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4 Days in San Juan: Exploring History and Savoring Local Delights

Aracelis Montalvo

10 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 4-day adventure in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Discover ancient forts, immerse in art and culture, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with history, beauty, and mouthwatering flavors.

Trip to San Juan

Day 1Coffee, Art, and History
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$214

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$ 3

Café Marquesa
Condominio Balmoral
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
9 - 14 min

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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
Esteemed art museum specializing in Puerto Rican art, housed in 1920s neoclassical former hospital.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Castillo San Cristóbal
Walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 & largest of the Spanish built forts in Americas.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Caficultura
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$56
1 - 2 min

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Cafe Puerto Rico
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2Gastronomic Delights and Architectural Wonders
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$177

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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
28 - 34 min

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Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Landmark 1540 cathedral, second oldest in the Americas, holding tomb of city founder Ponce de León.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Patio del Nispero
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
3 - 4 min

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Cafe El Punto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 3Cultural Immersion and Coastal Charm
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$204

L'Osteria de Decanter
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
6 - 9 min

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Museo de las Américas
Exhibits in an 1800s army barracks showing pre-Columbian to modern art from the Americas.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Enduring 16th-century Spanish fortification atop a promontory with cannons pointing seaward.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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Ostra Cosa Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$56
3 - 4 min

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St. Germain Bistro & Café
A Neighborhood Bistro @ Old San Juan located off the beaten path that offer fresh dishes, refreshing drinks made at the moment you order.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$68
Day 4Sandwiches, Historic Sites, and Coffee Delights
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$193

El Meson Sandwiches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
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
10 - 15 min

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St. Germain Bistro & Café
A Neighborhood Bistro @ Old San Juan located off the beaten path that offer fresh dishes, refreshing drinks made at the moment you order.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$68
4 - 5 min

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Cafe El Punto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $796 In total

Activities & Food:$787
Transport:$9