Land Area: 122 sq km (47.5 sq mi)
Per Capita Income: $12,437
Coordinates: Latitude 18°29'00" N - Longitude 66°08'00" W
General Information about San Juan:
> San Juan is the Capital City of Puerto Rico and is known as "La Ciudad Amurallada" (the walled
city).
> San Juan is one of the biggest and best natural harbors in the Caribbean and is the second oldest city
in the Americas.
> The city of San Juan is a major port and tourist resort of the West Indies and is the oldest city under the U.S
flag.
> The metropolitan area has 3 distinct areas: Old San Juan, the Beach & Resort area, and it's other outlying communities.
> San Juan is the largest processing center of the island of Puerto Rico.
> It has facilities for petroleum and sugar refining, brewing and distilling and produces cement, pharmaceuticals,
metal products, clothing, and tobacco.
> San Juan is the country's financial capital, and many U.S. banks and corporations maintain offices or distributing
centers there.
> San Juan is center of Caribbean shipping and is the 2nd largest sea port in the area (after New York City).
For a more detailed look at San Juan and it's historical past as well as sites to be seen while visiting, click here:
WelcometoPuertoRico.org.
Things To Do in San Juan:
> Stroll through the Historic District of Old San Juan - Partially enclosed by old walls dating from
the 17th century, Old San Juan was designated a U.S. National Historic Zone in 1950. 400 massively restored buildings fill
this district, which is chockablock with tree-shaded squares, monuments, and open-air cafes as well as shops, restaurants,
and bars.
> Diving off Mona Island, the Caribbean version of the Galápagos Islands. - Mona Island has
the most pristine, extensive, and well-developed reefs in Puerto Rican waters. Mona includes patch reefs, black coral, spore
and groove systems, underwater caverns, deepwater sponges, fringing reefs, and algal reefs. Species include octopuses, lobster,
queen conch, rays, barracuda, snapper, jack, grunt, angelfish, trunkfish, filefish, butterfly fish, dolphin, parrotfish, tuna,
flying fish, and more.
> Snorkeling at Caja de Muertos - The best snorkeling off the coast of Ponce is on the uninhabited
coast island of Caja de Muertos ("Coffin Island"). Over the years there have been fanciful legends about the island, including
tales of necrophilia, star-crossed lovers, and, of course, piracy. Island Adventures will take you to this remote spot for
a full day's outing, with plenty of snorkeling.
> Sampling the Island's Nosh Pits - Think of Puerto Rico as one gigantic fast-food joint, for
no other island in the Caribbean offers such a delectable array of road-side eats. As you drive throughout the island, stop
and take your pick of the road-side dives. They may look junky, even trashy, but the food is often a delight -- and cheap,
too.
> Spend the Evening at Mosquito (Phosphorescent) Bay on Vieques Island - At any time except when
there's a full moon, you can swim in glowing waters lit by dinoflagellates called pyrodiniums (whirling fire). These creatures
light up the waters like fireflies, and swimming among them is one of the most unusual things to do anywhere -- truly a magical,
almost psychedelic experience.
This is just a small taste of what San Juan has to offer. For a complete guide to the many attractions of San Juan, including
beaches, snorkelling & diving, Hiking & Tours, dining, offbeat destinations, and a list of the best places
to visit;
Shore Excursions on The Carnival Liberty Include:
Please note: Carnival Frequently changes, adds, & takes away shore excursions from their website as they are booked
and cancelled. Go online frequently to view the most recently updated listings.
- Bacardi Evening Experience: Experience the spirit and spirits of Bacardi, the largest rum factory in
the world.
- Bioluminescence Bay Kayak Tour: Bioluminescence Bay is one of the few places in the world considered
to be a wonder of nature.
- Night Horseback Riding: Ride on horseback through the foothills of the rainforest, where only the stars
in the sky and some friendly local fireflies light well-groomed trails.
- Juan Carlos & His Amazing Flamenco Rumba: Don't miss this opportunity to see Juan Carlos & His
Flamenco Rumba at The Grand Hotel.
- Old San Juan Walking Sunset Tour: You'll find a new appreciation for the old world charm of San Juan
in this walking tour at sunset.
To see a full list of Carnival offered Shore Excursions, please click here: Carnival Liberty Shore Excursions - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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