Travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico!
About San Juan...
San Juan, rich in history and alive with culture and old-world beauty, offers a little something for everyone. From the vibrant, soulful, historic Old San Juan to the luxurious, lazy, mega-resort Isla Verde, San Juan offers the depth and diversity to satisfy almost any vacationer.
San Juan is the largest and capital city of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Founded in 1521 by Spanish Colonist, San Juan is also one of the oldest cities in the Americas. Rich with history, including battles during the French Revolutionary and the Spanish-American Wars, San Juan and especially Old San Juan, offers massive forts, beautifully preserved Colonial architecture, ancient rock walls, cobblestone streets and artifacts, museums and culture.
Travel a few miles and everything changes. The Ritz-Carlton Resort and Casino, and the El San Juan, where Sammy Davis, Jr hung out and James Bond sipped Martinis while playing Baccarat, are just a few of the mega size resorts that line the beach lined Isla Verde.
San Juan at a Glance
Officially
The Capital of Puerto Rico
Climate
Tropical - av. temps of 82°F
Annual Visitors
More than 5 million
Official Languages
Spanish & English
Population
433,733
Nickname
"The walled city"
Population
433,733
Currency
US Dollar