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About San Juan
About San Juan
Attractions in San Juan
Fuerte San Felipe del Morro
Known simply as 'El Morro' (meaning headland or promontory), this six-level fort with its grey castellated lighthouse and 42m (140ft) walls (some up to 5m/15ft thick) dates back to 1539 and claims to be the oldest Spanish fort in the New World.
Known simply as 'El Morro' (meaning headland or promontory), this six-level fort with its grey castellated lighthouse and 42m (140ft) walls (some up to 5m/15ft thick) dates back to 1539 and claims to be the oldest Spanish fort in the New World.
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
This is the Caribbean's biggest art museum. The west wing is a neoclassical structure from the 1920s and once part of the Municipal Hospital of San Juan. It forms the main entrance to the museum which houses the permanent collection in 18 exhibition halls. The east wing is a modern structure with a sculpture garden, atrium, and computer centre.
This is the Caribbean's biggest art museum. The west wing is a neoclassical structure from the 1920s and once part of the Municipal Hospital of San Juan. It forms the main entrance to the museum which houses the permanent collection in 18 exhibition halls. The east wing is a modern structure with a sculpture garden, atrium, and computer centre.
El Arsenal
On the point of land called La Puntilla is a low, grey fortress with a grand Roman-style entrance. This is El Arsenal, a former Spanish naval station that was the last place to house Spanish military forces after the US victory in the Spanish-American War.
On the point of land called La Puntilla is a low, grey fortress with a grand Roman-style entrance. This is El Arsenal, a former Spanish naval station that was the last place to house Spanish military forces after the US victory in the Spanish-American War.
La Fortaleza
Also known as El Palacio de Sta Catalina, this imposing building is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the western hemisphere, dating from 1533. Once the original fortress for the young colony, La Fortaleza eventually yielded its military pre-eminence to the city's newer and larger forts.
Also known as El Palacio de Sta Catalina, this imposing building is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the western hemisphere, dating from 1533. Once the original fortress for the young colony, La Fortaleza eventually yielded its military pre-eminence to the city's newer and larger forts.
Che's
Almost all of the Sanjuaneros and expats say that you must go to Che's for the best Argentinian food. They will swear that this is the place for the area's best churrasco and parrillada (grilled, marinated steak). Trust them, they know what they're talking about.
Almost all of the Sanjuaneros and expats say that you must go to Che's for the best Argentinian food. They will swear that this is the place for the area's best churrasco and parrillada (grilled, marinated steak). Trust them, they know what they're talking about.
La Rumba
This is what you came to Puerto Rico for - a club so packed with with a crowd so mixed that it matters not if you have snake-hips or two left feet. It doesn't get busy until late, when the live bands start warming up. Expect bomba, salsa, samba and, of course, rumba music.
This is what you came to Puerto Rico for - a club so packed with with a crowd so mixed that it matters not if you have snake-hips or two left feet. It doesn't get busy until late, when the live bands start warming up. Expect bomba, salsa, samba and, of course, rumba music.
Bacardi Rum Factory
Called the 'Cathedral of Rum' because of its six-story pink distillation tower, the Bacardi plant covers 127 acres (51 ha) and stands out like a petroleum refinery. The free tour includes a trolley ride around the distillery and bottling plant, a modest museum and a gratis rum cocktail.
Called the 'Cathedral of Rum' because of its six-story pink distillation tower, the Bacardi plant covers 127 acres (51 ha) and stands out like a petroleum refinery. The free tour includes a trolley ride around the distillery and bottling plant, a modest museum and a gratis rum cocktail.
La Mallorquina
The grande-dame of Old San Juan eateries, La Mallorquina's been around for 150 years. If nothing else, have a drink at the immense slab of mahogany that is the bar; it's beautiful. The food's delectable, as well. The specialty of the house is asopao, a rice broth stewed with all types of herbs, seafood or meat. The shrimp dishes are also particularly good.
The grande-dame of Old San Juan eateries, La Mallorquina's been around for 150 years. If nothing else, have a drink at the immense slab of mahogany that is the bar; it's beautiful. The food's delectable, as well. The specialty of the house is asopao, a rice broth stewed with all types of herbs, seafood or meat. The shrimp dishes are also particularly good.
Parrot Club
If you want to share the liberated feeling that comes from truly making the scene, dress up and head for this club in the old city, where the music burns with Latin-seasoned jazz. Vibrating with splashy orange, blue and yellow decor, The Parrot Club features the tastes of 'nuevo Latino' cuisine, followed by late-night sizzlin' jazz. This is one of San Juan's great 'date' bars.
If you want to share the liberated feeling that comes from truly making the scene, dress up and head for this club in the old city, where the music burns with Latin-seasoned jazz. Vibrating with splashy orange, blue and yellow decor, The Parrot Club features the tastes of 'nuevo Latino' cuisine, followed by late-night sizzlin' jazz. This is one of San Juan's great 'date' bars.
Dragonfly
Bring a friend and split some platos (large appetizers) or sushi at this hip eatery, right across the street from the Parrot Club. Recently expanded, Dragonfly looks like a Penang bordello with its flaming red walls and fabrics. A glamorous crowd come here to drink and get some of that terrific Latin/Asian fusion cuisine.
Bring a friend and split some platos (large appetizers) or sushi at this hip eatery, right across the street from the Parrot Club. Recently expanded, Dragonfly looks like a Penang bordello with its flaming red walls and fabrics. A glamorous crowd come here to drink and get some of that terrific Latin/Asian fusion cuisine.
Club Laser
This place in Old San Juan rocks out with a mix of the 'fun kids' on shore leave from their jobs on the cruise ships, their passengers and Sanjuaneros who are too young, gay or 'alternative' to try to (or to want to) make the more commercial crowd. The music ranges from house, electronica, regguetón(Spanish-speaking dance-hall) to rap and hip-hop.
This place in Old San Juan rocks out with a mix of the 'fun kids' on shore leave from their jobs on the cruise ships, their passengers and Sanjuaneros who are too young, gay or 'alternative' to try to (or to want to) make the more commercial crowd. The music ranges from house, electronica, regguetón(Spanish-speaking dance-hall) to rap and hip-hop.
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