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10 Days in San Juan: A Tropical Adventure

Kirsten Bradley

Kirsten Bradley

9 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this tropical paradise.

Trip to San Juan

Day 1From Local Delights to Historic Landmarks
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$277

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$ 23

Restaurate Castellana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
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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$31
19 - 23 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Cafe Puerto Rico
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$130
1 - 2 min

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Plaza Colón
Tree-lined square close to the old city, with outdoor cafes & a monument to Christopher Columbus.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Caficultura
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$65
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Culinary Delights
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$304

El Meson Sandwiches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
6 - 9 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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$63
16 - 23 min

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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico
Museum showcasing regional/Latin American contemporary art in 1918 white-columned middle school.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
3 - 4 min

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Puttanesca Italian Trattoria
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Café Restaurant El Camarón
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$125
Day 3Botanical Wonders and Stunning Views
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$260

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$ 30

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$35
16 - 24 min

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Jardín Botánico y Cultural William Miranda Marín
Guided tours are available at this botanical garden on the site of a historic sugar mill.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Jardín Botánico de la UPR
Rare native plants placed in an elegant landscaped garden with waterfalls & lakes.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Senior's Hot Dog Old San Juan
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$120
7 - 9 min

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Bahía de San Juan
Along with a bustling harbor, this large, scenic bay features a historical fort & other landmarks.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Spiga
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$105
Day 4From Traditional Cuisine to Trampoline Fun
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$314

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$ 23

Casa Mallorca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
12 - 18 min

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Parque Luis Muñoz Marín
Public park with a river, trees, fields, playgrounds, a large water-play area & trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Altitude Trampoline Park
Sprawling enclosed park for high-energy trampoline activities, such as dodge ball & free jump.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$94
4 - 5 min

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Zafra del Caribe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$105
7 - 9 min

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Krispy Kreme
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$55
Day 5Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Local Flavors
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$338

Caficultura
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$65
4 - 5 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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$63
10 - 15 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Parque de las Palomas
Small outdoor area featuring park benches, scenic views & a wall offering refuge to many pigeons.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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The Chapel Restaurant & Bar
WE ARE OPEN and offering a full, delicious and affordable menu, ice cold drinks and our amazing hospitality.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$115
5 - 8 min

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La Fortaleza
Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Cafe El Punto
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$95
Day 6Coffee, History, and Bacardi
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$467

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$ 15

Café Don Ruiz
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$85
8 - 12 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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$63
33 - 40 min

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Casa BACARDÍ
Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$94
28 - 34 min

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Cafe El Punto
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$95
3 - 4 min

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Poets Passage/Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$130
Day 7Sipping Rum and Exploring Historic Sites
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$200

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$ 23

Bacardi Factory Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
17 - 21 min

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Isla de Cabras National Historic Site
National park with a non-swimming beach, ruins of a fort & scenic views, plus a snack bar.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Governor Luis A. Ferré Science Park
Park complex offering a science museum with 4D movies, military planes, a mini-zoo & paddle boats.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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IHOP
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$65
4 - 5 min

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Longhorn Steakhouse
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
Day 8Colonial Charm and Cultural Treasures
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$358

Patio del Nispero
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Museo de las Américas
Exhibits in an 1800s army barracks showing pre-Columbian to modern art from the Americas.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$31
5 - 8 min

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Museo de San Juan
Museum displaying Puerto Rican art through the ages plus historic artifacts in old marketplace.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$31
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.
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$125
4 - 5 min

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Antojitos del Callejón
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
Day 9Beachside Bliss and Chocolate Delights
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$263

Kiosko 4 Estaciones
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
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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$63
12 - 17 min

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Poets Passage/Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$130
2 - 3 min

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Casa Cortés ChocoBar
Chocolate · Café · Comida · Cócteles · Weekend Brunch · #ChocolateEverything
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
Day 10Fortresses, Parks, and Mouthwatering Burgers
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$155

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$ 15

Casa Cortés ChocoBar
Chocolate · Café · Comida · Cócteles · Weekend Brunch · #ChocolateEverything
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
26 - 32 min

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Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo)
Historic fort on an island with a walking path, palm trees & educational signage.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Luis Muñoz Rivera Park
Sprawling, landscaped recreation area with paved walkways & shade trees, plus a fountain & statue.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Balneario El Escambrón
Picturesque public beach featuring a coral reef, palm trees, snorkeling, scuba diving & more.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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El Hamburger
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40
3 - 4 min

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El Charro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90

Budget breakdown: $3060 In total

Activities & Food:$2933
Transport:$128