City And Countryside

OVERVIEW

Explore magnificent San Juan on a guided scenic drive. Board your air-conditioned transportation and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the Caribbean with its 17th century architecture and historical buildings, You will have the opportunity to enjoy a self-guided visit at the Fort San Cristobal, the largest fortification built by the Spaniards in the New World (1634), which was declared in 1983 part of the San Juan UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll around its Main Plaza and see the "Garitas" meaning watchtowers, an extensive tunnel system which will greatly amaze you, a bunker with two observation posts, a dungeon, authentic mortar balls and much more. Back in your transportation bus, your guided tour continues stopping at the Capitol Building for a photo opportunity. After this, your guided drive will continue to New San Juan, passing by the Condado District filled with high-rise condos and luxury resorts, with views of a beautiful beach along the way. Your tour will continue to your next stop at a historical traditional farm, where you'll enjoy a guided bus ride in an idyllic tropical paradise situated on 2,000 acres of former agriculture plantation, with its diverse and striking variety of trees and tropical flowers, populated by colorful peacocks, birds and more. Beginning the ride, you will enjoy a refreshing Piña Colada drink. When done, you'll board the bus once more, sit back for a relaxing return to Old San Juan, with an optional drop off at the famous "Columbus Square" to enjoy free time on your own to shop at local souvenir shops, browse around or take pictures in the old city.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the modern side of San Juan and the historical area that was founded in 1521.
• Wander through San Cristobal, the largest Spanish-built fort in the New World.
• Travel into the surrounding countryside and tour a former sugar plantation..
• Remain in Old San Juan to shop at the end of the excursion, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.