Official Language:
English
Secondary Language:
Spanish
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Currency:
US Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 438,000 people call San Juan Puerto
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Puerto Rico: Hot tropical climate, the temperature varies little throughout the year. Cooler in the upland areas, enjoys year round temperatures in the 80°F/27°C's.
The best time to visit is December-April. (That's also the high season.) The temperatures are in the 70s-80s°F/23-32°C during the day and in the 70s°F/23-27°C at nigh. Hurricane season is June-November, when it can be cloudy, more humid and rainy.
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Port: Old San Juan
Your ship will dock within a couple blocks of the main street.
One thing that Puerto Rico can truly offer, is diversity. One small island, 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, will show you thousands of years of history and four distinct cultures. San Juan is a modern and progressive and city that maintains the charm and hospitality of days gone by. You will find everything that the Caribbean has to offer in this popular cruise destination. Experience the warmth of not only the sunshine but the people as well.
Upon Christopher Columbus stepping ashore in Guánica in 1492 he encountered a flourishing Taíno culture. Within decades the Indians disappeared, but not before leaving their mark on the character that was soon to become Puerto Rican. The African slaves were replaced by the Indians as laborers.
Puerto Rico Culture depicts these three influences: Indian, African and Spanish. Other ethnic cultures add to the history of Puerto Rico including the Chinese workers, who built the railroads, the Spanish Loyalists fleeing the revolution in South America; the Corsicans who populated the coffee county out on the island; the French immigrants who came from Haiti and Louisiana; and a collection of Scots and Irish, as well as the North Americans following the Spanish American War.
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Attractions |
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El Morro and San Cristobal Two beautifully maintained fortresses, both are located in Old San Juan. For the best view cruise ship passengers should be out on deck as the ship comes into the harbor.
El Yunque Rainforest
Witness nature with all it's beauty. A popular attraction and highly suggested. A true living rain forests. This attraction has been featured in many travel documentaries and shows.
Bacardi Rum Distillery
Visitors are treated to a fascinating guided tour of the facilities at the “Cathedral of Rum.” Experience it all from fermentation vats to the high-speed bottling machinery. All here is at work and on display. Free guided tours depart every 20 minutes Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM.
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More Information |
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Puerto Rico Tourist Office
La Princesa Bldg. #2 Paseo La Princesa
Old San Juan, P.R. 00902
P.O. Box 902-3960
San Juan, P.R. 00902-3960
Phone: 787 721-2400
Toll free: 1-800-866-7827
Web: www.gotopuertorico.com
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