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Spend a Day with Kids at Puerto Rico’s DISTRITO T-Mobile

by Mary Melnick

Jun 30, 2022

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With kids on summer break and travel restrictions easing, there is no better time for family travel. Families traveling to Puerto Rico this summer should check out the newest premier entertainment complex, DISTRITO T-Mobile. Guests can eat, play and explore while immersing themselves in the local culture.

 

Here are some tips and must-do activities while visiting DISTRITO T-Mobile:

 

ALOFT

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Guests should stay at ALOFT San Juan, the first ALOFT location on the island and a 10-minute ride from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.

 

La Burguesia

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There are tons of places to enjoy a delicious meal, but the best includes La Burguesía for lunch, which uses the freshest ingredients to create gourmet burgers and thick Belgian-cut fries. For dinner, check out Sazón Cocina Criolla for an authentic taste of Puerto Rico. Try island staples like mofongo and asopao de camarones. Enjoy delicious dessert at Dulcinea Ice Cream & Churro and try unique flavors like Fruity Pebbles and Guava & Queso.

 

zip line

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Make sure to check out Toroverde UrbanPark, the largest indoor ropes course in America. See how brave you are by zipping down the 120-foot-long zipline across the complex.

 

Beat the heat at Caribbean Cinemas VIP, featuring the world’s first multiprojection theater technology. The 270-degree panoramic view takes you beyond the traditional frame, giving you an unparalleled viewing experience.

 

Popular Plaza

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Lastly, take a break from the heat at Popular Plaza, which features more than 14,000 LED displays and the largest 4-K horizontal LED screen. The immersive experience showcases interactive content, sports broadcasting events, social media and nightly digital fireworks.

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