San Juan and the North Coast

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Puerto Rico's main gateway combines Old San Juan's cobbled streets with busy suburbs and a string of Atlantic beaches. Make time for the ramparts and forts of San Juan National Historic Site, Santurce-area galleries at the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico, and easy coastal day trips west towards Dorado and Vega Baja. The driest weather is usually December to April, but accommodation books fast then.

San Juan and the North Coast Juan Ramón Loubriel StadiumHiram Bithorn StadiumEstadio Sixto EscobarPlaza de Armas, San JuanFortín de San GerónimoResidencia Aboy-LompréBeneficencia BuildingPonce de León StatueSan JuanBayamón barrio-puebloCarolina barrio-puebloCaguasSan Juan National Historic SiteMuseum of Art of Puerto RicoLevittownDoradoGuraboVega AltaToa AltaCampanillaSan Antonio (Higuillar)Sabana SecaCandelaria ArenasIngenioSanta BárbaraSan JoséCampo RicoMonserrateH. Rivera ColónBreñas

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Driest months: Jan-Mar

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City San Juan San JuanCapital city of Puerto Rico, rich in history City Caguas CaguasCity in Puerto Rico, known for its culture City Gurabo GuraboCity in Gurabo, Puerto Rico City Vega Alta Vega AltaCity in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico City Dorado DoradoCoastal city in Puerto Rico with beaches History Fortín de San Gerónimo Fortín de San GerónimoHistoric 18th-century fort in Old San Juan History Residencia Aboy-Lompré Residencia Aboy-LompréHistoric colonial residence and cultural house museum History Beneficencia Building Beneficencia BuildingHistoric colonial-era building in Old San Juan Nature San Juan National Historic Site San Juan National Historic SiteColonial fort complex preserving Puerto Rico's Spanish forts Nature Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium Juan Ramón Loubriel StadiumMultiuse stadium in Bayamón, primarily football venue. Nature Estadio Sixto Escobar Estadio Sixto EscobarHistoric sports stadium in Old San Juan Nature Plaza de Armas, San Juan Plaza de Armas, San JuanHistoric main square in Old San Juan
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San Juan Explore San Juan Old San Juan’s cannon-lined walls and pastel colonial streets pull visitors to El Morro and San Cristóbal, plazas and rooftop bars. Explore Bayamón barrio-pueblo The traditional downtown of Bayamón centers on a plaza and colonial church; visitors come for municipal festivals, local cuisine, the baseball stadium, and quick transit into San Juan’s museums and beaches. Explore Carolina barrio-pueblo Carolina barrio-pueblo puts you close to Isla Verde’s beaches and San Juan’s international airport; visitors linger for seaside bars, plaza life around the municipal church, local frituras and the easy access to coastal reefs and nightspots. Caguas Explore Caguas A river-side city south of San Juan, Caguas centers on a compact plaza, the Museo de Arte and botanical gardens. San Juan National Historic Site Explore San Juan National Historic Site In Old San Juan, the San Juan National Historic Site preserves Spanish colonial fortifications such as Castillo San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal; visitors explore forts, city walls, and historic courtyards. Museum of Art of Puerto Rico Explore Museum of Art of Puerto Rico In San Juan, the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico displays Puerto Rican and Caribbean painting, sculpture and contemporary exhibitions. Levittown Explore Levittown A planned suburb on Toa Baja’s coast, Levittown offers easy access to beaches, kiosks selling alcapurrias and to San Juan’s airport; visitors use it as a budget base for surf, seafood and short city trips. Dorado Explore Dorado Dorado lives between golden beaches and hotel greens: golfers, sun-seekers and seafood fans converge on resort stretches, local bakeries, and the small town plaza where fish tacos and rum bars keep conversations loud.

San Juan and the North Coast at a Glance

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