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San Juan / Puerto Rico

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The seaward bastions of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the headland at the northern tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the Atlantic beyond — Photo: Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Andrew Shiva (file page Author field reads "Godot13"; the page's own attribution field credits "Andrew Shiva / Wikipedia") · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the best experience?Mid-December through April — the months that sit entirely outside the Atlantic hurricane season, which NOAA's National Hurricane Center defines as June 1 to November…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in San Juan on a first visit?Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro, on one $10 pass that covers both and stays valid for 24 hours — the two ends of the same Spanish defensive…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in San Juan, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Mofongo — green plantain fried, then mashed with garlic and pork cracklings — is the dish to order in San Juan, and the best eating sits just outside the old city, on…

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