Anyone been to San Juan Puerto Rico?

[Chewy]

So my Fiance and I are getting married on November 7th and then a couple of days later are flying into San Juan and staying in old San Juan for a couple of days before jumping on a cruise for 7 days in the South Caribbean.

 

Just looking for recommendations of things to do there. It's like any new place. You have NO idea what you're getting into until you're there, so if anyone has been there and can offer up suggestions, I would be much appreciative. Things to do AND things to avoid. Places to eat and places to stay away from... You get it...

 

Thanks,

Chris

[Adam]

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<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr valign="top"> <td class="TxtEstatic" width="71">Name:</td> <td class="TxtEstaticDinamic" width="274">Fuerte San Felipe del Morro</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="TxtEstatic">Category:</td> <td class="TxtEstaticDinamic">Historical Site</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="TxtEstatic" width="71">Address:</td> <td class="TxtEstaticDinamic" width="274"> Norzagaray St.

San Juan PR </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="TxtEstatic">Phone:</td> <td class="TxtEstaticDinamic">787-729-6960, 787-729-6754 </td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td class="TxtEstatic">Website:</td> <td class="TxtEstaticDinamic"> http://www.nps.gov/saju </td></tr> </tbody></table>

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The quarter mile gravel path that leads to El Morro or ‘promontory’ is easily accessible from Norzagaray Street. Named in honor of King Phillip II of Spain, the fortress was built in San Juan’s northernmost rocky headland to prevent attacks from the Atlantic. It was designated a National Historic Site and part of a World Heritage Site in 1983 by the United Nations, one of only 12 sites in the United States to be recognized as such. Construction began on El Morro around 1540, making it the second oldest of San Juan’s defense system.

 

The initial plan consisted of a two-level structure with an arched tower, a battery platform and four embrasures for cannons in close proximity to the sea. It did not acquire its present appearance until more than two centuries later, when its four upper levels were completed. El Morro’s majestic walls rise up to 140 feet above sea level and are up to 25 feet thick. They gave the fortress an extraordinary degree of protection and made it possible to safely house the city’s residents and its troops in times of attack. Enormous fresh water cisterns would aid in this purpose as well as the subterranean galleries that lead to the fort’s more vulnerable positions, making it easier to deflect attacks.

 

El Morro’s main battery is named after Santa Barbara, patron saint of people in danger of fire and explosions. From here mortars and cannons were fired at invaders, each manned by six soldiers and averaging a mile in fire range. El Morro’s tremendous artillery was vital in defending the city against Sir Francis Drake in 1595, the Dutch invasion in 1625, and General Ralph Abercrombie’s British Armada in 1797. Within its walls, notorious Puerto Rican pirate, Roberto Cofresí, was jailed and executed in the early 19th century. The fields that surround San Felipe del Morro are a perfect site for flying kites and enjoying picnics. <!-- FIN INFO DINAMICA DE VIDEOS --> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Edited October 21, 2009 by Adam

[6spdg37s]

i was in puerto rico a few summers ago...amazing place so beautiful I stayed at teh EL SAUN JUAN hotel and casino... gorgeous hotel!

[Chewy]

Thanks guys! Yeah we're history buffs so we'll go to anywhere old for sure. Susan's hope is to someday stay in a old haunted hotels somewhere. Ok so we're Ghost Hunters (TV show) watchers... lol

[jjwvette]

What Islands you going to Chris?

[70'sChevyGirl]

I have never been there so make sure you take lots of pics and post them up.

 

Congrats on your upcoming wedding. :cheers:

[Chewy]

Oh yeah! Vids and all! Not 100% sure what islands but I KNOW Barbados is on the list. Were in PR for a total of 3.5 days so we're looking for things to do and places to go.

 

Chris