Complete loss on what to do in Puerto Rico!!! HELP!!!

[bahama_mama2015]

Stopping in SAN Juan from 7:30-4:00.

 

Other stops on the cruise are Grand Turk, St. Thomas, and Amber Cove.

 

We are a couple in our 30's no kids with us and then is our second cruise.

 

For some reason I know what I want to do in every port except SAN Juan.

 

Are there places within walking distance from the port? What are the must sees?

 

We are up for pretty much anything. Enjoy drinking and trying local cuisine.

 

Can you rent golf carts and explore the island on your own???

 

Any help is appreciated!

 

Thanks!

 

 

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[adrianypr]

http://www.seepuertorico.com/en/experiences/culture/old-san-juan/

 

 

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[LargeTexan]

Go to Ole Curiosidades and buy a Panama hat. Pardon me if the spelling is off.

 

 

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[Herfnerd]

Plenty of things to see in Old San Juan! El Morro, San Juan Batista Cathedral, Paseo de la Princesa, Bacardi Rum Factory and more

 

 

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[Hadraina]

Old San Juan is lovely to walk through. Head to the Princess Path, go on a rum tour, and be sure to get the mofongo at Restaurante Raices. All walking distance from the port.

 

 

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[Oompaland]

We love Puerto Rico! One of my favorite ports. Walk to the forts. The smaller one has much better photo ops. Cafe Puerto Rico has amazing mofongo. Small place, we eat outside and people watch.

 

 

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[Tapi]

Can you rent golf carts and explore the island on your own???

 

 

Puerto Rico is a pretty big island. 3.5 million people, and 1 million of them live in San Juan. It's a mini-Miami with busy expressways. There's no "renting a golf cart and exploring the island".

 

With that said, there are PLENTY of things to do in the Old San Juan area where the ship docks and convenient for such a short stop. Just walking around the old city and exploring the historical buildings, museums, forts, and parks will keep you busy for hours. Beautiful and unique. There are also many local restaurants and bars tucked all over the city. Of course, you can always play "dumb tourist" and head straight for Señor Frogs across the street from the pier. [emoji57]

 

 

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[bahama_mama2015]

Puerto Rico is a pretty big island. 3.5 million people, and 1 million of them live in San Juan. It's a mini-Miami with busy expressways. There's no "renting a golf cart and exploring the island".

 

With that said, there are PLENTY of things to do in the Old San Juan area where the ship docks and convenient for such a short stop. Just walking around the old city and exploring the historical buildings, museums, forts, and parks will keep you busy for hours. Beautiful and unique. There are also many local restaurants and bars tucked all over the city. Of course, you can always play "dumb tourist" and head straight for Señor Frogs across the street from the pier. [emoji57]

 

 

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So I could just walk to the forts, spend some time there and then walk to old SAN Juan and bar hop and have some local cuisine?

 

Everything is within walking distance?

 

 

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[Oompaland]

Yes, everything is walking distance. They do have a free trolley but its very crowded. My daughter and I took the trolley from the large fort once no room for husband so they walked. and they beat us back

 

 

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[navybankerteacher]

So I could just walk to the forts, spend some time there and then walk to old SAN Juan and bar hop and have some local cuisine?

 

Everything is within walking distance?

 

 

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Yes- the Fort walls extend around the old city on the west and north, and the cruise pier is on the south of the old city - which probably runs 1/2 mile north-south and 2 miles east-west; all pretty walkable .

[cath32]

If you want something a little more organized, consider one of the food walking tours. We really enjoyed the one we did with Spoons.

[sunquest76]

If you want something a little more organized, consider one of the food walking tours. We really enjoyed the one we did with Spoons.

 

Where can I find info on Spoons?

[mikesteg]

Where can I find info on Spoons?

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=spoons+tour+san+juan

[mikesteg]

Yes- the Fort walls extend around the old city on the west and north, and the cruise pier is on the south of the old city - which probably runs 1/2 mile north-south and 2 miles east-west; all pretty walkable .

 

If I'm looking at this right, it's about 1.25 miles to San Filipe del Morro:

 

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Muelle+4/501+Calle+Norzagaray,+San+Juan,+00901,+Puerto+Rico/@18.4645887,-66.1237042,16z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xc80d2243942499a7!2m2!1d-66.1100168!2d18.4626591!1m5!1m1!1s0x8c036ebdd9c262b9:0x6a00424a75265f23!2m2!1d-66.1235063!2d18.4709349!3e2

 

Getting off the ship, etc,. probably 1.5 in reality. San Cristobal is closer, but would probably make it closer to 2 miles to detour and walk to both. Perhaps 3.5 miles to make it a loop. Is that about right?

 

Thanks!

[Stinger-pr]

If I'm looking at this right, it's about 1.25 miles to San Filipe del Morro:

 

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Muelle+4/501+Calle+Norzagaray,+San+Juan,+00901,+Puerto+Rico/@18.4645887,-66.1237042,16z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xc80d2243942499a7!2m2!1d-66.1100168!2d18.4626591!1m5!1m1!1s0x8c036ebdd9c262b9:0x6a00424a75265f23!2m2!1d-66.1235063!2d18.4709349!3e2

 

Getting off the ship, etc,. probably 1.5 in reality. San Cristobal is closer, but would probably make it closer to 2 miles to detour and walk to both. Perhaps 3.5 miles to make it a loop. Is that about right?

 

Thanks!

 

Sound just about right on the money. But really, forget the distance and enjoy the city. I'd suggest you walk to San Cristobal first, cross over to El Morro and walk back to the ship across the city. You will find bars, places to eat and interesting stuff to experience along the way.

[mikesteg]

Sound just about right on the money. But really, forget the distance and enjoy the city. I'd suggest you walk to San Cristobal first, cross over to El Morro and walk back to the ship across the city. You will find bars, places to eat and interesting stuff to experience along the way.

 

Unfortunately, my kids will most likely wear themselves out at the forts and my wife probably can't handle the distance without having issues the next day. I will to go with your suggestion, but try to leverage the trolley a couple times through the day. Thank you!

Edited November 16, 2016 by mikesteg