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Visiting Carolina, Puerto Rico


Once an important center for sugar production, Puerto Rico's fourth largest city's current fortunes come from its factories. Intriguing nicknames for the city of nearly 200,000 include The Land of Giants and Arm Hackers Town. Situated on the island's north shore, this Atlantic city is considered part of the metropolitan San Juan area. Popular attractions include Carolina Beach, Casa Escute art gallery, Caribbean Raceway Park and Isla Verde Mall. To make the most of your visit, consider renting... more » Once an important center for sugar production, Puerto Rico's fourth largest city's current fortunes come from its factories. Intriguing nicknames for the city of nearly 200,000 include The Land of Giants and Arm Hackers Town. Situated on the island's north shore, this Atlantic city is considered part of the metropolitan San Juan area. Popular attractions include Carolina Beach, Casa Escute art gallery, Caribbean Raceway Park and Isla Verde Mall. To make the most of your visit, consider renting a car. « less

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San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Knoxville, Tennessee
21 Nov 2009

The "Water Club" is not a Walnut paneled resort dripping of brass and cigar smoke, but if you would like a clean room with exceptional service that gives you a true taste of Puerto Rico, this is the...more

El San Juan Hotel & Casino, The Waldorf Astoria Collection

5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
21 Nov 2009

My partner and I had to use up some CitiBank "Thank You" points so we booked 4 nights in Puerto Rico. The first three nights were spent at the Radisson Ambassador Hotel because the location was more...more

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
Vancouver
20 Nov 2009

I stayed here Oct 28 09. I was coming to San Juan pre-cruise and heard they had salsa lessons at the Courtyard on Thursday nights. They do indeed, they are free, and great (though it was mambo, not...more

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