Tropical climate, friendly people, and delicious food. This past January I was lucky enough to go on a cruise with my boyfriend and his family to the Caribbean. We sailed out of Miami and visited gorgeous tropical islands that I had only researched before! The water was incredibly warm and a glorious shade of azul. That vacation I did become a snorkeling adventurer. AND LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. Between enjoying the sunshine, to helping my ginger man slather on the SPF 100, this vacation was amazing.
One place in particular that we made it to was Puerto Rico. Since it was a cruise our time on the island was limited but those precious hours there were well worth it! Full of culture and friendly people, Puerto Rico has much to offer even those who will be there a short period of time. The majority of our time was spent exploring the castle of El Morro. It is located right on the “prong” of Puerto Rico, and the views them self made the excursion worth while.
The castle was a major fort in protecting Puerto Rico throughout history from multiple attacks by pirates, invading countries, and was even used to defend the island in WWII. This jewel of a landmark is chocked full of salty ocean breezes, stunning views, creepy damp passageways, insightful history about the colony, and steep stairs. If you are ever in Puerto Rico, and have a limited amount of time to spend, I would highly recommend this as a stop. For a small entrance fee (since it is a National landmark) you too can experience this beautiful castle in all of its glory.
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