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San Juan's attractions offer everything from the historical to the cutting-edge. Beaches, pools, and casinos may get more attention from tourists in search of la vida loca. But Old San Juan's colonial-era Catedral de San Juan Bautista and El Morro fort lend this city a touch of crumbling grandeur—this is, after all, the second oldest European settlement in the Americas (after Santo Domingo). Devote at least half a day to strolling Old San Juan's streets and browsing its shops and galleries—though preferably not a Monday or Tuesday, when the majority of cruise ships are in port. And though Pikayo, the divine restaurant at the local Museum of Art, gets all the press, the museum collection itself is internationally respected and deserves a long, hard look.
If you're staying in one of San Juan's most popular oceanfront areas—Condado, Ocean Park, or Isla Verde—the beach outside your hotel will probably...more
The trompe l'oeil painting lining the inside of the dome makes the Catedral de San Juan Bautista worth a peek: Clever use of perspective makes the roof look...more
Until recently, most locals had little hope for San Juan's former general hospital. The historic 1920s landmark stood empty for years—until, in 2000, a...more
Juan Ponce de León—who took a break from his search for the fountain of youth to found San Juan—had a house built for himself in what's now Old...more
For locals, salsa is more than a dance—it's a way of life. Which is why the annual Congreso de la Salsa is so eagerly anticipated. Held at the Caribe...more
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