For 500 years, the city of Old San Juan has been enchanting its visitors with impressive fortifications, towering walls, open plazas, hidden patios, and cobblestone streets that will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time. Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. You can also visit the Museo de las Americas and stroll through the Paseo de la Princesa and the Santa Maria Magdalena Cemetery. Check out other things to do in Old San Juan here.

Go kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, jet skiing on the Condado Lagoon. Book a paddle/kayak or other adventure tour here.

The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) has 24 exhibition galleries and offers a variety of guided tours. It is one of the best museums in San Juan.

San Juan has several trendy nightlife districts with clubs, lounges, and rooftop bars that stay open late, including la calle San Sebastián in Old San Juan, Condado, bars and clubs in Calle Loíza (Santurce), and La Placita de Santurce (a traditional farmers market by day that becomes San Juan's hottest street party by night, complete with booming live music, great restaurants, and late-night bars). For a concert and drinks, check out Distrito T-Mobile.

Enjoy this living museum that exalts the Puerto Rican culture and offers trails and educative tours.

Known as the world’s largest rum distillery, Casa BACARDÍ celebrates Puerto Rican's rich heritage and offers tours of the rum making process, rum tasting, mixology classes, and more.

One of my favorite short hikes!

This botanical Garden has more than 30,000 native species, endangered species, lakes, waterfalls, trails, and sculptures. The Botanical Garden covers more than 289 hectares, and it has a herbal preservation room with 36,000 preserved plant samples.

You can visit the garden on your own, or you can arrange a guided visit ahead of time.

One of my favorite places ever! If you like nature, this forest is a must! El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US national forest system and has some of the best views of the Island. It is considered a national treasure among locals due to its rich biodiversity, cultural importance and symbolism of resiliency. My favorite trails include El Toro Trail (inside the wilderness) Mount Britton Tower Trail and El Yunque Trail.

Good breakfast and brunch and delicious chocolate!

Charming cocktail bar on the second floor of a historic building. Pat and I love this place!

Chill, funky taproom offering a wide variety of craft beers on tap or in bottles, plus light bites.

Delicious gelato!

Great ambiance, wine and food!