Mr. Tractor

The ship does not dock at the pier in Old San Juan. So be prepared to get a taxi. Sharing the ride will save you money, so make friends! Use the free buses in San Juan for your own walking tour of Old San Juan. Get on the bus and take it to El Morro or San Sebastian forts and then walk down San Juan Hill to the port area. Stop at the visitor’s center and get a map with points of interest. It’s located at the west end of the downtown pier area. Then make sure you get on the NORTH BUS. When you see the fort. Just get off. It’s an easy walk down compared to up. And “free is good” in MrTractor’s book. Stay generally towards the harbor side of old town. You’ll easily find lots of interesting things. The monument to Columbus, two forts, the statue of Ponce De Leon, the monument to the women who saved the city from the Dutch invaders, the Puerto Rican White House, historic churches and parks, not to mention lots of shopping and breathtaking views. Follow Calle de Christo (Street) down to where it crosses Calle Fortaleza and you’ll find several nice outdoor cafés on an old cobblestone street where it dead ends into a famous shrine. Some good shopping opportunities surrounds this whole area. Try the guava coladas at the Mexican restaurant and ask for chips and salsa. They’re free, too!

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San Juan, Puerto Rico Shore Excursions

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