Top Things to do in San Juan Metro Region
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Discover the best top things to do in San Juan Metro Region, Puerto Rico including Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Chabad Jewish Center of Puerto Rico, Old San Juan, Paseo de la Princesa, La Puerta de San Juan, Calle de la Fortaleza, Castillo de San Cristobal, La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina, Ocean Park.
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1. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
2. Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
"Multipurpose arena, capable of accommodating audiences from an intimate environment of 3,500 people to concerts on the central platform with a capacity of 18,000 people. Known as the largest indoor arena in Puerto Rico." -Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Jose Miguel Agrelot
Reviewed By DrSoulpr - San Juan, Caribbean
“El Choli” is the best arena in Puerto Rico! Many ways to get there if you’re coming for a concert (Car, Uber, bus, metro, walk from Hato Rey area). There are several parking areas around it and across the street from the metro station (by the arena) at the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico building. Check out the pictures for the menu in one of the vending areas for general admission. Ricky Martin concert was amazing!!
3. Chabad Jewish Center of Puerto Rico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience Jewish Life in Puerto Rico! Chabad Jewish Center of Puerto RIco is here to provide a home where every person can experience the beauty, the warmth and the joy of their heritage. The common thread that unites us is far superior than that which divides us.
4. Old San Juan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16,304 reviews
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.
Reviewed By MaryannL521 - Fair Oaks, United States
Old San Juan is beyond charming. There is so much history here, great architecture, landmarks, cobblestone streets, wonderful food, great museums, El Morro and San Cristobol, beautiful parks and plazas and lovely residential streets. We walked everywhere but also rode the free trolley. There are three trolley lines that will take you almost anywhere in the old city. A good place to begin is to stop at one of the many Tourist Information Centers. We found the one directly across from Pier One to be the most helpful. Here we got a list of museums and their hours as well as a self guided walking tour and directions to take the ferry to Casa Bacardi. Don't miss the San Juan Gate, Fortaleza Street, the cathedral, the San Juan Historic Cemetery and the Paseo de la Princesa. Enjoy!
5. Paseo de la Princesa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,216 reviews
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.
Reviewed By JoeNathan9249 - Saint Paul, United States
Beautiful walk along the harbor. Lovely little playground (please see below) along with lovely walk through plants) and a very nice fountain
6. La Puerta de San Juan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,029 reviews
Four centuries ago this gate was the main entrance into the city.
Reviewed By JeanneCristello11 - Philadelphia, United States
The La Princesa path leads to La Puerta de San Juan or San Juan Gate. This was the colonial entrance to the walled city of San Juan, created to closely monitor its visitors and protect the city. The Gate is located near San Juan Cathedral, convenient for the many travelers wishing to pray after their safe journey. Written at the top of the Gate is "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini," a portion of a Catholic hymn that translates to "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." This was designed to remind each person entering San Juan that God was important. There you can see a drawing depicting the San Juan Gate and beach area during colonial times next to the area today.
7. Calle de la Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 741 reviews
A bustling street full of shops and boutiques.
Reviewed By G8104EAjanetd
The umbrellas weren’t up when we went, but the street was covered with a large Puerto Rican flag. The street was also closed off and you couldn’t go down near the Governor’s Mansion. There are however, a lot of great shops, restaurants and bars along the street and it’s very lively all day and night.
8. Castillo de San Cristobal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,595 reviews
This massive 27-acre series of fortifications is the largest the Spanish built in the New World.
Reviewed By JeanneCristello11 - Philadelphia, United States
Castillo de San Cristobal was built by Spain to protect San Juan from land attacks, and create a crossfire with Del Morro across the bay. Finished in 1765, San Cristobal was built after attacks by England and Holland to strengthen the Spanish position. A self-guided tour will allow you to see the historic rooms, cannons, and tunnels of San Cristobal. Poking out from walls around are the famous San Cristobal Garita (sentry boxes). These Garita are a symbol for the island and show the strength, importance, and pride of Puerto Rico. San Cristobal offers stunning views of San Juan, included below. Tickets to San Cristobal or Del Morro can be used to enter the other fort.
9. La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
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.
Reviewed By lobstaluva - Springfield, United States
This beautiful blue mansion, facing San Juan Harbor, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 1500s as a fortress, it is now the residence and working offices of the Governor of Puerto Rico. Half hour tours are free of charge! It includes parts of the mansion, chapel, dungeons and gardens with great views. In 1846 the facade was changed to give it a more palatial look instead of military. It is the oldest functioning executive mansion in the Western Hemisphere.
10. Ocean Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
A serene and charming beachfront neighborhood.
Reviewed By robynmichelet - Menomonie, United States
We stayed in an airbnb in Ocean Park. It was a very nice and safe neighborhood with lots of restaurants within walking distance and an easy uber ride to Old San Juan.
