Get to know Old San Juan's history and sights on this walking tour of the city! With an expert local guide, you will discover the neighborhood and learn about the powerful colonial influence.
Your local guide will take you on an exciting 2-hour walking tour along its brimming cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial architecture.
Enjoy walking from Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to La Fortaleza, which is currently the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. Some sights you'll see include:
* San Juan Gate (built in 1520 to guard the city from the harbor)
* Castillo San Felipe del Morro (fort built in 1539) and San Cristobal
* Ballaja Barracks (built by the Spanish militia for housing in 1864)
* San Jose Church and Plaza
* La Casa Blanca
* El Convento Hotel
* Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
* Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Our walking tour ends at Hotel El Convento, adjacent to all the shops and restaurants. Your guide will be happy to answer any questions you have about additional sightseeing, dining or shopping plans.
This is one adventure not to be missed while in Puerto Rico!Join this fully-guided nighttime BioBay kayak adventure and paddle your way through the mystical mangrove channels leading to "Laguna Grande".
There you will meet our glowing friends, the Pyrodinium bahamense, microscopic planktons capable of producing natural light at the touch of your hand! Explore these amazing organisms up close as our professional eco guides take you to discover all their secrets. Learn how this fragile and unique ecosystem maintains a perfect balance of life and what you can do to protect such a special place.
On this 2-hour BioBay kayak experience, you'll get to:
* Learn interesting interpretations about the reserve's fragile ecology
* Paddle in a safe and closed environment
* Explore these amazing planktons up close
* Watch how every stroke of your paddle leaves behind a glowing swirl of blue light and fish light up their path like shooting stars in the water.
Important information
The bio bay is an unpredictable natural phenomenon that may be influenced by multiple factors.
Bioluminoscity level can vary from very visible to a minimum or none without any previous notice. The full Moon phase may also affect the visibility of the bioluminescence.
Please note that the maximum weight limit for kayaks is 225 pounds (102 kg).
Welcome to our 3-hour walking tour of Old San Juan! On your private half-day tour, learn about the history of San Juan and understand the complex status of the Commonwealth, and the ways this small island has influenced the rest of Latin America.
On your private walking tour, you will:
Start your tour at the beautiful fountain in Jardin Paseo de Ballaja, a historic park filled with beautiful greenery and a popular spot for locals to relax and enjoy the scenery;
Discover El Morro, one of the most iconic landmarks in Puerto Rico where you will be able to admire the fortress from the outside and take in the stunning views of the coastline;
Walk through Plaza del Quinto Centenario, a beautiful square that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas with an impressive monument at the centre of the plaza;
Cross Puerta de San Juan, a beautiful gateway that leads into the heart of Old San Juan;
Visit Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud, a historic chapel with beautiful architecture that's been an important part of the community for centuries;
Explore Parque de las Palomas, a lovely park and a great photo spot to immortalise your time in San Juan;
Pass by Fortaleza, an iconic structure that played an important role in the history of Puerto Rico;
Visit a local "Panama Hat" shop, a great spot to pick up a Panama hat or the perfect memento of your time on the island.
Whether this is your first trip to San Juan or your 50th, a private walking tour of Old Town with a guide is the perfect way to discover the secrets hidden in plain sight, and learn the history of the island.
Enjoy a local, professional guide's perspective on what it's like to live on the island today, and get tips on the island's best-kept secrets. With sweeping oceanside vistas, daunting stone forts, steep hills, and intricate stone roads, San Juan oozes a mix of old European charm and vibrant Latin culture.
On your tour, your guide will give you the best tips for exploring the island. Your guide will be sure to give you a list of their favourite restaurants and introduce you to locals who will make the difference between a tourist holiday to a lifelong love affair with the island and its people.
Get off the road. Get off the paved trail! See something new and interesting!
During this fascinating and advanced tour, we'll seek out some of El Yunque Rainforest's hidden gems. Experience natural trails that will lead you to the various river, waterfalls, and natural pools.
The initial hike/walk is a 25-30 minute journey up a dirt/rock path with some river wading. This trail is surrounded by bamboo trees, rainforest flowers, and many other beautiful plants. We will first visit a collecting pool that forms at the base of a waterfall. Here you will have the opportunity to swim on its crystal clear waters and enjoy the different tones of its deep pools. A glimpse at the first waterfall is great for pictures opportunities!
The adventure finishes in a pool area, its best-kept secret. After a few minutes of rock climbing, arrive at a natural river where you can swim, swing from a rope, and enjoy the exhilarating natural water slides.
The Zipline and El Yunque Hiking Combo Tour is an opportunity to experience Puerto Rico's Rainforest in an exhilarating way.
The initial hike/walk is a 25-30 minute journey up a dirt/rock path with some river wading. This trail is surrounded by bamboo trees, rainforest flowers, and many other beautiful plants.
We will first visit a collecting pool that forms at the base of a waterfall. Here you will have the opportunity to swim in its crystal clear waters and enjoy the different tones of its deep pools. Great for picture opportunities!
The adventure finishes in a pool area, its best-kept secret. After a few minutes of rock climbing, arrive at a natural river where you can swim, swing from a rope, and enjoy the natural water slides.
The Zipline Adventure part of the tour consists of 7 Zipline platforms and 1 rappel station, each strategically located within the rainforest canopy. You will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours to 2 hours to complete the Canopy Zipline. All landing platforms are equipped with safety gear and handrails, and a guide will be there to help you land safely and move through the course. The platforms are as high as 100ft into the canopy and as far apart as 465ft! Flying through the air surrounded by nature is the most amazing feeling you will ever encounter! And gazing over the different ecosystems of the El Yunque National Rainforest Park is not to be missed!
