Top Reasons to Go to San Juan

Take a stroll: Wander the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan. The fortifications and governor’s mansion are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Climb a battlement: Explore Castillo San Felipe del Morro, the 16th-century fortress that dominates the waterfront; rangers provide fascinating insight.

See the art: Head to Santurce, San Juan's art district. Visit the Contemporary Museum of Art and stroll down Calle Cerra to view spectacular street art.

Catch some rays: Take it easy at San Juan's best beach, Balneario de Carolina, at the eastern tip of Isla Verde. Book a surfing lesson.

Explore the culinary scene: Try island classics like mofongo (deep-fried, mashed plantains), pernil (roast pork), and chillo frito (fried red snapper). Throughout San Juan, stellar restaurants do modern takes on traditonal dishes made using local ingredients.