If you go to Puerto Rico
What to do
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
www.nps.gov/saju/index.htm
Tour this 16th-century fort overlooking San Juan Bay and operated by the National Park Service. Adults $3, children under age 16 free.
Spread Eagle II
Leaves from Fajardo
787-887-8821
www.snorkelpr.com
Beautiful sail, descent snorkeling, friendly staff. Adults $70, children $50.
Where to stay
Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Ashford Avenue, San Juan
787-722-7000
www.marriott.com
City location, clean rooms, pools, nice beach. Rates $160-$290.
Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Rio Grande
787-888-6000
www.wyndhamriomar.com
Forty minutes outside San Juan, remote crescent beach, pools, expensive food. Rates $143-$1,044.
Where to eat
Via Appia
1350 Ashford Ave.
San Juan
787-722-4325
Good Italian food, tasty pizza, outdoor cafe. Pizzas $12-$18.
Ropa Vieja
1021 Ashford Ave., San Juan
787-725-2665
High-end Puerto Rican and
Cuban food. Try the mofongo (fried plantains) with shrimp, $22.95.
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