Most tour companies pick you up at your hotel and drop you off at the end of the day. You’ll find options for half- or whole-day tours, which usually go from 9:00 a.m. But be sure to schedule your trip in advance because this can be a popular destination. Activities like ziplining and horseback riding can also be included. Submerge yourself in beautiful rivers, take pictures at magnificent waterfalls, enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of verdant valleys, and explore the biodiversity that includes more than 240 different varieties of plants and animal species, such as the native coquí frog.ĭuring the tour you’ll see Taíno history in the form of petroglyphs carved in cave stones, and the conservation efforts made to maintain a healthy eco-system for the forest. Tour company options include: Legends of PR, Old San Juan Heritage Walking Tours, Spoon, Flavors of San Juan, and Tour Guide Debbieĭiscover the wonders of El Yunque National Forest - the only rainforest in the U.S. Bring a hat, comfortable footwear, sunblock, and water to stay hydrated. These tours will take up to four hours on average, so plan your day accordingly. Then there’s the governor’s residence, a house built for Ponce de Leon’s family, a towering cathedral, and more - all interconnected by cobblestone streets and colorful buildings. From there, locations like El Castillo San Cristóbal, the largest fort in Puerto Rico which was built by the Spanish in 1785 e l Teatro Tapia, one of the oldest and most important auditoriums in the Island and El Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a fort/castle that dates to the 16th century when the Spanish wanted to defend the Island from invaders (and probably the most important landmark in the Old City).
Many of them begin the tour in La Plaza Dársenas, in front of La Casita Tourism Information Center, the closest plaza to the cruise piers.
It is one of the most popular options, since there are plenty of tour companies and packages to choose from. This walking tour takes you through Old San Juan’s historic buildings and architectural monuments.
With more than 500 years of history, there’s no shortage of places to cover.
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