How to Find Luxury Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, known as La Ciudad Amurallada (the walled city), is located in Puerto Rico, which is situated in the Caribbean Sea. San Juan, the oldest city under the United States flag, is a large port that was used for many military maneuvers throughout history. Tourists love San Juan for its rich history. Old San Juan, the beach and resort area and other outlying communities are the main arteries of the city.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet and telephone access for making reservations

Get to Know San Juan, Puerto Rico

1. Speak English and pay in US dollars. San Juan, Puerto Rico is an American self-governing commonwealth.

2. Shop sales tax free. Unfortunately, San Juan, Puerto Rico, is not duty free.

Arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico

3. Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which is in Carolina, Puerto Rico (3 miles from San Juan).

4. Reserve a taxi at the ground transportation stand and tell them where you are going. You will be told how much your fare will cost and how to proceed from there.

Find Luxury Accommodations in San Juan, Puerto Rico

5. Stay in luxury accommodations near the trendy SoJo district. You'll be reminded of Miami's South Beach when you dine and drink in SoJo's restaurants and bars. To book accommodations, contact Puerto Rico Tourism Company at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

6. Let the whispering of ocean waves lull you to sleep in your beachfront luxury accommodations. The beach and resort section of San Juan offers many wonderful possibilities.

7. Curl up with a good book while staying in a San Juan bed and breakfast or inn that offers a cozy, luxurious alternative to larger accommodations.

Sightsee in San Juan, Puerto Rico

8. Visit The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and gain a sense of San Juan's rich history.

9. Buy souvenirs from old San Juan's numerous shops along Cristo, Fortaleza and San Francisco streets.

10. Pick up a copy of old San Juan's self-guided walking tour map at La Casita, the tourist information center, which is located next to Pier 1. Walk and enjoy the sights that will stimulate your senses.

11. Sample the delicious Puerto Rican cuisine served at Ajili Mójili in the Condado section of San Juan.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your baggage claim tickets when you get to San Juan. Airport security checks all bags against claim tickets before you can head to ground transportation.
• Ask the rental car company if their station is inside the luggage claim area or outside the airport. Most car rental companies have shuttle buses, if you need one.