Rare CruisinShips Posted October 15, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hopefully not an issue, but it's been brought up by a few people who I mentioned our cruise to. Some shootings in San Juan over this last weekend in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted October 15, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2019 No. San Juan is a big metro area, and there are areas where there are shootings pretty regularly- just like every large city in the US. Old San Juan is not that. Old San Juan is also the place where the capitol building and governor residence are located- so security is pretty darned good. And there have not been any protests for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinShips Posted October 15, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted October 15, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I've heard the caserios, like LL Torres, are the most dangerous areas in San Juan. Fortunately, none are close to tourist areas. There are a couple of small neighborhoods up near El Morro that have drug related crime, but if you stick with main business streets, public buildings, and plazas with activities, you'll probably not encounter these neighborhoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted October 16, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 hours ago, crewsweeper said: I've heard the caserios, like LL Torres, are the most dangerous areas in San Juan. Fortunately, none are close to tourist areas. There are a couple of small neighborhoods up near El Morro that have drug related crime, but if you stick with main business streets, public buildings, and plazas with activities, you'll probably not encounter these neighborhoods. On our last trip to San Juan, we went into La Perla... Even had a nice dinner there. Seems like it has calmed down a lot. The one thing I will say- DO NOT DRIVE THERE. Roads are super narrow, and it took a lot of co-ordination to get out with out hitting other cars. Thankfully, the residents are VERY helpful with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted October 16, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2019 If you're coming to OLD San Juan for a cruise, the only place you should be really mindful of is La Perla. It's a small, poor neighborhood in the north part of the old city, just outside the city walls. It's a place notorious for drug crime but for some years now, and especially after the success of the video for the song "Despacito" (the one NOT featuring Justin Beiber, please!), there has been more tourist interest in the area and the residents are aware of this and would just leave you be. There have not been any reports of crime towards tourists in that area for years now. Just like any big metro area, San Juan has crime problems. But the shootings you hear and read about are almost 100% drug related and usually happen away from tourist areas. Seldom you read about an innocent victim being involved in these shootings. So yes, you should be OK while visiting San Juan. Just be mindful of your surroundings just like anywhere else. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfans Posted October 27, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 27, 2019 we are landing close to midnight is it safe to get a taxi at that time or should we find a reputable car service we are going to embassy suites .. next day cruise terminal and when off the boat cruise terminal to caribe hilton then hilton to airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 28, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Patsfans said: we are landing close to midnight is it safe to get a taxi at that time or should we find a reputable car service we are going to embassy suites .. next day cruise terminal and when off the boat cruise terminal to caribe hilton then hilton to airport Yes...a taxi will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico8087 Posted October 28, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Taxi Will work just fine. The tourist área of SJ is very safe. No need to worry. Like any place There is issues. Puerto rico receives thousands of visitors during high season and There hasnt been anything of concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted October 28, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 8:19 AM, Patsfans said: we are landing close to midnight is it safe to get a taxi at that time or should we find a reputable car service we are going to embassy suites .. next day cruise terminal and when off the boat cruise terminal to caribe hilton then hilton to airport Just posted about our Uber ride from the airport to Embassy Suites. Taxis are also available. It is a short/quick ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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