This is the other I heart PR sign on the island. Great photo…read moreopportunity! There was a line to take a picture both times we passed it. It's a popular spot!

This Sign is located at the San Juan Airport. Last thing you see as your heading into the airport…read moreto head home it's gets very nostalgic. Literally crying like I should have got one more Bacalaitos. Smh but lol all at the same time. My Puerto Rico I don't want to leave you.

Checking out El Morro (Castillo San Felipe del Morro) in San Juan, PR was 1 of those experiences…read morethat really stays w/ you long after you leave. This historic Spanish fort was built in the 1500s & played a major role in defending San Juan from sea attacks during the colonial era. Walking through it, you can really feel the weight of that history. The thick stone walls, open courtyards, tunnels, and lookout points all reflect how strategic & intense life had to be back then, especially w/ the constant threat of war & invasion. What really hit me most emotionally was just being there & taking it all in. Standing on the grounds overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it was easy to imagine what it must have been like centuries ago(soldiers watching the horizon, waiting for ships to appear). There's something powerful about physically being in a place that played such a major role in PR's history. It was honestly a really memorable moment for me. Not just b/c of what I learned, but b/c of how it felt being surrounded by so much history in 1 place. It gave me a deeper appreciation for San Juan & the stories built into the island itself.

El Morro is it must see for anyone who visit old San Juan. It's inexpensive to get in, however, you…read morecan use your America the Beautiful Pass valid for up to four guests. There are so many different exhibits and displays available to take plenty of photos. There's a small gift shop and clean restrooms available. It is handicap accessible. Be sure to secure a brochure guide on your way in. This will Hope keep you on track so that you don't overlook anything.

This is one of many landmarks in the City of Ponce…read more It houses a tourist center at its base, a ten-story vertical tower, and a horizontal sky bridge that has panoramic views of the city of Ponce The cross sits at the same spot on Cerro del Vigía where early settlers once looked out for merchant ships and would-be invaders, including marauding pirates.

This was included in the ticket of the Castillo Serrallés, you need to drive up here, and they have…read morea parking lot inside the gate. There is a restaurant there where you can grab a drink or some food here, while enjoying the view. The elevator is not working on our day, so i decided to stay and husband will climb the 103 stairs and take some pictures for me.

Went to this place early on a weekday morning. There were hardly any people. I enjoyed the quiet…read moresurroundings and a stroll to the beach near by. The walk through the tunnel was awesome, you can hear echo. The tunnel was like 100ft. Behind the tunnel, there is a small path you go through the woods. There were many iguanas, so just be careful. At the entrance, there was a little swing for kids, several murals. You can also take a pony ride (check for hours on their facebook page or call them). I posted a picture with their contact info. Also, if you are driving here, you should also make a quick visit to the Cara de Indiano. It is on the next exit.

This was a cool spot that our tour guide took us too…read more The tunnel had BATS inside of it, fruit eating bats thank goodness. Views are amazing Guajataca Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that connected the town of Isabela and Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. The tunnel is one of the most significant work of the remnants of the national railway system that connected the island during the first half of the twentieth century

This was another huge sign/landmark that was used a lot for photo opportunities by people getting…read moreoff the Carnival Cruise boat we were on as well as other tourists. The sign is just outside the Port of San Juan, a bit down from the I Love (Heart) PR Sign. Not a boricua, but I can certainly appreciate the sign.

This old fire station Parque de Bombas it was established in 1883. It is in the heart of Ponce PR…read more It is a messy travel destination to visit if you are in these parts it has the coolest ambience it's beautifully built and has a picturesque view. It's adjacent to a beautiful church, waterfalls, and all sorts of other scenic areas. There is a parking lot located diagonally across the street from it where you can leave your vehicle. It only cost a few dollars to park. Enjoy!!

As I was walking around the Plaza in Ponce I came up on this museum…read more The Parque de Bombas is a historic former fire station in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is one of Puerto Rico's most notable buildings, with some considering it "by far the most easily recognized landmark in the Island." Staff is friendly, decor and layout is nice

Beautiful area lots to do and lots to see. The cruise port is here and it's a great one. I took a…read morecarnival cruise from here and was glad to be able to walk around this area, take in the history and culture and do some shopping. Every place i stopped at to eat was great and the staff at the port was nice and efficient, def have to come back to this area again and cruise from here

This is a wonderful area right outside the Port of San Juan. Its a great place for a stroll in the…read morearea and off the ship. Small vendors are located in the area selling all kinds of items including jewelry and souvenirs. The area also have some places to take pictures including a large sign that says I Love Puerto Rico (I heart Puerto Rico) and another sign with Boricua! on it. Probably the nicest area outside a Port I saw on my Carnival Cruise to Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas.

I was 11 years old when I first visited this house. I remember the beautiful garden and the very…read moresmall 16th century bed displayed in one of the rooms. We were told it was the type of bed used during the times of Spanish Conquistadors. After all, the house was originally built (a wooden structure) for Juan Ponce de Leon. Although, he never got to live in it. His descendents lived in the rebuilt stone structure for 250 years until they sold it to the Spanish government. It was then transitioned to the US Military after the Treaty of Paris (1898). It became a museum in 1974. Today, it's also an event space for weddings and celebrations. I have to be honest. I was a little disappointed during this last visit. The garden and pathways are not being maintained regularly. I wanted to step down into the area overlooking the ocean, but there wasn't a clear enough pathway due to overgrown shrubs. I was fully prepared to pay the $5 admission fee to go inside, but decided not to after seeing the condition of the public garden in the front and back of the house. We visited on a Saturday, so it's not like it was some off day for lawn services. It's a highly anticipated touristy day. Looking back at it, we probably should have paid the fee and given an extra donation for a clearer path to the ocean view. I've read that the money is needed for restorations of this historical safe haven. Don't let this review discourage you. Just pick a day to visit before or after a wedding or garden event. Then you'll be sure to see it at its best. Because... why would you have your wedding here otherwise?

La Casa Blanca ~ A historic house museum in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, originally built for the…read morefirst governor, Juan Ponce de León. Just $5 to tour and see the museum contents and garden grounds. Worth the visit if in the area.

Hopefully you didn't tire your legs out hiking before coming here. Yokahu Observation Tower has the…read morebest views from atop where you can see the rainforest with a 360 view which are breathtaking. Definitely a must stop during your El Yunque trip.

We were here on a rainy day, when we got to the tower, rain stopped, but it's so foggy. So we…read moredecided not to climb up as all u can see from up there is probably fog. It's a pity. Hope we got another chance to come back here.

It's the cute stone chapel that was built on the city wall near La Fortaleza at the end of Calle…read moredel Cristo in the late 1800s. The legend is that Baltazar Montañez lost control of his horse during a race and they both fell over the wall (or cliff). He was miraculously saved by divine intervention. The chapel was built at that very same spot of the miracle. Another account of the story is that he didn't survive the fall, and that the chapel was built to prevent this type of accident from ever happening again. Maybe the real story is somewhere in between the lines. Did he survive and later succumb to his injuries? Either way, it's a believable part of history which brings people to this chapel looking for miracles. The facade and bell tower make it look even more mysterious, and especially at nighttime. This is my second time visiting it. I've never been inside it. It's usually closed to the public to protect the religious relics inside. Try visiting it in the afternoon on a weekend. You may have a better chance of entering the chapel. Don't forget to visit Pigeon Park while you're there.

The legend says that the chapel of the Cristo de la Salud was erected to honor a miracle…read more Legend has it that for the years 1750 or so, there had been a horse race along the Cristo Street. One of the participants could not stop his horse and fell down the cliff. Don Tomás Mateo Prats, who was Secretary of Government for that time, invoked the Santo Cristo de la Salud and that the young man who fell off the precipice was saved. Thanking the Santo Cristo de la Salud, Don Tomás Mateo Prats ordered to build the chapel. The truth was not that. Studies by Don Adolfo de Hostos confirmed that the young man who fell down the cliff, died. Don Tomás Mateo Prats ordered to erect the Chapel to prevent future tragedies.