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San Juan weather essentials

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Jun
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
4 in 10 cm
Jul
86°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
5 in 14 cm
Aug
86°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
6 in 16 cm
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86°F 30°C
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Oct
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
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Nov
82°F 27°C
72°F 22°C
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Campo Rico Ziplining Adventure
Campo Rico Ziplining Adventure
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Ranked #1 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: CAMPO RICO ZIPLINING ADVENTURE is a half-day adventure which happens only 5 minutes away from San Juan! The adventure begins... more » Owner description: CAMPO RICO ZIPLINING ADVENTURE is a half-day adventure which happens only 5 minutes away from San Juan! The adventure begins hiking and kayaking through a beautiful subtropical forest. The tourists will trek 5 exciting canopy bridges 30 feet above the trees and glide across one of the longest ziplines in Puerto Rico measuring 1,000 feet long at 200 feet high. The 5th and last zipline will take you directly to the unique hilltop Mojito Bar where the tourists will enjoy a delicious Puerto Rican meal. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
El Morro (Castillo de San Felipe del Morro)
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El Morro (Castillo de San Felipe del Morro)
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Ranked #2 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 792 reviews
Owner description: Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress rises 140 feet above... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Paseo de la Princesa
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Paseo de la Princesa
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Ranked #3 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Owner description: This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan)
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El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan)
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Ranked #4 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 708 reviews
Owner description: Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is... more » Owner description: Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an old-world and romantic European charm. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Castillo de San Cristobal
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Castillo de San Cristobal
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Ranked #5 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 325 reviews
This massive 27-acre series of fortifications is the largest the Spanish built in the New World.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Military Bases/ Facilities
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Puerto Rico Convention Center
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Puerto Rico Convention Center
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Ranked #6 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Fine Arts Cinema
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Ranked #7 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
A three-screen theater showing U.S. and foreign films.
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Palomino Island
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Palomino Island
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Ranked #8 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
A private island where Wyndham El Conquistador guests are often ferried for more water activities.
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  37.0 miles from city centre
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
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Ranked #9 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
More than just an art museum, the Museo del Arte hosts concerts and festivals as well.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Shops; Theatres
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
San Juan Gate
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
San Juan Gate
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Ranked #10 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Four centuries ago this gate was the main entrance into the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
San Juan Cemetery
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San Juan Cemetery
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Ranked #11 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
A seaside cemetery where a number of notable Puerto Ricans rest.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Ocean Park Beach
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Ocean Park Beach
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Ranked #12 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
The most popular of San Juan’s beaches is also the most lively.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  4.0 miles from city centre
San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan)
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San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan)
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Ranked #13 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare... more » Owner description: Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
Museo de Las Americas
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Museo de Las Americas
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Ranked #14 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American... more » Owner description: The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Bellas Artes
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Bellas Artes
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Ranked #15 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
An art venue featuring theater, dance and music events.
Attraction type  Theatres; Art Museums
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
Isla Verde
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Isla Verde
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Ranked #16 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 122 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Beaches
Distance  6.2 miles from city centre
Condado Beach
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Condado Beach
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Ranked #17 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 215 reviews
Owner description: Beach that extends for several miles east of downtown (Old San Juan), which is lined with high-rise resorts and packed with... more » Owner description: Beach that extends for several miles east of downtown (Old San Juan), which is lined with high-rise resorts and packed with sun worshippers. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Beaches
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
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Ranked #18 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico
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Ranked #19 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  5.0 miles from city centre
Fortaleza Street
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Fortaleza Street
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Ranked #20 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
A bustling street full of shops and boutiques.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Plaza de Armas
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Plaza de Armas
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Ranked #21 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
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  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Museo del Nino
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Museo del Nino
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Ranked #22 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
This highly interactive museum encourages the inquisitive spirit to question what makes things happen and then to find out.
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Bacardi Rum Plant
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Bacardi Rum Plant
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Ranked #23 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 358 reviews
Owner description: Take a 45-minute tour of the world's largest rum distillery, Bacardi Museum, and be rewarded with a tasty sample at the end... more » Owner description: Take a 45-minute tour of the world's largest rum distillery, Bacardi Museum, and be rewarded with a tasty sample at the end of your visit. « less
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Breweries
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Fort San Jeronimo
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Fort San Jeronimo
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Ranked #24 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
This small military museum was a fort that was built in 1786, and attacked by the British eleven years later.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Museo de Vida Silvestre
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Museo de Vida Silvestre
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Ranked #25 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Museo de Vida Silvestre (or Wildlife Museum) in San Juan allows people to see what wild animals from around the world... more » Owner description: The Museo de Vida Silvestre (or Wildlife Museum) in San Juan allows people to see what wild animals from around the world look like. It is filled with a variety of mounted animals in displays that depict their natural origin and behavioral habits. It is a great way to learn about animals from far and wide without ever leaving the metro area. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city centre
Ocean Park
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Ocean Park
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Ranked #26 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
A serene and charming beachfront neighborhood.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Calle del Cristo
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ranked #27 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
"That shopping street," as known to cab drivers; a tourist must.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Felisa Rincon de Gautier Museum
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
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Ranked #28 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: A visit to the former home of Dona Felisa Rincón, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Juan from 1946 to 1968, provides a... more » Owner description: A visit to the former home of Dona Felisa Rincón, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Juan from 1946 to 1968, provides a glimpse into a typical Old San Juan home reflecting the politics and personal life of its previous occupant. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Condado Lagoon
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Condado Lagoon
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Ranked #29 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews

Condado Lagoon (Laguna de Condado) is a small lagoon in between Condado and Old San Juan.  It is wonderful because it has no waves.  There are some rocks on the right side that... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Jardin Botanico
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Jardin Botanico
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Ranked #30 of 91 Attractions in San Juan
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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