Editor's Choice: Puerto Rico Highlights

Explore Puerto Rico’s diverse heritage through the colonial fortifications of Old San Juan, including the UNESCO-listed Fuerte San Felipe del Morro and the historic Ballajá Barracks. The island’s religious and civic history is reflected in the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista and the vibrant, Moorish-style Parque de Bombas in Ponce. Natural highlights include the white sands of Flamenco Beach on Culebra and the bioluminescent waters of Mosquito Bay. This selection also features the Ponce Museum of Art and the 19th-century Paseo de la Princesa, showcasing the island's architectural and cultural evolution.

Fuerte San Felipe del Morro

Castillo San Felipe del Morro, most commonly known as El Morro, is a large fortress and citadel in the historic district of Old San Juan,…

La Princesa Promenade

The charming 19th century esplanade is always full of life. Beautifully restored, with an amazing genius loci.

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

Cathedral of San Juan or San Juan Cathedral, and variants thereof, may refer to:

Flamenco Beach

Flamenco Beach is a public beach on the Caribbean island of Culebra. It is known for its shallow turquoise waters, white sand, swimming…

Plaza de Mercado

Old-fashioned Puerto Rican market full of hawkers, tiny stalls and locals. A wonderful, genuine shopping experience!

Mosquito Bay Beach

Undoubtedly the world's largest and brightest bioluminiscent bay. Seeing the neon-like glowing water is a lifetime experience!

San Juan Cemetery

The Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is a colonial-era cemetery located in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Parque de Bombas

The Parque de Bombas is a historic former fire station in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Ballajá Barracks

The Ballajá Barracks is a historic building and former military barracks located in the Ballajá section of Old San Juan, in the city of San…

Ponce Museum of Art

Museo de Arte de Ponce is an art museum located on Avenida Las Américas in Ponce, Puerto Rico.