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Day 01

Old San Juan & El Morro

The walled city, its great fortress and a sunset along the walls.

1. Morning

   Castillo San Felipe del Morro

   Arrive at opening time to explore the six levels of the fort before the heat and the crowds.

2. Late Morning

   Casa Blanca & Cementerio views

   Visit the house built for Ponce de León's family, then look down on the seaside cemetery from the walls.

3. Lunch

   Calle Sol

   Have a home-style Puerto Rican lunch at Deaverdura or mofongo at El Jibarito.

4. Afternoon

   Cathedral & Calle del Cristo

   See Ponce de León's tomb in the cathedral, then walk down Calle del Cristo to the Capilla del Cristo.

5. Late Afternoon

   Paseo de la Princesa

   Walk through the San Juan Gate and along the promenade to the Raíces fountain.

6. Evening

   Calle Fortaleza

   Have dinner at Marmalade, booked in advance, or at a restaurant on Calle Fortaleza.

02

Day 02

San Cristóbal, the Capitol & Condado

The second fort, the seat of government and the beach.

1. Morning

   Castillo San Cristóbal

   Use the same ticket as El Morro to explore the tunnels and the Garita del Diablo.

2. Late Morning

   Capitolio de Puerto Rico

   See the Constitution beneath the dome and walk to the oceanfront behind the building.

3. Lunch

   Puerta de Tierra

   Have lunch near Balneario El Escambrón.

4. Afternoon

   Condado Beach

   Swim and relax on the beach, or paddleboard on the Condado Lagoon.

5. Late Afternoon

   Caribe Hilton

   Taste a piña colada at the hotel that claims its invention in 1954.

6. Evening

   La Placita de Santurce

   Have dinner at Santaella, then join the crowds and the salsa around the plaza.

03

Day 03

El Yunque & Luquillo

Rainforest, a lookout tower and a beach with food kiosks.

1. Morning

   El Yunque National Forest

   Drive about 45 minutes east and start early on PR-191 to find parking and clear skies.

2. Late Morning

   Yokahú Tower

   Climb the tower for views over the forest to the coast, then walk a short trail that is open.

3. Lunch

   Luquillo kiosks

   Have lunch at the food kiosks by Luquillo Beach.

4. Afternoon

   Luquillo Beach

   Swim in the calm water of one of the island's best-loved beaches.

5. Late Afternoon

   Drive to Fajardo

   Continue east to Fajardo for an evening tour.

6. Evening

   Laguna Grande

   Kayak through the mangroves into the bioluminescent lagoon with a guided tour, best on dark nights.