Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress rises 140 feet above the sea on a rocky promontory, and is composed of six huge levels of ramps, barracks, dungeons, turrets, towers and tunnels.
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#5 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Attraction type: Historic site; Scenic/historic walking area
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- 23 Oct 2009 "Is worth your time"
- 4 Sep 2009 "Awesome!!"
- 27 Aug 2009 "Must See Attraction"
Water City PR, Luquillo
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#2 of 3 attractions in Luquillo
Attraction type: Island
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- 25 Dec 2009 "A great underwater experience, easy and fun"
- 10 Dec 2009 "Wonderful experience!!"
- 15 Aug 2009 "Best time I have ever had."
Old San Juan, San Juan
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#8 of 146 attractions in San Juan
For such a small town, Old San Juan (Viejo san Juan) is packed with information, history, shopping, music, dining and fun! The famous (and not so famous) historical sites in Old San Juan include Fort...
Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Historic walking area; Historic site
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- 24 Dec 2009 "Definitely need to check this out"
- 8 Dec 2009 "An adventure"
- 23 Oct 2009 "A must see if you come to Puerto Rico"
Parque de las Palomas, San Juan
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#10 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Paloma means "dove" and there are no doves in this park but swarms of nasty pigeons that descend on you as soon as you enter the park. It's gross with lots of bird droppings that take your breath...
Attraction type: Park; Town centre/square/plaza
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- 12 May 2009 "San Juan Cafe"
- 6 Apr 2009 "Tons of fun....as long as you like birds!"
Laguna Grande, Puerto Rico
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#7 of 370 attractions in Puerto Rico
A seasonally phosphorescent lagoon in the Cabezas Nature Reserve.
Attraction type: Waterway; Landmark/point of interest; Tour
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- 17 Feb 2009 "the water really glows brightly"
- 1 Feb 2009 "Fajardo Bio Bay trip with biobaypr.com"
- 11 Dec 2008 "Fire under water"
Isla Desecheo, Puerto Rico
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#8 of 370 attractions in Puerto Rico
The waters off this tiny island make for a labyrinthine dive, with its intricacy of tunnels.
Attraction type: Island
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- 5 Dec 2009 "Very nice snorkeling location"
- 14 Mar 2003 "Desecheo excellent"
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina, San Juan
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#12 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.
Attraction type: Historic site; Government building; Historic home; Historic village
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- 1 Dec 2009 "Well worth the money!"
- 5 Sep 2008 "Don't expect to tour the inside"
- 25 Oct 2009 "UN lugar con gran historia"
Gilligan's Island, Playa de Guanica
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#1 of 1 attractions in Playa de Guanica
Attraction type: Island; Nature reserve
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- 17 Aug 2009 "Ideal for mangrove & turtle grass snorkeling; not a "resort" beach"
- 13 Jul 2009 "Bring your own BBQ"
- 22 May 2009 "Magical Place"
Lajas, Puerto Rico
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#18 of 370 attractions in Puerto Rico
Lajas is a very quiet town located in the south west area of Puerto Rico. It is very quiet and it is very safe.It's main turistic area is La Parguera, but there are other areas of interest as well...
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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- 17 Aug 2009 "DONT BE FOOLED"
- 21 May 2009 "What a night life !"
La Parguera, Puerto Rico
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#19 of 370 attractions in Puerto Rico
A tiny village by the sea full of homey bed and breakfast inns.
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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- 8 Oct 2009 "Amazing- clear water, beautiful scenery"
- 6 Jun 2009 "Disappointing"
- 21 Jan 2009 "La Parguera, Puerto Rico an outstanding Coral Reef and Phosphorescent Bay"
Plaza Colon, Mayaguez
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#2 of 12 attractions in Mayaguez
The Mayaguez main square has a statue of Columbus.
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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- 9 Dec 2007 "The west sultaness mayaguez"
- 23 Nov 2007 "Mi lugar preferido en Mayagüez"
Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan
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#25 of 146 attractions in San Juan
This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Street
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- 3 Jul 2006 "An enchanting walkway"
Pinones, Puerto Rico
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#25 of 370 attractions in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's largest mangrove forest.
Attraction type: Forest; Neighbourhood
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- 22 Sep 2009 "Que Rico,"
- 21 Apr 2009 "Great bike trip"
- 10 Aug 2007 "blue iguanas at beach"
Al's Mar Azul, Isla de Vieques
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#26 of 370 attractions in Puerto Rico
Al's doesn't have a pool! It's on the water though. They have the very best Margaritas.
Attraction type: Bar/club; Island
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- 18 May 2009 "Cool for history, dead mid-week in April"
- 11 Jan 2009 "best sunset cocktails"
- 15 Mar 2008 "A must sunset spot in Vieques"
Isla Verde, San Juan
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#29 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Many people come to Puerto Rico for a short period of time (taking a cruise somewhere else or business. ) So when you asked what they did, they pretty much say went to El Morro and Old San Juan. If
Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Beach
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- 9 Apr 2009 "Beautiful beach, too much seaweed"
- 10 Aug 2008 "Disappointing"
- 1 Apr 2008 "Business trip"
San Juan Gate, San Juan
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#30 of 146 attractions in San Juan
Four centuries ago this gate was the main entrance into the city.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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- 23 Jun 2009 "Neat"
La Muralla, San Juan
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest
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Santurce, San Juan
This San Juan neighborhood is just southeast of the old city.
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Plaza de Armas, San Juan
The original Old San Juan town square is a good spot to orient yourself as you begin your tour of this charming area.
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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Parque de Bombas, Ponce
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#6 of 20 attractions in Ponce
This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Speciality museum; Tourist/visitor centre; Architectural building; Museum
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- 13 Jun 2009 "Bombas - A brightly painted, average building"
- 10 Apr 2009 "If you're in Ponce, stop by--especially if a festival is at hand"
- 28 Jan 2009 "Beautiful!"
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