This is the other I heart PR sign on the island. Great photo…read moreopportunity! There was a line to take a picture both times we passed it. It's a popular spot!

This Sign is located at the San Juan Airport. Last thing you see as your heading into the airport…read moreto head home it's gets very nostalgic. Literally crying like I should have got one more Bacalaitos. Smh but lol all at the same time. My Puerto Rico I don't want to leave you.

Castillo San Cristóbal…read more First time I saw it was from a cruise ship cutting into San Juan and that's the way to do it. From the water, it doesn't look like a tourist stop... it looks like it's still on duty. Up close, it's a different story. This isn't just a fort it's the largest Spanish-built fortress in the New World, layered with tunnels, lookout points, and defenses built to stop invasions before they even got started. The history is wild too this place helped fend off a full British attack back in the 1700s. Walking it feels like stepping into a giant, strategic maze with ocean views. It's impressive, a little eerie, and way more intense than you'd expect just looking at it from the outside.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro is easily one of the most incredible places I've ever visited. The…read moremoment you walk up and see the massive fortress overlooking the ocean, it honestly feels like you've stepped into another era. The scale of the place is unbelievable -- huge stone walls, tunnels, lookout towers, and cannons pointed straight out toward the Atlantic. Walking through the fortress was an experience in itself. Every level had something new to explore, and the views from the top were absolutely breathtaking. You can see the ocean stretching forever on one side and the colorful buildings of Old San Juan on the other. It's the kind of place where you just want to stop every few minutes to take photos. At one point it actually started raining briefly, but it almost made the experience better. The rain cooled everything down and gave the whole fortress this dramatic, cinematic atmosphere with the clouds rolling over the ocean. Within minutes the sun came back out and the stone walls looked even more amazing. The history here is incredible too. Knowing that this fortress defended the island for centuries while you're literally walking along those same walls is just surreal. If you're visiting Puerto Rico, this place is an absolute must-see. Between the views, the history, and the sheer size of the fortress, Castillo San Felipe del Morro completely lives up to the hype. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

This was included in the ticket of the Castillo Serrallés, you need to drive up here, and they have…read morea parking lot inside the gate. There is a restaurant there where you can grab a drink or some food here, while enjoying the view. The elevator is not working on our day, so i decided to stay and husband will climb the 103 stairs and take some pictures for me.

Entrance to the Cruceta is included in the price of admission to Castillo Serrallés. You can climb…read moreto the top and get a spectacular view of Ponce and the Caribbean Sea. The island in the distance is Caja de Muertos.

Another cool stop for the trip to the West side of the island. On the weekends, there is a small…read moreridable miniature train that recreates the journey that Puerto Rico's railway made across the tunnel back in the early 1900s. Beyond the tunnel, there's a path that will lead you to a beach and some tide pools you can chill in.

Went to this place early on a weekday morning. There were hardly any people. I enjoyed the quiet…read moresurroundings and a stroll to the beach near by. The walk through the tunnel was awesome, you can hear echo. The tunnel was like 100ft. Behind the tunnel, there is a small path you go through the woods. There were many iguanas, so just be careful. At the entrance, there was a little swing for kids, several murals. You can also take a pony ride (check for hours on their facebook page or call them). I posted a picture with their contact info. Also, if you are driving here, you should also make a quick visit to the Cara de Indiano. It is on the next exit.

This was another huge sign/landmark that was used a lot for photo opportunities by people getting…read moreoff the Carnival Cruise boat we were on as well as other tourists. The sign is just outside the Port of San Juan, a bit down from the I Love (Heart) PR Sign. Not a boricua, but I can certainly appreciate the sign.

Super cute. Went by during the day. Big set up for a carnival. Seems like it's going to be very…read morecrowded tonight. Everyone is very kind. And my Spanish is lousy.

We stopped in for a quick visit. Staff and tour helper were knowledgeable and interactive with…read moreeveryone coming in and leaving. I have been in prior uears but this looked to be remodeled and beautiful. Would recommend for a quick stop to learn some of the history about this firestation.

Beautiful area lots to do and lots to see. The cruise port is here and it's a great one. I took a…read morecarnival cruise from here and was glad to be able to walk around this area, take in the history and culture and do some shopping. Every place i stopped at to eat was great and the staff at the port was nice and efficient, def have to come back to this area again and cruise from here

This is a wonderful area right outside the Port of San Juan. Its a great place for a stroll in the…read morearea and off the ship. Small vendors are located in the area selling all kinds of items including jewelry and souvenirs. The area also have some places to take pictures including a large sign that says I Love Puerto Rico (I heart Puerto Rico) and another sign with Boricua! on it. Probably the nicest area outside a Port I saw on my Carnival Cruise to Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas.

Historic buildings in Old San Juan. It is call the White House. Is was belong to the captain who…read moreguide the fort nearby. His residence is this White House that can see the port entrance to Puerto Rico. The room is suitable for small family. The main bedroom can see the port easily. This house kind located at the edge of the hill. So the house has some slope with up and down. This make the garden more pleasing. It is a great home at the water.

I was 11 years old when I first visited this house. I remember the beautiful garden and the very…read moresmall 16th century bed displayed in one of the rooms. We were told it was the type of bed used during the times of Spanish Conquistadors. After all, the house was originally built (a wooden structure) for Juan Ponce de Leon. Although, he never got to live in it. His descendents lived in the rebuilt stone structure for 250 years until they sold it to the Spanish government. It was then transitioned to the US Military after the Treaty of Paris (1898). It became a museum in 1974. Today, it's also an event space for weddings and celebrations. I have to be honest. I was a little disappointed during this last visit. The garden and pathways are not being maintained regularly. I wanted to step down into the area overlooking the ocean, but there wasn't a clear enough pathway due to overgrown shrubs. I was fully prepared to pay the $5 admission fee to go inside, but decided not to after seeing the condition of the public garden in the front and back of the house. We visited on a Saturday, so it's not like it was some off day for lawn services. It's a highly anticipated touristy day. Looking back at it, we probably should have paid the fee and given an extra donation for a clearer path to the ocean view. I've read that the money is needed for restorations of this historical safe haven. Don't let this review discourage you. Just pick a day to visit before or after a wedding or garden event. Then you'll be sure to see it at its best. Because... why would you have your wedding here otherwise?

Hopefully you didn't tire your legs out hiking before coming here. Yokahu Observation Tower has the…read morebest views from atop where you can see the rainforest with a 360 view which are breathtaking. Definitely a must stop during your El Yunque trip.

We were here on a rainy day, when we got to the tower, rain stopped, but it's so foggy. So we…read moredecided not to climb up as all u can see from up there is probably fog. It's a pity. Hope we got another chance to come back here.

The legend says that the chapel of the Cristo de la Salud was erected to honor a miracle…read more Legend has it that for the years 1750 or so, there had been a horse race along the Cristo Street. One of the participants could not stop his horse and fell down the cliff. Don Tomás Mateo Prats, who was Secretary of Government for that time, invoked the Santo Cristo de la Salud and that the young man who fell off the precipice was saved. Thanking the Santo Cristo de la Salud, Don Tomás Mateo Prats ordered to build the chapel. The truth was not that. Studies by Don Adolfo de Hostos confirmed that the young man who fell down the cliff, died. Don Tomás Mateo Prats ordered to erect the Chapel to prevent future tragedies.

It's the cute stone chapel that was built on the city wall near La Fortaleza at the end of Calle…read moredel Cristo in the late 1800s. The legend is that Baltazar Montañez lost control of his horse during a race and they both fell over the wall (or cliff). He was miraculously saved by divine intervention. The chapel was built at that very same spot of the miracle. Another account of the story is that he didn't survive the fall, and that the chapel was built to prevent this type of accident from ever happening again. Maybe the real story is somewhere in between the lines. Did he survive and later succumb to his injuries? Either way, it's a believable part of history which brings people to this chapel looking for miracles. The facade and bell tower make it look even more mysterious, and especially at nighttime. This is my second time visiting it. I've never been inside it. It's usually closed to the public to protect the religious relics inside. Try visiting it in the afternoon on a weekend. You may have a better chance of entering the chapel. Don't forget to visit Pigeon Park while you're there.