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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- January 22, 2007
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| San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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As Puerto Rico is a U.S. Commonwealth with U.S.
citizenship, passports aren't necessary for U.S. citizens. That's great news
because you'll want to go -- over and over. The breathtaking beauty and bounty
of Puerto Rico didn't escape Christopher Columbus' attention. He came to the
island on his second voyage to the New World in 1493, naming the town Puerto
Rico and the island San Juan. The names were later switched and San Juan
quickly became an important military outpost in the Caribbean. Over the
centuries their shift focused from military to economic. Today, Puerto Ricans
enjoy one of the highest standards of living in Latin America.
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| The Top 8 Attractions
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| Old San Juan
Old San Juan is a district consisting of
400 restored buildings from the 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial
period, steeped in old world, European romantic charm. |
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| Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
787-977-6277
The largest museum is Puerto Rico is the
Museo de Arte. Housed in a former hospital, the permanent collection
features artwork spanning five centuries! Outside is a five-acre sculpture
garden. The museum also hosts concerts and festivals. |
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| El Yunque
The only rainforest in the U.S. National
Forest Service is 28,000 acres of lush tropical forest featuring unique
flora and fauna and numerous brooks and waterfalls. |
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| Plaza de Americas 787-788-8400
The largest shopping center in the
Caribbean features over 300 stores, 21 cinemas and 25 eateries and popular
theme restaurants. The Plaza is anchored by J.C. Penney, Sears and the
island's only Macy's. |
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| Bacardi Co. 787-788-8400
This tour of the world's largest rum
distillery highlights Bacardi's 144-year-old heritage and traditions and
ends with free samples. |
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| Fort El Morro 787-729-6754
In 1539, Spain began the construction of
Fort El Morro. Rising 140 feet above the sea, the 20-foot-thick walls
proved a formidable defense against Spain's enemies. The kids will love
the endless dungeons and tunnels and you'll adore the view. The Spaniards
also built a wall around the city of San Juan, parts of it are still
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| San Juan Cathedral 787-722-0861
Built in 1540 the cathedral is an authentic
and rare New World example of medieval architecture. Both Ponce de Leon
and San Pio, a Roman Catholic martyr, are entombed in the cathedral. |
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| Culebra National Wildlife
Reserve
Much of the land on the island of Culebra
has been designated as a wildlife reserve to protect the seabird colonies
and turtle-nesting sites. |
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