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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 places 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

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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. 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.

• 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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Old San Juan Harbor

Old San Juan

San Juan Bay

San Felipe del Morro Castle

San Juan Nightlife

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• 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 over 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 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: 1 hour 30 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.

• 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. Price starts at $25 per person.

• 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.


City of PonceDay 3

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

Holiday Inn: Superior Ponce Plaza: SuperiorPonce Hilton:

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La Guancha Boardwalk

Old San Juan

Our Lady GuadalupeCathedral

Coffin Island

Parque de Bombas

Cabo Rojo is perhaps the playing ground and one of the most popular vacation spots among local Puerto Ricans. �e salt mines in Cabo Rojo are reported to be the oldest industry in the New World.


Optional:

• Los Morillos Lighthouse – El Faro or lighthouse was constructed in 1882 by the Spaniards and is one of the most popular attractions in Cabo Rojo. �e lighthouse is located over a white lime cli� which is surrounded by salt water lagoons and has a drop over 70 meters into the ocean. A must see!

• The Salt Flats “Las Salinas” – Las Salinas is located on the road to the lighthouse. �is attraction is surely worth a stop, the scenery is beautiful and quite amazing to see how the salt is collected. • Boquerón Beach and Fishing Village – Boquerón Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in the West Coast of Puerto Rico. Lots of typical restaurants and souvenir shops.

Stay in Cabo Rojo provided by Pop Corn Tours, suggested hotel:

Hotel Cabo Rojo Beach:

Explore Cabo RojoDay 4


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Los Morrillos Lighthouse

Los Morillos Lighthouse

Salt Flats “Las Salinas”

Boqueron Beach and Fishing Village

Rincon has some of the best sur�ng waves in the world and plenty of beautiful beaches. �e town of Rincon is also a destination within the destination. Sur�ng and sunsets has made Rincon famous, you’ll see why.

Optional:

• Punta Higuero’s Rincon Lighthouse & Park – �is lighthouse and park is a great stopping point in Rincon, o�ers a setting where you can relax and have a great view of surfers, Desecheo Island, th espectacular sunset and whale-watching during the mating season. Tour guides are available by appointment with the tourism o�ce.

• Rincon Surfing Beaches – Popular and famous beaches in this area includes Spanish Wall, Indicator & Steps. Rincon is considered a sur�ng haven and it is well known as one of the best sur�ng spots in the World.

• Diving / Snorkeling Tours (Rincon) – Located at the Rincon Marina, minutes from Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. Day trips to dive and snorkel Desecheo Island, sunset and whale watching cruises, �shing and custom cruises. Experienced captains, dive masters and instructors will take care of you.

• Whale-watching – Humpback whales may be seen in the winter from the observation post at the Rincon Lighthouse. �e peak season is February, though whales have been spotted from late December through late March. Just ask around the marina or the lighthouse. In the peak season, you may see them a few hundred meters o� the lighthouse.

Stay provided by Pop Corn Tours, suggested hotel:

Hotel in the town of Añasco: Rincon Beach Resort: Superior

Explore Rincón, Surfing Capital of Puerto Rico & Caribbean

Day 5

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Old San Juan Harbor

Rincon Beach

Steps Beach

Snorkeling

Surfing Beaches

Stay provided by PopCorn Tours, suggested hotels:

Hotel in Isabela: Parador Villas del Mar Hau:

Check-out from the hotel in the morning and drive to Isabela heading east. Isabela is a coastal town with several beautiful beaches, outstanding panoramic views and other diverse attractions like the rainforest, submarine rivers, caves and archeological sites among others.

Driving time: 30 minutes

Optional:

• Cara del Indio – Is a monument in honor of a local indian chief who fought the Spanish Conquistadors in 1511. You can see the indian face carved in the rock in the intersection of Road #2 and Road #113 to Isabela.

• Pozo Brujo – �is is a freshwater well at the end of the dirt tracks running to the west or Road #446.

• Blue Hole Beach – One of the best snorkeling areas on the north coast. East of the Villa Montaña Beach Resort, about 500m in front of a small row of houses.

• San Antonio de La Tuna Hermitage – �is major historical site dates from 1730. It comprises the ruins of a village that was abandoned in the early 19th century when the community moved to a more favorable location nearer the coast, which became the town of Isabela. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

• Golondrinas Cave – Part of the Isabela Pastillo sector. �ese caves are open to visitors.

• Villa Pesquera Beach – Is a very popular beach among locals in Isabela. On weekends many people visit this place to spend the day at the beach while they enjoy the music coming from the nearby kiosks.


Explore IsabelaDay 6

Stay provided by PopCorn Tours, suggested hotels:

Hotel in Isabela: Parador Villas del Mar Hau:

Check-out from the hotel in the morning and drive to Isabela heading east. Isabela is a coastal town with several beautiful beaches, outstanding panoramic views and other diverse attractions like the rainforest, submarine rivers, caves and archeological sites among others.


Optional:

• Cara del IndioConquistadors in 1511. You can see the indian face carved in the rock in the intersection of Road #2 and Road #113 to Isabela.

• Pozo Brujoor Road #446.

• Blue Hole BeachVilla Montaña Beach Resort, about 500m in front of a small row of houses.

• San Antonio de La Tuna Hermitagecomprises the ruins of a village that was abandoned in the early 19th century when the community moved to a more favorable location nearer the coast, which became the town of Isabela. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

• Golondrinas Cave

• Villa Pesquera Beachmany people visit this place to spend the day at the beach while they enjoy the music coming from the nearby kiosks.


Explore IsabelaExplore Isabela

Camuy Cave Park

Camuy Cave ParkCara del Indio

Hermitage of San Antonio de La Tuna

Villa Pesquera Beach

Blue Hole Beach

Explore Camuy – Arecibo – Orocovis - Barceloneta – San Juan

Day 7

Check-out from the hotel in the morning and drive through the north coast of the island which is distinguished by having the most important industrial corridor in the country, countless beaches, natural attractions and exclusive shopping areas.

Driving time: Between one hour in each tourist attraction mentioned below

Optional:

• Camuy Cave Park (Camuy) – �is cave is the tirad largest underground cave system in the World and the Camuy River runs through it. �e Puerto Rico National Parks manages and runs this 300 acre park o�ering walking tours through this enormous cave system. �e Tour begins with a trolley down a steep rolling hill surrounded by lush tropical plants and beautiful landscapes. Call before your visit, it could be closed due to weather conditions. You need to arrive before 3:00 PM, the last tour is at 3:15 PM. Address: Road #129 Km 18.9, Camuy P.R.Phone: 787-898-3100 and 787-898-3136Hours of operations: Wednesday – Sunday / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM • ToroVerde (Orocovis) – Toro Verde is a new Ecological Adventure Park where you can spend the day enjoying some of the most breathtaking views of Puerto Rico while experiencing adventure with family and friends. If you are someone who loves the thrill of an adrenaline rush, Toro Verde is a must visit for you. �ere are more miles of zip-line cables in this adventure park than any other park in the world and its success has been selected by Travel & Leisure Magazine as the 23rd Coolest New Attraction in the World to visit. Here you will �nd fun for children, youth, and adults alike. Pop Corn Tours o�ers this tour, for information call 787-765-1776.

Driving time: Between one hour in each tourist attraction mentioned below

Camuy Cave Park

Toro Verde

Camuy Cave Park

Day 7

Optional (cont):

• Arecibo Observatory (Arecibo) – Part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC), is the site of the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope and attracts visitors of all ages from all over the world. �e facility consists of approximately 10,000 square feet of building and outdoor space. It houses 3,500 square feet of exhibits, a 100 person auditorium and a science store. It also provides an observation platform that o�ers a beautiful view of the 305 meter radio telescope.Visiting hours during regular calendar: Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday and Tuesday closed.Summer Season (June 1 – July 31) Monday-Sunday / 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMWinter Season (Dec.15-Jan.15) Monday-Sunday / 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Puerto Rico Premium Outlets a Simon Center (Barceloneta) – Located in the town of Barceloneta, Premium Outlets o�ers the same Shopping experience as in the Continental United States.

Explore Camuy – Arecibo – Orocovis - Barceloneta – San Juan



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San Juan

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



Day 1Arrival

Day 8 Return

Day 2 & 7San Juan

Day 4ExploreCabo Rojo

Day 5ExploreRincón

Day 6ExploreIsabela

Day 7Camuy

Day 7Arecibo

Day 7Barceloneta

Day 7Orocovis

Night StayAirport Place of interest

Day 3City of Ponce

Barceloneta

Day 7

ExploreCabo RojoCabo Rojo

Itinerary

Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo

La Garita, San Juan

Toro Verde, Orocovis

Surfing Beach, Rincón

Itinerary

La Garita, San Juan

Contact Information:

PopCorn Tours Wholesale & DMC – Receptive Tour OperatorPuerto Rico

Reservation: [email protected]: 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.

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