San Juan, Puerto Rico Selected as One of Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel" Top 10 Cities for 2018

San Juan is known for its enchanting and dynamic atmosphere, where colonial meets contemporary. And, despite the obstacles the city has faced this past month, San Juan continues to be a place rich in natural beauty, culture and cuisine. "We are honored that our beloved city of San Juan is included in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018," said José Izquierdo, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC). "What makes San Juan unique are our people and spirit of hospitality, which we've showcased more than ever this past month. It's this resiliency along with the commitment of our Governor Ricardo Rosselló that is allowing us to rebuild an even stronger Puerto Rico and be ready to welcome visitors this holiday season."

The city is best known for its 16^th century colonial history paired with its more contemporary areas full of some of the best cuisine offerings in the Caribbean. From cobblestone streets to award-winning beaches, the unrivaled spirit of Puerto Ricans is what keeps visitors returning and wanting more. Far down its rebuild phase, San Juan is already welcoming visitors, especially those interested in traveling with a purpose to help support Puerto Rico's rebuilding efforts across the Island.  

"San Juan is a vibrant and enduring city, in large part thanks to the people that live there," said Lonely Planet's Central America and Caribbean destination editor Bailey Freeman. "We have been following the situation on the ground closely since Hurricane Maria's landfall last month, and while relief efforts are currently ongoing, we believe that Puerto Rico's capital will surprise the world with how quickly it gets back on its feet. Keeping the traveler in mind, the reasons we named San Juan one of the best cities to visit in 2018 are still as strong as ever. Many local businesses and hotels are already reopening and we're confident that this progress will continue steadily into the New Year."

For more information on visiting San Juan, including details on open attractions, hotels, and the city's most popular restaurants and more, visit SeePuertoRico.com. And, for information on other Island updates (related to hospitals, ATMs, supermarkets, etc.) across the Island, visit http://status.pr/.

Visitors with questions about travel to San Juan can call the Puerto Rico Tourism Company hotline at 787-522-5960, or talk to us via Live Chat online.

To see the Lonely Planet "Best in Travel" list, visit:  www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel, featuring all of the destinations selected and advice on visiting them.  Best in Travel 2018 will be the cover story in the upcoming issue of Lonely Planet magazine, on newsstands November 7.

About the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry. It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among visitors and local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations. PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

About Lonely Planet
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SOURCE Puerto Rico Tourism Company