PuertoRico

Puerto Rico

Welcome to SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO !Arrival to San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín, International Airport.

Passengers will identify Europcar, Avis or Budget shuttles that will take them to the car rental site.

Drive to your hotel in San Juan and spend the rest of the day at leisure or take a short drive to Old San Juan, our beautiful colonial city and capital of Puerto Rico. Or simply enjoy the beaches of Isla Verde (Blue Flag Beach), Ocean Park, Condado or El Escambron (Blue Flag Beach). Or start your adventure in Puerto Rico going shopping to the biggest and most important mall in the Caribbean, Plaza Las Americas.

Notice: This itinerary is based on a car rental and lodging included. We are also providing a list of plac-es you can visit independently. This brochure is a suggested program. Rates will be quoted on time.

Arrival to Puerto Rico Day 1

Stay in San Juan provided by Popcorn Tours, suggested hotels:

Zone 1 – Old San Juan; Sheraton Old San Juan:Zone 2 - Condado; BW Condado Palm: Superior / Doubletree by Hilton San Juan: San Juan Marriott: SuperiorZone 3 – Isla Verde; Howard Johnson Isla Verde: Superior / Embassy Suites San Juan: Intercontinental San Juan: Superior / Hotel Boutique - San Juan Water Beach Club /Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde: Superior

San Juan Marriott:

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Old San Juan is the second oldest city in the Americas and has the biggest and most important natural harbor in the Caribbean. You can enjoy the magni�cent colonial plazas and buildings, fantastic shopping, great restaurants, its fortresses and the world famous El Morro Castle. Walking the cobblestone streets of this old city alone by itself is an unforgettable experience.

Optional:

• City Tour Old San Juan (can include shopping) – 4 hours. Pop Corn Tours provide this tour. For more information call 787-765-1776.

• San Felipe del Morro Castle and Fort San Cristobal (San Juan National Historic Site) – Administered by the National Park Service. Entrance fee $5. Explore the largest fortress built by the Spaniards in the New World; visit the dungeons, tunnels, sentry boxes and experience how the Spanish soldiers lived while defending the city walls and harbor from pirates, corsairs and buccaneers.

• Route of San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist) – For those interested in the rich religious tradition, history and culture of the old city, this is the tour you’ll need! 4 hours. Pop Corn Tours provide this tour. For more information call 787-765-1776.

• Walk by your own and explore – Simply relax and walk through the cobblestone streets, visiting the shops, restaurants, cafes, parks and museums the old city has to o�er.

• Casa Bacardi (Cataño) – Situated across the bay in the municipality of Cataño, you can visit the largest rum distillery in the world. Enjoy an interactive tour through history and learn the rum production process. Entrance fee $12

• Dinner in the evening in Old San Juan – Many world famous restaurants are located in Recinto Sur, Fortaleza, San Francisco, Del Cristo and San Sebastian Street, Puerto Rican and International Cuisine for all tastes.

Explore San JuanDay 2

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San Juan Nightlife

Old San Juan Harbor

Plaza Colón

San Juan Harbor

San Felipe del Morro Castle

Plaza Las Americas

Ballajá Barracks

Optional (cont):

• National Gallery – �is museum is located in a XVI century Dominican convent. It contains paintings by Puerto Rican masters, like Jose Campeche and Francisco Oller, among other national treasures from the XVII to XX century. Open from Tuesday to Saturdays, from 9:30AM to 5:00PM. Closed on lunch hours 12:00M -1:00PM.

• Architectural Tours of Old San Juan and its forts – Fun, historically accurate tours based on the fascinating facts, rich history and unique architectural features of Old San Juan. Pop Corn Tours provide this tour, for more information cal 787-765-1776.

• Museum of the Americas – �is museum is located in the second level of Cuartel Ballajá, the last and largest structure built by the Spaniards in the XIX Century in the New World. Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM and on Sunday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM. Closed on Mondays.

• Plaza del Mercado Santurce, also known as La Placita – Is a market square very popular among locals and among tourists as well. Has been in business for more than 100 years. At night is one of the most popular places to hang out and spend a great time enjoying the “�esta” atmosphere only Puerto Rico o�ers.

• Museum of Art of Puerto Rico – Located in the neighborhood of Santurce, near the tourist zone of Condado and Isla Verde. Contains one of the largest collections of Puerto Rican art dating back from the XVIII Century to the present. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and Sunday from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. Closed on Mondays.

• Plaza Las Americas – �e largest shopping mall in the Caribbean, Plaza Las Americas has more than 300 stores in 1.8 million square feet of commercial space. Just 10 minutes away from the tourist zones of Old San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde.

Explore San JuanDay 2

Check-out from your hotel in the morning and head west to Guánica. Guanica was the entry point of both, the Spanish in the early 16th century and the Americans at the end of the XIX century. Guanica is famous for its harbor, dry forest and beauti-ful natural reserves.

Driving time: 2 hours

Optional:

• Guánica Dry Forest (Guánica) – A World Biosphere Reserve, it’s as subtropical dry forest located in the southwest, is the best example of a dry forest in the Caribbean. Ideal for bird watching; you can �nd also beautiful beaches, picnic areas and a visitor center.

• El Faro Ruins (Guánica) – Part of the Guanica Dry Forest, this ruin was a Spanish colonial lighthouse. �e walls and the core of the lighthouse are still standing, but the immediate area is fenced o�. �e lighthouse marked the entrance to Guanica Bay. It was listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places.

• Gilligan Island (Guánica) – Cayo Aurora, also known as Gilligan’s Island, is part of the Biosphere Reserve of Guanica and managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DRNA). �e water around the island is crystal clear, very good for snorkeling. Arrangements to get there can be made in the hotel.

Explore GuanicaDay 3 & 4

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Driving time: 2 hours

Stay in Guanica provided by Pop Corn Tours, suggested hotel:

Hotel in Guánica: CopaMarina Beach Resort: SuperiorCopaMarina Beach Resort: CopaMarina Beach Resort: CopaMarina Beach Resort:

Guanica Beach

Gilligan Island

El Faro Ruins

Guanica Dry Forest

Check-out from your hotel and head to the city of Ponce. Ponce is the second most important city in Puerto Rico outside the metropolitan area and features many points of interest for visiting tourists.

Driving time: 40 minutes

Optional:

• Ponce City Tour – Visit the famous Parque de Bombas or �rehouse ; here you’ll get the tickets for the Ponce Trolley for just $2 and the trolley will take you to a ride visiting Plaza de Las Delicias, Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, plenty of museums, churches, “Ponce Creole” architectural style homes, fountains and the picturesque neighborhoods that makes Ponce a destination within the destination. Aprox. 3 hour tour.

• Serrallés Castle – Constructed in the 1930’s on a hill that overlooks the entire city of Ponce, is a visual testament to the sugar-boom in the early 20th century that made many families in Ponce very rich. It’s a masterpiece of Spanish Revival architecture.

• Cruceta del Vigía (Watchman Cross) – It’s a 100 foot-tall cross shaped observation post that over looks the entire city of Ponce and the Caribbean Sea. It houses a visitor center and a horizontal sky-bridge with a wonderful panoramic view. Free admission.

• La Guancha Boardwalk – Day and night entertainment and a great place to mingle with locals. Free admission.

City of PonceDay 5

Driving time: 40 minutes

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Our Lady GuadalupeCathedral

Watchman Cross

Serrallés Castle

Day 5

Optional (cont):

• Caja de Muerto Island or Coffin Island – “Superb beaches” – Need to take a boat for an unforgettable experience in a secluded island in the Caribbean facing the city of Ponce.

• Hacienda Buena Vista – Historic site. A 19th Century co�ee plantation or hacienda and living museum. Reservations are required. Very educational and entertaining.

• Tibes Indian Ceremonial Park – Historical site. Is the largest Indian Ceremonial Center in the Caribbean and the best preserved; you can go back through time and live the experience of a typical Indian Village in the Caribbean before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Open from �ursday to Sunday.

• Plaza Del Caribe (Shopping Mall in Ponce) – �is shopping mall is the largest and most important in the southern region of Puerto Rico. It has over 140 stores, including local, American and European stores. Open Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM and Sundays 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

City of Ponce

Stay in Ponce provided by Pop Corn Tours, suggested stay:

Hotel Inn Ponce: SuperiorPonce Plaza: SuperiorPonce Hilton:

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La Guancha Boardwalk

Parque de Bombas

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Coffin Island

Ponce Square

Check-out from your hotel and drive to the East Coast of Puerto Rico.

Driving time: 1 hour 45 minutes approximately

Optional:

• The Outlet 66 Mall – �is Outlet Mall is the largest and most important mall in the East Coast of Puerto Rico. With more than 77 stores and 41 modules, it has the same stores as most of the outlet malls in mainland United States. You can combine a great shopping experience with a wonderful day at the beach or the rainforest.

• El Portal del Yunque Information and Visitors Center – El Yunque National Forest (Rio Grande) – �is information center is located just o� road #191 on the way up to the El Yunque National Forest, following the Mameyes River above the tiny town of Palmer. Open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• El Yunque Rainforest (Río Grande) – Is the only rainforest in the U.S. National Park Service System. El Yunque has been a Federal Forest Reserve for over a century. Originally set aside in 1876 by the Spanish Crown, the forest represents one of the oldest reserves in the Western Hemisphere.

• La Monserrate or Luquillo Beach (Luquillo) – Is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico. As background you have El Yunque Rainforest. �is world famous beach is certi�ed as a Blue Flag Beach. You can combine a visit to El Yunque Rainforest in the morning and in the a�ernoon enjoy Luquillo Beach.

Driving time: 1 hour 45 minutes approximately

Canóvanas, Río Grande and LuquilloDay 6

Stay in Fajardo provided by Pop Corn Tours

Suggested hotels in Fajardo: Gran Meliá:Wyndham Rio Mar: Superior El Conquistador Resort: SuperiorWyndham Rio Mar: El Conquistador Resort: Wyndham Rio Mar: El Conquistador Resort: Wyndham Rio Mar: El Conquistador Resort: Wyndham Rio Mar: El Conquistador Resort: San Juan View

Canóvanas, Río Grande and Luquillo

Catamaran

Bioluminescent Bay

Palomino Island

Seven Seas Beach

El Yunque Rainforest

El Yunque Rainforest

The Outlet 66 Mall

La Monserrate Beach

El Yunque Rainforest

Day 7

Driving time: 15 to 30 minutes

Optional:

• Bioluminescent Bay at Las Croabas (Fajardo) – A main attraction that distinguish Puerto Rico as unique among the rest of the islands in the Caribbean. Las Croabas is one of the three bioluminescent or glowing bays in the island of Puerto Rico. Have a magical experience with the mysterious blue-green light in the water. Popcorn Tours provide this tour. For more information call 787-765-7116.

• Catamaran (Fajardo) – Spend half or full day excursion on the East Coast, exploring uninhabited islands and cays, snorkeling and sipping tropical drinks. Tour provided by Pop Corn Tours. For more information call 787-765-1776.

• Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve (Fajardo) – �e Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico owns this nature reserve in Fajardo. You should make your reservations directly visiting their web page www.�deicomiso.org before landing in Puerto Rico or when in Puerto Rico calling �e Conservation Trust directly at 787-722-5882.

Activities if staying at El Conquistador Resort:

• Private Beach at Palomino Island – �is beach is located in the private island of Palomino. El Conquistador Resort o�ers ferry transfers to its guests every hour. From Palomino island you can enjoy a beautiful view of the East Coast of Puerto Rico and the magni�cent El Yunque Rainforest.

• Coqui Water Park at El Conquistador Resort – 2.4 Acres of thrill and adventure await you at the family-friendly Coqui Water Park located at La Marina Village. Featuring a myriad exhilarating slides, rapids and trendy restaurants and bar, the water park is guaranteed to bring non-stop fun to guests of all ages. Operation hours: 9:30AM to 6:00PM

Driving time: 15 to 30 minutes

Explore Fajardo

Stay in Fajardo provided by Pop Corn Tours

Suggested hotels in Fajardo: Fajardo Inn:El Conquistador Resort: Superior El Conquistador Resort: El Conquistador Resort: El Conquistador Resort: El Conquistador Resort:

San Juan View

Driving time: 15 to 30 minutes

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Catamaran

Bioluminescent Bay

Palomino Island

Seven Seas Beach

Snorkeling

Day 8

Check-out from your hotel and return the car to Europcar, Avis or Budget Car Rental.

Transfer to San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.

Return Home

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Contact Information:

PopCorn Tours Wholesale & DMC – Receptive Tour OperatorPuerto Rico

Reservation: operations@pct.travelWebsite: www.pct.travel

Telephone: 1-787-765-1776

1007 Ave. Muñoz RiveraEdificio Darlington

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The quote will be ready 24hrs after requested.• Rates per person and USD.

• Net Rates.• According inclusions indicated.

• Subjet to availability.• Rates subjets to change without notice.

• Total payment two weeks before to first service.• Payment procedure:

• Credit Card, add 3% total invoice.• Wire transfer, add $ 45 USD charge bank.

• Cancelation Policy:• 4 days or less and No Shows: 100% penalty (non refund)

• 7 – 5 days before to arriving dte: 50% total amount.• 8 - 10 days before to arriving date: 25% total amount.

• 11 or more days: $ 35 USD one charge.