The old San-Juan area is a center of major tourist attractions. The Bishop's Palace of the 16th century at Plaza de San Jose is amazing in its architecture. The El Morro Fort owns the credit of being the biggest fort in the Caribbean. It is surrounded by small and circular sentry boxes, which are called "garitas". A typical Italian Classical Renaissance style architecture is noticeable in the El Capitolio building that has been serving as Legislature since its inauguration in 1929. You can also set on a tour to the Bacardi Rum Distillery to get a first hand knowledge on the production of Puerto Rican rum. Also worth visiting is the Fuerte San Cristobal, the biggest Spanish fortification that has been accredited as a World Heritage site in 1983. There are several Isla Verde vacation condos that come within an economic price range to cater to the budget travelers. Book one of them for a happening vacation in this Puerto Rican land.
There are plenty of shops selling beautiful locally made arts and crafts . Besides, there are also designer boutiques and large shopping malls. The gastronomy is typically Puerto Rican that is a fusion of Indian, African, and Spanish culinary delicacies. Seafood is very popular in the local bistros and restaurants. The San Juan Bautista Day is an important festival of this city that is celebrated to commemorate the patron saint of San Juan. In the middle of the night, the locals retreat towards the ocean and as custom has it, take three backward jumps to do away with their bad fate. Make one of the Isla Verde house rentals as your base and enjoy the enormous beauty of this wonderful place.