Puerto Rico - San Juan (PDF Chapter)
This is the San Juan chapter from Lonely Planet’s Puerto Rico guidebook.
San Juan is the second-oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas and the oldest under US jurisdiction. Today it is a mosaic of ever-evolving neighborhoods full of street art, superb restaurants, and of course, perfect beaches.
- transport yourself back in time Exploring 16th-century forts in El Morro
- maps
- Feel the rhythm during a late-night salsa session at Nuyorican Café
- transport
- hit Balneario Escambrón for some of the best urban beaches you’ll find anywhere
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: San Juan History, Sights, Beaches, Activities, Cours-es, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around San Juan
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