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Upon arrival, begin your exploration of San Juan. See La Muralla, La Fortaleza, and Museo de Casa Blanca.
On a walking tour, a local guide introduces you to San Juan and its 400 years of Spanish Colonial history. See the Capitol building, plazas, and museums. Enter El Morro Castle, a striking military fortification.
San Juan Botanical GardensGet an exciting look at the environment of Puerto Rico while you explore 289 acres of gardens, including a bamboo canopy, countless tropical plants, an orchid exhibit, and 125 species of palm trees. Frequented by over 60 species of birds, this visit is a real education in ecological diversity.
Surrounded by millennium-old trees, catching the barest glimpse of the bright feathers of the Puerto Rican parrot and listening to the distinctive chanting of the coquí frogs (said to stop singing if ever taken away from the island), you’ll understand why native Puerto Ricans considered this forest the home of the god of happiness. El Yunque is the only tropical forest within the U.S. National Forest Service and is a fantastic place to experience all the animal and plant riches that a rainforest has to offer.
Visit Luquillo BeachRelax at Luquillo Beach.
Picturesque Ponce is quite possibly the prettiest city in Puerto Rico. Colonial architecture, colorful balconies, horse-drawn carriages, and marble-lined sidewalks all combine to give Ponce its unbeatable charm. The town’s elegant cathedral rises from the main square, across from the almost gaudy former firehouse -- the building’s bright red and black stripes contrast with the surrounding edifices’ calm pastels. Step inside and check out the museum honoring the bravery of the city’s firemen and showcasing antique fire engines.
Descend into a Tolkein-like world of glowing caves, fern-shaded ravines, and underground rivers. The Camuy Caves are the third-largest cave system in the world, stretching out over 300 acres, and only seven miles of caves have so far been explored. See the highlights with a licensed guide.
Visit Caguana Ceremonial Indigenous Park and Heritage CenterLearn about the Indigenous people who lived in Puerto Rico before the arrival of the Spanish. At the Heritage Center, operated by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, you'll see artifacts, petroglyphs, and a number of stone-lined ball courts that archaeologists have uncovered. This is one of the most important Taino-culture archaeological sites in the world.
Free day to explore San Juan or relax by the pool.
LEAP Salsa Time
The tradition of salsa dancing awaits you! Locals show you how to move to Latin American rhythms.
Say your goodbyes and board your flight home.
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