this, U.S. citizens do not need a passport to visit the island.
Here are the top things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Walk around Old San Juan
The city streets of Old San Juan are SO bright and colorful. Majority of the streets you walk down, you will see buildings painted in various colors.
Plus, make sure you also go and walk around in Old San Juan at night! Everything is lit up. The nightlife is so fun, and it feels like a totally different place!
Go to El Yunque National Rainforest
Spend a few days in El Yunque National Forest. It is the only rainforest in the United States, and it's a large area of land. My friend Erica and I only planned to spend one day there, and we wish we had more time.
Visit Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Take a trip back in time as you walk through the halls of the two forts in Old San Juan. Learn about how these two forts served as protection for the island throughout history.
Enjoy a Rum Tasting at Casa Bacardi
Such a fun experience! I highly recommend! We had a tasting for later in the afternoon, so we went a little early to be able to enjoy time there before our tasting.
Enjoy a beach day in San Juan
The beaches in San Juan are beautiful. Many of the beaches are not connected, so if you're looking to take a long walk along the water, you will likely have to get off the beach a few times.
Visit neighboring beaches to the east and west of San Juan
If you're willing to get outside of San Juan, many of the beaches to its east and west are worth the drive.
Watch the Sunset from Mirador Gavillán
If you have a car and you're looking for a unique place to watch the sunset, I suggest heading to Mirado Gavillán. It overlooks the city of San Juan, and you can see all the way to the coastline. While I was there, I was fortunate to see a scattered shower pass over the coast, watching it from this viewpoint, and not getting rained on myself.
San Juan is filled with so many great things to do. There really is something for everyone. Hiking, relaxing on the beach, shopping, delicious food, amazing people. I would love to go back!
