Caguas is a Puerto Rican city found about 2 miles away from capital San Juan. The city enjoys a spectacular valley setting close to both the north and east coasts of the island - car hire in Caguas is a must for exploring the rest of Puerto Rico.
Caguas is noted for the popularity of the William Miranda Marin Botanical Garden, where you can see iguanas in their natural habitat and see the diverse array of plant life that Puerto Rico has to offer. The city projects a quaint image of old-style Caguas trolley buses navigating the streets around ornate buildings like the Dulce Nombre de Jesús.
When in Caguas, take in the sites via tourist trails such as the Route of the Creole Heart. On the way, you'll notice landmarks like the 'Pink House' and Caguas Art Museum, while Caguas Botanical Gardens are a must-see for any visiting tourist.
If you're hiring a car in Caguas, San Juan is a direct half-hour drive north via the PR-52. San Juan is one of the most charismatic cities in this part of the world, and San Juan's Old Town is definitely worth the trip. Carabali Rainforest Park is an hour's drive on the PR-66, and the El Yunque Rainforest is also on the way.
