Things To Do

DISTRITO T-Mobile

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 ziplining, catch a movie, or even enjoy a concert at the Coca-Cola Music Hall.

Casa BACARDÍ

El Yunque National Forest

Rainforest Zipline Park

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Kayaking Puerto Rico | Snorkeling & Bio Bay Tours

San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Better known as El Morro, this impressive citadel is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spaniards in the Caribbean during the 16th century. Made up by six staggered levels that integrate barracks, dungeons, and storerooms, this fortress was designed to protect the city from attacks made by sea, and it still has some of the original cannons facing the ocean. In its history, El Morro was never defeated by the enemy.

San Cristóbal Castle

Standing guard at the eastern gate, this fortress was built to guard the city from enemies approaching by land. Covering over 27 acres, this fortification is the largest one made by the Spaniards in the New World. This castle holds the famous Garita del Diablo, center to many military tales and stories in the Island.

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

When compared to the rest of America, the structure of this church is a rare example of medieval architecture during Spanish ruling in the New World. The Catedral de San Juan is the second oldest church in the Americas, after the one built in the Dominican Republic. It was there that the world’s first archdiocese was founded.

Casa Blanca

Originally built in 1521 as the main residence for Puerto Rico's first governor, Juan Ponce de León, this landmark is Old San Juan's oldest residence. Nowadays, the residence serves as a museum housing 16th and 17th-century artifacts.

La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza means “The Fortress,” and it was certainly intended as such when it was completed in 1540 as part of a massive construction effort to secure the island’s defenses. It didn't do so well, though, falling to the Earl of Cumberland in 1598 and the Dutch Commander Boudewyn Hendrick in 1625. In 1846, it was remodeled and converted for full-time use as the governor’s house. The building, which is also known as El Palacio de Santa Catalina (Santa Catalina Palace), has housed no less than 170 governors of Puerto Rico.

Cuartel de Ballajá

Located in front of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, the Cuartel de Ballajá was built from 1854 to 1864 in order to house the Spanish and Puerto Rican regiments in Old San Juan. After the 1898 invasion by the US Army, the US infantry occupied the Cuartel de Ballajá until 1936. During the Second World War, this structure became a hospital, and in 1976 the Puerto Rican government bought the building. Eventually, this beautiful structure was abandoned and decayed quickly. In 1992, as part of the commemoration of the 5th Centenary of the exchange between Europeans and the native peoples of the Americas, Ricardo Alegría--a famed Puerto Rican archaeologist-- proposed to remodel the Cuartel de Ballajá and create a museum dedicated to the Americas.

Museo de Arte de Bayamón

Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico

Lote 23

Lote 23 is a culinary and artistic space located in the up and coming neighborhood of Santurce. You can find 16 of San Juan's top notch chefs and mixologists creating casual and contemporary cuisine.

El POP Santurce

If you're looking for up-and-coming, independent designers, be sure to check out POP, a collaborative marketplace that showcases young creatives. POP is located in a two-floor warehouse space in Santurce, the artistic center of San Juan, and hosts pop-up markets in various venues around the island. At any of POP's locations you can find locally designed clothing and accessories, handmade jewelry, books, art, and even services like hairstyling.

Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera

Also known as the municipal coliseum, this architectural gem was built in 1832 and named after Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, the father of Puerto Rican literature. Teatro Tapia is the oldest permanent theater in Puerto Rico and among the oldest free-standing stages still in use under the U.S. flag.

Calle de la Fortaleza

Extending eastward from the Governor's Mansion is Calle Fortaleza, which is one of Old San Juan's oldest and most photogenic streets. You may know it as "Umbrella Street" since it became famous for the multicolored umbrellas that were suspended above parts of the street. The original umbrellas have since been replaced with other decorative canopies – from butterflies to kites to an enormous Puerto Rican flag – so be sure to visit to get a picture in front of the latest installation! While you're here, pop into some of the street's many shops and restaurants, like Barrachina, which is known as one of the birthplaces of the piña colada.

barrachina

Located in the heart of Old San Juan, just steps from La Fortaleza, Barrachina has been delighting locals and tourists for over 40 years. Set in a stunning two-century-old colonial building with a lush interior courtyard, it’s not only a culinary gem but also the birthplace of the world-famous piña colada, crafted here in 1963 by Don Ramón Portas Mingot. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of history, flavor, and Puerto Rican charm at Barrachina, where every visit is unforgettable

Puerta de San Juan

The entrance to Old San Juan is known as Puerta de Aguas or Puerta de San Juan (San Juan Gate). It is one of the most colorful and known of all the entrances to the walled city and it has stood tall for centuries. The gate is 16 feet tall and 20 feet thick and leads you to the romantic Paseo La Princesa. The inscription above it reads “Benedictus Oui Venit In Nomine Domini” which translates to “Welcome those who come in the name of God,” a testament to the island’s Catholic roots.

Plaza de Armas

One of Old San Juan's most emblematic plaza, Plaza de Armas, dates back to Spanish colonial times when it was designed as the city's main town square. To one side of the plaza, you'll find San Juan's official town hall building and on another the Puerto Rico Department of State. To better enjoy the Plaza de Armas, grab a coffee and a Puerto Rican pastry from any of the local spots and grab a sit in any of the public benches. A popular photo-op spot in the plaza is the bronze statue of famous Puerto Rican salsa composer Tito Curet Alonso.

Parasailing

parasailing, banana boats & boat rides

Jet Ski Rentals

Campo Rico Trail Rides - ATV, UTV & Horseback Riding

Carabalí Rainforest Park (ATV, UTV, Beachfront Horseback Riding, Go-Karts)