Bioluminescent Bay is without a doubt one of the must see places in Puerto Rico and one of the most stunning natural attractions to be seen in the Caribbean.

Bioluminescent Bay is truly one of the world’s wonders and paddling around it at night is truly a magical experience that will leave you lasting memories.

There are plenty of local tour companies in Fajardo offering kayaking and pontoon tours of Bioluminescent Bay for around $55 per person, though the kayak is by far the best way to discover this natural attraction!

Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata

Swimming with marine life is definitely one of the most popular things to do in the Caribbean, and Ocean World Adventure Park in Puerto Plata is one of the best places in the Caribbean to interact with all kinds of marine life.

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Ocean World Adventure Park is somewhat similar to SeaWorld but the marine life encounters in Ocean World are more up-close and personal as you get to actually feed, swim and pet dolphins, sting rays, and sharks. Ocean World also features sea lion, shark and dolphin shows, as well as a tropical aquarium and a rainforest zoo where you can see all kinds of exotic wildlife such as tigers.

Old Havana, Havana

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Old Havana is no doubt, the oldest areas in Cuba and it’s certainly one of the most popular places to go in the Caribbean to marvel at colonial architecture. The saying “you haven’t seen Cuba if you don’t visit Havana” couldn’t be more true about Havana, especially when you walk the backstreets of Old Havana where many of the buildings lay gracefully dilapidated. While in Old Havana be sure to check out Colon Cemetery, and book an evening performance at the Grand Theater (see things to do in Cuba for tourists).


Dunn's River Falls & Park, Ocho Rios

Dunn's River Falls & Park is one of Jamaica’s top tourist attraction, and one of the most enjoyable places you can visit in the Caribbean for a fun day out. Climbing to the top of Dunn's River Falls is kinda cool, especially when doing it in a large group. Along the way to the top you get to enjoy nice views of the scenery and the water splashing all over you really makes the whole experience an invigorating one!

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If you’ve never climb a cascading fall before you will definitely enjoy the excursion to Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios Jamaica.

Dolphin Cove, West Bay

Dolphin Cove has to be one of the most visited places in Grand Cayman and with good reason since it's another fantastic place in the Caribbean where you can enjoy dolphin and stingray encounters, feed marine life and pet all kinds of unique critters. From Dolphin Cove you’ll also be able to book a glass bottom boat ride to the famous Stingray City sandbars where you’ll be able to snorkel, scuba dive, and interact with the majestic southern stingrays.

Magens Bay, St. Thomas

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Magens Bay is not only one of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), but also one of the prettiest beaches to visit in the Caribbean. Magens Bay is stunning, peaceful and boast a beautiful stretch of sand that is surrounded by picturesque forest scenery and celebrity mansions overlooking the beach. Overall, Magens Bay is a nice family beach where you can enjoy a relaxing time or fun water sports such as kayaking and paddle-boarding.

Aquaventure Water Park, Atlantis Paradise Island

If you’re looking for more places to go in the Caribbean besides the beach, Aquaventure Water Park is one of the coolest places in the Bahamas where young and old can have a fun time.

Aquaventure Park boast thrilling water rides such as “Shark Attack” and themed rides such as the Mayan-themed “Leap of Faith” where you get to drop from a 60ft high slide. The park also features rolling rapids, a lazy river, various swimming pools, and children play areas (top destinations in the Bahamas).

El Morro and San Cristobal, San Juan

El Morro and San Cristobal forts are without a doubt two of the biggest attractions in Puerto Rico, and two of the most visited historic sites in the Caribbean. The forts of El Morro and San Cristobal aren’t far from each other so they are worth exploring when visiting PR.

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If you only have a short time in San Juan then, El Morro is probably the best fort to visit as it’s the very well preserve and offers a nice glimpse back into centuries of history. El Morro also offers some of the best views of Old San Juan and the ocean.

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San Juan PR is undoubtedly, one of the top cruise destinations from the US, and one of the top vacation spots in the Caribbean to enjoy an amazing trip!

Read on to find out more about San Juan’s top places to visit:

Puerto Rico Tourism Company

If you’re visiting San Juan for the first time, one of the first places to visit in San Juan Puerto Rico it’s Puerto Rico Tourism Company (located along Paseo de La Princesa).

Puerto Rico Tourism Company is a lovely tourist’s center where you can plan your itinerary of things to see in San Juan and interesting places to visit in Puerto Rico. The tourist center has a ton of info on San Juan attractions, events, accommodation options and tours, as well as tourist maps of San Juan.

Old San Juan District

Old San Juan is without a doubt, one of the most popular places to visit in San Juan Puerto Rico, which isn't surprising since many of San Juan's top attractions are located alone on this quarter!

If you’re only visiting San Juan for a short stay, Old San Juan would be the first place to explore since one of the top places to visit in San Juan Puerto Rico - La Fortaleza - is located there.

La Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the oldest building and it's the residence of Puerto Rico's Governor. La Fortaleza is easily the most beautiful building in Puerto Rico, and admission entry costs $3, which includes a free guided tour of the fortress areas such as parts of El Morro and secret dungeons.

After visiting La Fortaleza, be sure to take a walk along the beautiful promenade called “Paseo de La Princesa”, which runs parallel La Fortaleza.

The Paseo La Princesa promenade offers stunning ocean views and features many other points of interests such as the bronze statue of Roots Fountain, restaurants and Puerto Rico Tourist Center.

Other places to visit in Old San Juan include:

-Cathedral of San Juan Bautista: is a beautiful church and one of the oldest landmarks in Puerto Rico. Inside it, you'l find the tomb of Juan Ponce de Leon.

-Plaza de Armas: is Old San Juan’s main square, and the best place in the old district to catch live entertainment and take lots of photos. The square is also surrounded by lots of bars and restaurants and the city’s town hall.

-San Juan National Historical Site: is without a doubt, one of the top places to visit in San Juan Puerto Rico to learn about the history of the city, and the best thing of all is free admission!

Among things to do in San Juan National Historical Site include taking guided tours of Castillo de San Cristobal (St Christopher Fortress) where you’ll be able to enjoy lovely views of the sea, as well as enjoy a picnic.

-San Juan Museum (Museo de San Juan): is another nice place to learn about the history and heritage of San Juan in an interactive way through paintings and visual artworks.

-Museo de Pablo Casals: is small little house owned by Pablo Casals. It's been turned now into a museum and it's another nice place to see interesting artifacts and old memorabilia.

-Plaza Colon (Columbus Square): is another top attraction in Old San Juan worth checking out to see the statue of Christopher Columbus.

-Port of San Juan: is worth strolling by while in Old San Juan if you want to see the cruise ship terminals.

Lastly, a visit to Old San Juan wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a bit of shopping. There are many shops in Old San Juan to visit where you can buy hand made jewellery. Some of these include Puerto Rican Arts & Crafts and Butterfly People, which are located nearby Plaza de Armas.

The Cigar House of Puerto Rico is another popular spot to buy Puerto Rican cigars and liquor.

Downtown San Juan

Museum of Art of Puerto Rico

The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico is one of the most highly regarded attractions in Puerto Rico. If you’re an art lover, this attraction is a must add on your list of places to visit in San Juan Puerto Rico.

The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico boasts many collections and exhibitions on display, and the best of all is that you’ll be able to enjoy guided tours in English if you want to learn about the artists.

Casa Bacardi

Casa Bacardi (Bacardi Factory) is one of the most popular places to enjoy a tour in Puerto Rico, especially since touring the Bacardi Factory is free of charge!

Casa Bacardi isn’t located in San Juan, but in Cataño, which is about 15 minutes drive southwest of San Juan PR.

If you’re planning to use car rental, Casa Bacardi is another great attraction worth adding on your list of places to visit in San Juan Puerto Rico.

Even if you don’t plan to rent a car, Casa Bacardi is still worth checking out since you can jump on taxi or catch the ferry from Port of San Juan to Cataño which costs about $2.

If you can’t make it to Cataño, or don’t fancy the trip to Casa Bacardi, you can always enjoy a tour of the Bacardi Rum Distillery is downtown San Juan.

The tour of the Bacardi Rum Distillery in San Juan isn’t free, though it’s great to do if you’re interested in the history of Bacardi, seeing and buying Bacardi memorabilia. By the way, at the end of the tour you do get free drinks, which is nice!

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