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4-Day Adventure in San Juan: Exploring Art, History, and Nature

Sheyla Santiago

Sheyla Santiago

10 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Discover contemporary art at Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico and Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture at Museo del Niño de Carolina. Explore the iconic Casa BACARDÍ and Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Dive into history at Museo de San Juan and La Fortaleza. Visit El Capitolio de Puerto Rico and Puerta de San Juan. Uncover the rich heritage at San Juan National Historic Site. Experience the charm of Cuartel de Ballajá and Parque de las Palomas. Conquer your fears at Toro Verde Urban Park. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to San Juan

Day 1
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$100

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$ 6

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico
Museum showcasing regional/Latin American contemporary art in 1918 white-columned middle school.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
16 - 24 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
16 - 20 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$150

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$ 6

Casa BACARDÍ
Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$75
34 - 41 min

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Enduring 16th-century Spanish fortification atop a promontory with cannons pointing seaward.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
8 - 12 min

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Museo de San Juan
Museum displaying Puerto Rican art through the ages plus historic artifacts in old marketplace.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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La Fortaleza
Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$50

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$ 6

El Capitolio de Puerto Rico
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Puerta de San Juan
This large, circa-1635 gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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San Juan National Historic Site
This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls.
11:15 AM - 3:15 PM
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$50
Day 4
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$250

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$ 6

Cuartel de Ballajá
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Parque de las Palomas
Small outdoor area featuring park benches, scenic views & a wall offering refuge to many pigeons.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Toro Verde Urban Park
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$250

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$550
Transport:$24