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10 Days in San Juan: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Stephanie Zachemski

10 Oct 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure in San Juan, Puerto Rico, exploring historic landmarks, vibrant plazas, and savoring delicious local cuisine.

Trip to San Juan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$93

Castillo San Cristóbal

Walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 & largest of the Spanish built forts in Americas.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Caficultura

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Cafe Puerto Rico

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Day 2

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$66

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$ 3

La Plaza del Mercado de Santurce

Outdoor plaza with daytime farmer's market & food vendors & a restaurant/music scene at night.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Plaza Colón

Tree-lined square close to the old city, with outdoor cafes & a monument to Christopher Columbus.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Cafe Puerto Rico

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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Directions

La Cucina di Ivo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

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$90

Luis Muñoz Rivera Park

Sprawling, landscaped recreation area with paved walkways & shade trees, plus a fountain & statue.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Fogo De Chao

Fogo de Chão is a leading Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, which has specialized in fire-roasting high-quality meats since 1979 utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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Directions

El Charro

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 4

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$64

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$ 6

Parque Luis Muñoz Marín

Public park with a river, trees, fields, playgrounds, a large water-play area & trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Muzzarella

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

6 - 8 min

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Directions

La Placita de los Robles - Placeros Pizza

Pizzas, Pastas, Calzones, Postres, Café, Ceviche

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 5

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$103

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Enduring 16th-century Spanish fortification atop a promontory with cannons pointing seaward.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Directions

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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Cafe El Punto

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 6

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$82

Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré

Major performing arts center offering concerts, plays, ballet & events, named for local politician.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Seccarelli

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Básico Juguería

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 7

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$62

Plaza del Mercado de Río Piedras Rafael Hernández Marín

Indoor marketplace with vendors supplying local produce, meats & souvenirs, plus lunch options.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Double Cake Baking Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

10 - 15 min

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Directions

El Obrero

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 8

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$111

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$ 6

Museo del Niño de Carolina

Children's museum with hands-on educational exhibits, plus go-karts & a colorful outdoor play area.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Restaurate Castellana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Las Alitas Boricuas

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 9

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$0

Day 10

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$0

Budget breakdown: $686 In total

Activities & Food:$671

Transport:$15