Stari San Juan

“Covering 28,000 acres, and receiving more than 200 inches of rain per year, El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US Forest System. Noted for its biodiversity, the forest is home to more than 400 different plant species. It has more than a dozen trails maintained for hiking, picnic pavilions, stone towers, rivers, waterfalls, and an interpretive visitors' center. “The El Yunque Rain Forest is one of Puerto Rico's natural treasures! Visitors from all across the globe come to experience its cool breezes, unparalleled views, hiking trails, and waterfalls.” Tips: • Be sure to arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time! We would suggest bringing a picnic lunch. • Visit the Ranger Station for maps and recommendations when you arrive. • Wear plenty of bug spray. Plan to stay: 2-3 hours”

“This where you have great outdoors night life in San Juan, and where you find great local food at affordable prices ”

“Rainy day? And want to go shopping? Go to The Mall of San Juan. Puerto Rico's most luxurious shopping mall. ”

“More than just an art museum, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico hosts concerts and festivals as well. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR), a not-for-profit organization, was inaugurated on July 1, 2000, as a legacy for the Puerto Rican people. The mission of the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is to enrich the lives of its diverse audiences by making accessible and promoting the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of visual arts from Puerto Rico and the world. The MAPR engages diverse communities to facilitate learning experiences about the visual arts through the growth of a well-researched permanent collection exemplifying significant and representative examples of Puerto Rican art from the sixteenth century to the present; a dynamic program of exhibitions supported by engaging and exciting educational and cultural programs that collectively deepen the understanding of the role of the visual arts in the human experience and contribute to the creation of a curatorial legacy; documentation, research, interpretation, preservation, and conservation of the collection and the visual arts patrimony of Puerto Rico; and alliances with local, regional, and international museums and institutions to advance the knowledge of, access to, and understanding of the visual arts of the world. Plan to stay: 2-3 hours Address: 299 Ave de Diego | Santurce, San Juan 00909-1799”

““This amazing fortress has protected Puerto Rico for hundreds of years, and now visitors flock to this imposing structure to explore its link to military history. A World Heritage Site, it offers amazing views and knowledgeable insights on Puerto Rico, and the specific role that Castillo San Felipe del Morro has played in its defense.” Tips: • This is a magnificent place to fly a kite, and you will often see dozens soaring in the sky. • The regular entrance fee is minimal, but World Heritage members receive free admission. Plan to stay: 2-3 hours Address: 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan 00901-1213”