San Juan, Puerto Rico is absolutely breathtaking. The clear blue water and white beaches are pure paradise and not to mention, you can experience all of this without a passport! As a Southwest loyalist, I was also ecstatic to find out they now have flights to tropical paradises!

But there's more to San Juan than the beautiful beaches and resorts. If you want to explore some historical landmarks, you need to be sure to make some time for Old Town, San Juan.

Old San Juan had various historical landmarks to explore. I spent the most time exploring Castillo San Felipe del Morro. The size and intricate details of the landmark were remarkable. It originally served as a fort back in 1540 to protect the city from various attacks from foreign powers. Outside of the vast fort, there's also a national park which can include a variety of lizards, flying kites and tourist trying to capture the perfect shot. The views from within and on top of the fort were quite amazing. There's so much more to explore in Old Town, I would definitely advise spending at least 2 days to explore.

San Juan is also known for their authentic restaurants with classic Puerto Rican dishes and mojitos.