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5 Days in San Juan: A Tropical Adventure

Faye Evans

Faye Evans

16 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of San Juan. From savoring local delicacies to exploring historic landmarks, this blog will take you on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Puerto Rico.

Trip to San Juan

Day 1Coffee, Markets, and Beach Bliss
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$108

Rubens Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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La Plaza del Mercado de Santurce
Outdoor plaza with daytime farmer's market & food vendors & a restaurant/music scene at night.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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La Ventana al Mar
Condado oceanfront park, aka the "Window to the Sea," with shady palms & nighttime entertainment.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Cayo Blanco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2Culinary Delights and Cultural Wonders
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$125

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$ 6

Restaurate Castellana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
4 - 5 min

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Museo del Niño de Carolina
Children's museum with hands-on educational exhibits, plus go-karts & a colorful outdoor play area.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
27 - 33 min

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Plaza Colón
Tree-lined square close to the old city, with outdoor cafes & a monument to Christopher Columbus.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Cafe Puerto Rico
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 3Cafes, Castles, and Captivating History
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$129

Cafe Berlin
Variety of Caribbean, Puerto Rican and Vegetarian dishes.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
3 - 4 min

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Castillo San Cristóbal
Walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 & largest of the Spanish built forts in Americas.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Caficultura
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 4Colonial Charm and Gastronomic Delights
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$133

Patio del Nispero
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
10 - 15 min

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Enduring 16th-century Spanish fortification atop a promontory with cannons pointing seaward.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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Ostra Cosa Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
Day 5Sandwiches, History, and Farewell to San Juan
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$127

El Meson Sandwiches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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San Juan National Historic Site
This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Ostra Cosa Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $628 In total

Activities & Food:$622
Transport:$6