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
Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza Street)
Calle de la Fortaleza (Fortaleza 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
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
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
The colorful streets of Old San Juan
Old San Juan
Old San Juan
At San Juan Cruise Terminal
Near Jan Juan Cruise Terminal
San Juan Cruise Terminal
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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)
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).
San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico (an unincorporated U.S. territory in the Caribbean islands), is the largest city in the island. It is also the busiest and largest cruise port in the Caribbean. San Juan attracts tourists with its rich heritage, dynamic culture, and colorful Spanish colonial buildings. One of the historical landmarks is San Juan National Historic Site and this site has been declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historical site is in the Old San Juan region and includes Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, most of the city walls, the San Juan Gate, and Fort San Juan de la Cruz.
These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro)
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro)
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and The Lighthouse
Puerta de San Juan – The San Juan Gate
Paseo del Morro Trail
Paseo del Morro Trail
Paseo del Morro Trail
Paseo del Morro Trail
Paseo del Morro Trail
View from Paseo del Morro Trail
The nature trail behind El Morro
The nature trail behind El Morro
Calle De Marro
Castillo San Felipe del Marro
Turret at Castillo San Cristobal in San Juan
Entrance To Sentry Tower Castillo San Felipe Del Morro Fortress
Castillo San Felipe del Marro
Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Diseño de Puerto Rico School, View from Castillo San Felipe del Marro
Sentry Tower Castillo San Felipe Del Morro Fortress
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
View of a Garita and the Ocean
Entrance to Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, View from the nature trail
Castillo San Felipe del Marro and Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
Old San Juan, Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and San Juan bay, View from the fort
View of Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery from the fort
View from the Castillo San Felipe del Marro
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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
Getting there:
By air: Fly into San Juan International Airport or Rafael Hernandez Airport
By cruise ship: The Port of San Juan (in Spanish: Puerto de San Juan)
Clothing: Weather is warm, so pack lightweight causal t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, capris, skirts, swimsuits, hats, rain gears and light jackets for the cool evenings.
Operating Hours: 9am to 6pm, open year around except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Entrance Fee: $10, valid for both Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristobal.
Take a trail through the Paseo del Morro and feel fresh with the Atlantic Ocean breeze, beautiful views of San Juan bay, and massive stone walls of the fort. It is slippery when it rains and very windy so dress accordingly.
Walk through the nature trail behind El Morro for the panoramic view of the fort, San Juan bay, and Old San Juan.
Visit the largest Spanish fort Castillo San Cristobal and enjoy the beautiful view of Old San Juan.