San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico. The city is imbued with history, culture and the kind of vibrancy you'd expect of a major Caribbean city. Be swept back in time by the two major castles, El Morro and the Castillo de San Cristobal; enjoy the ambience of Fortaleza Street and San Juan Old Town; relax on renowned beaches such as Ocean Park or Condado; and marvel at the ornate splendour of San Juan Cathedral and the beautiful seafront cemetery.
The city is located at the north eastern end of the island and hiring a car in San Juan allows tourists to explore the natural wonders Puerto Rico has to offer, such as the El Yunque rainforest and the immense cave networks.
When exploring San Juan, you'll find the inner city attractions of Calle Del Cristo (a huge tourist area), Fortaleza Street, El Morro and the Castillo San Cristobal all within close proximity to each other, but if you want to add an element of relaxation by exploring natural delights like Condado Beach and Ocean Park Beach, hiring a car in San Juan is essential. The beaches around San Juan aren't to be missed and Palomino Island is one of San Juan's best kept secrets.
Drive out to the northern attractions like the Cueva Ventana and the El Yunque rainforest, which are all easily accessible in around an hour.
