El Morro Question

[Boatingmom]

Is this the type of tour you can doeven if it rains? If not any other suggestions for rainy weather?

[bamntem]

As a matter of fact my husband and I were in San Juan last week and it rain. Yes, you could still visit El Morro if it rains. We wore our rain ponchos.

 

If you do not want to walk in the rain, then there are some great cultural & history museums and churches to tour. The museums are closed on Mondays & Sundays. The churches are opened daily. Check out the Fodor's San Juan 2004 or 2005 book at your local library. It contains information about the museums and churches. Most of the museums are free and some require $2 donation. There is even a children's museum if you have children which requires a fee to get in.

 

So check out the museums or churches.

[Boatingmom]

Thanks for the reply. I was getting worried with the forecast and traveling with 2 children:confused: . El Morro it is. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

[cynbar]

You can also try http://www.tripadvisor.com for ideas of things to do, in San Juan and just about everywhere. It's one of my favorite websites---

[rlanting]

How many hours does it take to really see all of the Fort and the Old San Juan ?

 

Thats doing a little shoping all the way to checking out all the History. Just want to know if I'm setting enough time aside.

[98Charlie]

How many hours does it take to really see all of the Fort and the Old San Juan ?

 

Thats doing a little shoping all the way to checking out all the History. Just want to know if I'm setting enough time aside.

Personally, I would allow at least 1½ hours for El Morro. We spent about 2½ there recently. Wear comfortable shoes! Lots of cobblestone walking.

 

We took a cab up and then walked back toward Old San Juan where we caught the trolley (free). If you get the map of the trolley it will show two routes. One was not operating because of damage to the roadway.

 

However, with the one that was operating you could hop on/off at their marked stops. We ended up at the straw market, nice but not a big area near the tourist center.

 

Charlie

[rlanting]

I see there is lots of stores in the old town area... how is the prices cheaper then back home ??

 

Thanks for the info. above.

[palmtre2]

The store prices aren't much cheaper near the pier than here at home. You can get some good deals on cigars, purses and sandals in the straw market, but be ready to haggle.

[rlanting]

The store prices aren't much cheaper near the pier than here at home. You can get some good deals on cigars, purses and sandals in the straw market, but be ready to haggle.

 

Is the Straw Market right in Old Town?? :)

 

And what kind of hours is it open...

 

Thanks Randy

[98Charlie]

Click Here For Link to a map of Old San Juan.

 

You will see the cruise ship piers at the bottom center. El Morro is the dark blue area in the upper left corner. The straw market is located near the tourist information center at the bottom of the map just to the left of the piers marked with the green circle with and "i" in it.

 

Charlie

[rlanting]

Thanks for the Info. will go and check it out, does anyone know if they are open on Sundays or just during the week?? and what is their hours??

 

Thanks again Randy :)

[98Charlie]

From the brochure we picke up a few weeks ago:

 

December - April 9AM to 6PM

May - November 9Am to 5PM

 

3 bucks to get in; 5 if you want to see San Cristobal too. Senior discount. Age 13-17 is $1. Under 12 free.

 

No mention of being closed any days. For info, call (787) 729-6777.

 

Charlie

[pootsien2]

Has anybody been in San Juan on the 4th of July?? We will be there this 4th of July on the Navigator of the Seas and hope that everything is open for tours.