Castillo San Felipe del Morro, or El Morro, is a 16th-century Spanish citadel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, designed to protect the harbor and control the Caribbean entrance. This 6-level UNESCO World Heritage site features 140-foot walls, a lighthouse, and sweeping ocean views.
Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants.
At DISTRITO T-Mobile, you'll find seven unique dining experiences, with each restaurant offering an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. After you've enjoyed a delicious meal, head to one of DISTRITO T-Mobile's entertainment options, you can choose to go zip-lining, catch a movie, or even enjoy a concert at the Coca-Cola Music Hall.
Old San Juan's venerated cathedral is Puerto Rico's grandest religious building, and one of its most important. In fact, San Juan Bautista is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puerto Rico. It's also the second oldest church in the Western Hemisphere, and the oldest church on U.S. soil. The history of the church dates to 1521 and the earliest beginnings of the Spanish colonization of the island. The building you see today wasn't the original church, which was demolished by a hurricane. The current structure dates to 1540.
Museo de Las Américas, founded in 1992 by anthropologist and historian Ricardo Alegría Gallardo, focuses on the history, anthropology, and art of the Americas, emphasizing on the preservation and promotion of Puerto Rico's cultural and historical legacy. The museum's permanent exhibitions include: The Folk Arts of the Americas, African Heritage, The Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, Santos de Palo of Puerto Rico Alegría-Pons Collection, and Conquest and Colonization: Birth and Evolution of the Puerto Rican Nation. The museum is located on the second floor of the former Ballajá Barracks. This historic building was erected during the Spanish colonial era, between the years 1854 - 1863 to serve as a Spanish infantry soldier barracks. Today, Ballajá Barracks serve local and international visitors as an important cultural center and turistic destination.
The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico is an art museum in Santurce, a barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with 18 exhibition halls. The museum is located in a historic building, formerly occupied by the San Juan Municipal Hospital.
Puerto Rico's premier shopping and dining destination with 120+ stores and restaurants—45 exclusive to the island.
La Factoría is Puerto Rico's premier cocktail bar. This unassuming corner bar turned into the cocktail powerhouse that would revolutionize the bar scene in the Island, and furthermore, helped ignite the cocktail renaissance that would develop across Latin America. No.32 North America's 50 Best Bars 2025.
La Placita de Santurce, located in the heart of Santurce, is one of Puerto Rico's most energetic and culturally rich spots. Known for its lively atmosphere, this iconic square is a meeting point where locals and visitors come together to experience the island's vibrant jangueo (nightlife).
Often considered the best, this strip is frequently divided into Pine Grove (surfing), Alambique (vibe), and Balneario de Carolina (family-friendly). It features expansive white sand, clear waters, and is very close to the airport.
Most beautiful beach on the south west part of the island. 20/10
This is the most popular beach in Aguadilla. With a wide range of activities to do, like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and -during the winter- surfing, Crash Boat is a playground for everyone. A few feet away is El Natural, a famous diving spot with a huge reef full of marine activity.
Estefania's favorite fast casual mexican spot!
Estefania's (and now Jared's!) favorite food truck with Asian-American-Fast-Casual style food. Ask for the Longa Burger with Kimchi fries, you wont be disappointed :)
When it comes to Puerto Rican culinary heritage, few dishes are as iconic as lechón – a whole pig slow-roasted to perfection. One of the best ways to experience this traditional feast is by hitting up Puerto Rico’s “pork highways.”, la Ruta del Lechón in Guavate.
The Castillo Serrallés Museum is a 1930s Spanish Revival-style home built by the Serrallés family of the famous DonQ rum. It has a butterfly nursery, the Vigía Cross, and a Japanese garden: an oasis of peace with benches, pagodas, and koi ponds.
Some of the most delicious and unique Thai food you could try in Puerto Rico; dishes from soups, curries, fried rice and much more!
The space also celebrates the rich history of Chocolate Cortés, a family-owned company that has been manufacturing chocolate from farm-to-bar since 1929, and is a favorite of Puerto Rican and Dominican households. Colorful murals featuring vintage advertisements and historical imagery of the Cortés brand cover the space, along with a wall made of the original vintage metal chocolate molds used to make the iconic Chocolate Cortés bar.
La Casita Blanca, or “The Little White House,” is one of the most authentic, traditional dining spots in Santurce. With its delightfully old-school setting, the restaurant embodies the essence of a traditional Puerto Rican fonda—a casual and affordable family-run establishment that serves delicious local comfort food such as stewed beef with rice and beans and codfish.
Wine and Tapas Bar! Estefania and her friends favorites for a GNO!