Puerto Rico is an unincorporated U.S. territory in the Caribbean islands. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, is the largest city in the island. It is also the busiest and largest cruise port in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico attracts tourists with its rich heritage and dynamic culture. The island has a beautiful landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and colorful Spanish colonial buildings. Make sure to have El Marro and the El Yunque tropical rainforest in your list of places to visit.
These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.
Paseo de la Princesa waterfront in Old San Juan. 
Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza Street) 
Colorful umbrellas floating above a cobbled street. 
La Fortaleza – The official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. 
San Juan Cathedral 
San Juan Cathedral 
The colorful streets of Old San Juan 
Charming shops and classic Spanish colonial architecture along Calle del Cristo in Old San Juan. 
The colorful streets of Old San Juan 
The colorful streets of Old San Juan 
View from Paseo del Morro Trail 
Castillo San Felipe del Marro 
Old San Juan, Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and San Juan bay, View from the fort 
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, View from Castillo San Felipe del Morro 
Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Diseño de Puerto Rico School, View from Castillo San Felipe del Marro 
A panoramic lookout from Castillo San Felipe del Morro 
The colorful streets of Old San Juan 
Cobblestone street lined with colorful blue, green, and red Spanish colonial buildings with detailed balconies. 
The colorful streets of Old San Juan 
The colorful streets of Old San Juan 
Charming shops and classic Spanish colonial architecture along Calle del Cristo in Old San Juan. 
Plaza de Armas in Old San Juan. 
The vibrant “I Love Boricua” sign along the Old San Juan waterfront. 
Outdoor souvenirs market along a walkway in San Juan. 
San Juan Cruise Terminal 
Cruise ship docked at the colorful San Juan port pier. 
A sunny waterfront view showing Old San Juan’s historic architecture and harbor piers. 
Coastal village and industrial buildings on the shore of San Juan Bay. 
Waves crashing along the scenic and rugged coastal waters near San Juan.
Quick Facts and Tips
- Make sure you have valid passports, visas and documents.
- U.S. citizens: No visa required, need to carry a valid ID
- For non-U.S. citizens: Need valid passports and visas
- Best Time to Visit: December to June
- High season: December to March
- Affordable season: April to June
- Hurricane season: August to October
- Clothing: Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, capris, skirts, swimsuits, rain gears and light jackets for the cool evenings
- Fly into: San Juan International Airport or Rafael Hernandez Airport
- Port of Call: The Port of San Juan (in Spanish: Puerto de San Juan)
- Best things to do
- Walk around colorful streets of Old San Juan .
- Take a stroll to the historical and cultural site Castillo San Felipe del Morro (slippery when it rains, very windy – skirts and dresses are not recommended).
- Take a look at the magical ceiling of colors at Calle de la Fortaleza.
- Feel fresh at the boardwalk along Paseo de la Princesa.
- Enjoy hiking at Yunque tropical rainforest.
- Have fun at Isla Verde Beach.
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