Puerto Rico
San Juan
San Juan is a Spanish colonial old city on the Caribbean — pastel forts, salsa, and a beach in town.
San Juan is Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets and forts, plus beach neighborhoods and a salsa nightlife. No passport needed for Americans; it's the easy Caribbean city trip. Walk Old San Juan and eat mofongo.
How long
2–4 days
Practical
Currency
US dollar (USD). Cards everywhere.
Language
Spanish and English (both official).
Getting around
Walk Old San Juan; Uber or a car elsewhere on the island.
Budget range
$120–250 per person per day at mid-range.
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