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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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San Juan is the capital and biggest city in Puerto Rico. It is located on the northeastern coast of the island. The municipality of San Juan covers 77 sq mi (199.2 sq km) and has a population of about 400,000 (2011 estimate).

Guide to San Juan PR Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in San Juan PR that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

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San Juan is older than any city on the American mainland. Established by the Spanish in 1521, it is the second oldest European-established city in the Americas after Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

The Puerto Rico Capitol in San Juan
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Due to its long history, San Juan has many historical buildings including La Fortaleza, which is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Americas. Its defensive fortresses, among them Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristóbal, are noted places of interest.

San Juan experiences a tropical monsoon climate. Average temperature fluctuates between 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 90°F (32°C). The months of January to March are the driest while for the rest of the year rainfall is quite evenly distributed.

Fort San Cristóbal, San Juan
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Visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico

The main gateway to San Juan is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, located about 14 km from the city center. The airport gets flights from various cities in the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Places of Interest in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Castillo de San Cristóbal
Castillo de San Jerónimo
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Catedral de San Juan Bautista
Palacio de Santa Catalina (La Fortaleza)

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