San Juan Vacation

Its name, San Juan, honors St. John the Baptist and is home to approximately 2 million people --about half of the population of Puerto Rico. The capital city was founded by the Spanish in 1521, who named it Ciudad de Puerto Rico, or City of Puerto Rico. It is the second oldest city established by Europeans in the Americas, after the Dominican Republic’s Santo Domingo. Presently, San Juan serves as the country’s most important seaport and is the hub for tourism, culture, industry, and banking. For more information, see San Juan Restaurants, San Juan Tours and San Juan Hotels

Fast Facts:

1. Country: USA
2. Territory: Puerto Rico
3. Capital of Puerto Rico
4. Mayor: Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito
5. Language: Spanish
6. Population: 117,680
7. Established: 1623
8. Time Zone: AST
9. Average Temperature: 80 F

Attractions

1. Cristo Chapel: Built to commemorate the miraculous resurrection of a young boy who according to legend had died at the site in 1753, the chapel is a landmark in the city and one of its most well-known monuments.
2. Castillo San Felipe del Morro: Standing at the entrance of San Juan Bay, this fort dates back to 1540. The site was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations.
3. Fort San Cristóbal: This fortress is the largest ever built in the Americas by Spain.
4. Museo de Arte: Puerto Rico's most important gallery opened in 2000 and showcases the island's history and present day through art.
5. Teatro Tapía: Named after Puerto Rico's first prominent playwright, Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, the theater is one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. It was built in 1832 and restored to its original appearance in 1976.

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If planning a trip, please see San Juan Hotels, San Juan Restaurants and San Juan Tours.

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