Caribbean Island Guide · SJU
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A major air connection with a walkable historic district.
Overview
San Juan is Puerto Rico’s capital and a major commercial air gateway. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is in Carolina, near San Juan, while Old San Juan, the cruise piers, and the forts of San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal occupy the historic peninsula.
Known for
- Old San Juan’s streets and plazas
- El Morro and San Cristóbal fortifications
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport connections
- Regional flights to smaller Caribbean airports
Things to do
- Walk the streets and plazas of Old San Juan
- Visit El Morro and San Cristóbal
- Explore the city walls and waterfront
- Use San Juan as a regional-air connection point
Getting to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) receives nonstop and connecting flights from the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Regional and charter aircraft connect SJU with smaller airports including St. Barthélemy.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico FAQs
How do you get to San Juan, Puerto Rico?
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) receives nonstop and connecting flights from the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Regional and charter aircraft connect SJU with smaller airports including St. Barthélemy.
What is San Juan, Puerto Rico known for?
San Juan is known for Old San Juan, the El Morro and San Cristóbal fortifications, its cruise port, and regional connections through Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
What is the gateway to San Juan, Puerto Rico?
The main gateway is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).
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