El Yunque Rain Forest
More than 4000 ft high, El Yunque Rain Forest is the only Rain Forest in the US National Forest system. It offers many trails with views of waterfalls, diverse flora and many picturesque scenaries. It hosts a number of species such as the endangered Puerto Rican parrot (very rarely seen) and the coqui frogs(indegenous tree frogs) which are very melodious.
US Forest Service Tours of the rainforest are available 7 days a week, on a first come first serve basis. 1 hour tours, they leave on the half hour-starting at 10:30am to 2:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Palo Colorado Visitor Center for a fee of $5 general admission, $3 seniors and children 12 and under.
For additional info: 787-888-5646 or 787-888-1880. Or stop by the tours desk in the ESJ Tower lobby for directions or to arrange for a tour from the hotel.

Camuy Caves
A 268-acre park is one of the largest underground formations in the Western Hemisphere.  You can explore the caves trails  that descend 200 feet through a fern filled ravine by guided tour.  The park is equipped with walking trails, food facilities and picnic areas.  It is about a 2 hour drive from Southwest San Juan, located on Route 129, Km 9.8, Camuy.  Open Wednesday-Sunday 8 am – 4pm
(787) 898-3100

Nearby attractions:
 Surfing, scuba diving, scooter rentals, jet skiing, banana boating, fishing, golfing and parasailing.

Please visit the Tours Desk in the lobby of the hotel, for additional nearby excursions and attractions.

This is a place not to be missed while vacationing in Puerto Rico.  San Juan is the second oldest city in the Americas.  It was founded in 1521 by San Juan Ponce De Leon.  It is characterized by its narrow cobblestone streets and colorful buildings most of which date back to the 16th and 17th century, when Puerto Rico was a possession of Spain.  Old San Juan is a main spot for local and international tourism because of its abundance of shops, historic places, museums, open air cafes, restaurants, its old beauty, and tree-shaded plazas. 
The oldest parts of the city remain enclosed by massive walls.  Once defensive forts, now known as museums-Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristobal are available for daily viewing between 9am-5pm June to November and 9am to 6pm December to May. 
(787)-729-6777.
Old San Juan is known  for its endless variety of puerto rican and international cuisine (which can be found throughout Calle Fortaleza), casinos, jewelry, cigars, rums, ceramics, hand woven linens and the outlet shops (such as POLO  Ralph Lauren, Puma, Dooney and Bourke, Coach, Guess and many others, all located on Calle Cristo.

Both English and Spanish are the official languages, the local currency is the U.S. dollar, no passports or visas are required to enter Puerto Rico from the United States.  The Island is 110 miles in length by 40 miles in width.  Puerto Rico has been part of the United States since 1898 and Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917. 
Climate:
Averaging 83 degrees farenheit in the winter and 85 degrees faranheit in the summer. 
Time Zone:
Atlantic Standard (AST)-Puerto Rico does not observe Daylight Savings Time
Liquor and Gambling laws:
Minimum age for consuming alcoholic beverages and gambling  in Puerto Rico is 18 years.
Currency:
U.S. Dollar
Holidays Observed in addition to U.S. holidays:
Three Kings Day Jan. 6; Hosto's Birthday, Jan 10; Palm Sunday; Good Friday; Easter Sunday; Emancipation Day, Mar. 22; De Diego Day. Apr. 18; Muñoz Rivera's Birthday, July 18; Constitution Day, July 25; Barbosa's Birthday, July 27; Discover of Puerto Rico, Nov. 19

This is a site worth visiting.  Take a free 45 minute interactive guided tour of the world’s largest rum distillery  and  enjoy free rum tasting!  Located in the town of Catano, across the San Juan Bay. 
Tours are available every half-hour Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm  (last tour at 4:15pm)  Sunday from 10am-5pm  (last tour at 3pm) 

Directions to the Bacardi Rum Distillery:
From San Juan take Highway 22 west to the Cantaño exit, Road 165. The plant is visible on the right about a mile from the exit on Road 165, Km 2.6, Int. 888, at the Bay View Industrial Park in Cantaño

ESJ Towers- 1-787-791-5151
Luis Munoz Marin Airport- 1-787-791 4670 or 1-787-791 3840
Emergency- Fire, Medical, Police- 911
Directory Assistance- 411

Please contact us at – 1-800-232-2903 or onesourcecondo@comcast.net

Please refer to the apartment guide for additional telephone numbers that may be helpful.