Destination Guide

Discover the cultural diversity of Puerto Rico just a short walk from the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza hotel.

Begin a visit to Old San Juan at La Casita, a tourist information center offering literature and maps. Take a stroll along the cobblestone streets and admire the beautifully restored colonial architecture. Explore the forts of San Cristobal, San Felipe del Morro and San Juan de la Cruz, now part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Marvel at the massive walls and cannons that protected the colonists and imagine what it was like to live in colonial Puerto Rico. Photograph the statues that line the plazas and enjoy views of the harbor, city and nearby mountains from a park.  Visit the Cathedral of San Juan, burial place of Puerto Rico’s first governor Juan Ponce de Leon.

Browse art galleries and buy a painting or sculpture by a Puerto Rican artist. Choose a gift crafted by a local artisan for someone special at home.

Learn about Puerto Rico in the world-renowned museums of San Juan. View paintings and sculptures at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. Wander the exhibits at Museo de Las Americas featuring archaeological findings, crafts and other artifacts. Explore the San Juan Museum of Art and History, La Princesa, and the Museum of Contemporary Puerto Rican Art.

Enjoy a performance at the Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center, known locally as the “Bellas Artes.” Home to the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, the venue offers nightly performances ranging from pop and jazz concerts, operas, plays and ballet.

Local Attractions:

Old San Juan
Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
Museo de Las Americas
Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center