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Top Puerto Rico Attractions
The first time you visit Puerto Rico, or any new destination,
the question asked isn’t usually what attractions should be
scene but what attraction to see first, what to expect, how to get
there, and how much time is needed. We’ve provided tips, advice,
and other information about the top tourist attractions in Puerto Rico
to help with your itinerary planning.
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Ocean Park Beach
Puerto Rico has one of the most beautiful white sand beaches that
appeal to everyone. The best beach for singles is called the Ocean
Park Beach. This beach leans more towards the adult crowd and less
towards the family groups. Ocean Park Beach is located between Condado
and Isla Verde beaches along San Juan’s beachfront. With calm
waters, Ocean Park Beach has great swimming. If you want to catch
some rays under the sun, you will see many tanned gorgeous bodies
on the beach. Since Ocean Park is a popular beach with the singles
crowd you can expect to get a few looks here and there and maybe
a few takers. The beach is populated by both straight and gay people,
but the atmosphere is fun, friendly, and relaxing!
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Museo de Arte de Ponce
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Admission
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$4 Adults, $2 Children under 12 |
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Hours
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Daily 10am-5pm |
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Phone
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787/848-0505 |
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Museo De Arte De Ponce, is a museum that has the finest collection
of European and Latin American art in the Caribbean. Donated by
Luis A. Ferre, a former governor, to the people of Puerto Rico,
this museum has been called the Parthenon of the Caribbean. It’s
collections vary and among nearly 400 works on display you can find
paintings of Italian baroque, pre-Raphaelite, European, and Latin
American works. On display are some of the best works of the two
"old masters" of Puerto Rico, Francisco Oller and José
Campéche. The museum also contains a representative collection
of the works of the old masters of Europe, including Gainsborough,
Velázquez, Rubens, and Van Dyck. Many museums such as the
Whitney museum in New York and the Louvre in Paris have borrowed
pieces for the museums collection. If you want to experience a day
of art and culture, then Museo De Arte De Ponce is the place to
visit.
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Babylon
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Address
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In Wyndham El San Juan Hotel &
Casino |
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Location
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Isla Verde |
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Admission
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$15, free for residents of El San Juan Hotel |
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Phone
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787/791-1000 |
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One of the hippest most popular clubs in Puerto Rico, Babylon nightclub
is designed in the shape of a circle, with a central dane floor
and a wrap around balcony. You can expect people between the age
group of 25-45 to show up here and begin shaking their bob-bons
to the best sound system of electronic dance music. Babylon is located
in Isla Verde at the El San Juan Hotel & Casino. This club is
where all the beautiful people come out to play. You can expect
lots of gorgeous men in open-collared shirts trying to flirt with
the many women that wear mini-skirts, and flaunt there pretty polished
toes on the dance floor. Open Thursday through Saturday from 10pm
until 3am Babylon will have you dancing in circles.
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
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Admission
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$3 adults, $1 seniors and ages 13-17, free
for children 12 and under |
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Hours
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Daily 9am-5pm |
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Phone
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787/729-6960 |
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Constructed in 1540, the fortress of El Morro still stands tall
regardless of its attack by the English and Dutch. The fortress
has some of the most amazing views. When visiting El Morro you have
to see it’s labyrinth of dungeons, barracks, vaults, and ramps.
The historical background and significance of this fort is provided
by a video in English and Spanish. If you are lucky, a park ranger
will lead hour long tours for free, but the best way to experience
this piece of history is to get lost in it and see it all on your
own pace. The original fort was a round tower, and still can be
seen deep inside the lower levels of the castle. Reconstruction
of the fortress added more walls and cannon firing positions. This
is a great place to take your kids, especially since they can run
around while learning a few fun facts of Puerto Rico’s history.
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Fort San Cristóbal
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Admission
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$3 adults, $1 ages 13-17, free for children
12 and under |
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Hours
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Daily 9am-5pm |
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Phone
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787/729-6960 |
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Are you on a family vacation? Do you want to wander around the
island to get to know the history of Puerto Rico a little bit better?
Then Fort San Cristobal is the place to visit. Like El Morro, Fort
San Cristobal is a huge fortress built in the Americas by Spain.
San Cristobal protected San Juan against attackers coming by land
as a partner to El Morro. One must see stop on your voyage through
the fortress is the Garita Del Diablo, the devils sentry box, one
of the oldest and most famous Puerto Rican legends. It is said that
the devil himself snatched away sentinels at this post at the edge
of the sea. The fort is known for its first shots during the Spanish-
American war in 1898. The fortress has a complex system of tunnels
and dry moats that connect the fortress to the outworks. Fort San
Cristobal will keep the kids busy, and adults entertained. This
is a must place to visit when on the Island of Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico Travel Guides
Frommer's Puerto Rico
Lonely Planet Puerto Rico
Let's Go Puerto Rico
Fodors Puerto Rico
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