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A Week in San Juan: A Journey of Art, History, and Delight

reyna familia

reyna familia

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating 7-day adventure in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Explore renowned museums, historic sites, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to San Juan

Day 1
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$83

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$ 5

Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
Esteemed art museum specializing in Puerto Rican art, housed in 1920s neoclassical former hospital.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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MADMi - Museo de Arte y Diseño de Miramar
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
12 - 18 min

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Fortín de San Jerónimo del Boquerón
Remains of a small 17th-century fort built in Condado Lagoon to defend San Juan.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Caficultura
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Cafe Puerto Rico
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
12 - 15 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.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$40

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$ 3

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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$6
19 - 23 min

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Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré
Major performing arts center offering concerts, plays, ballet & events, named for local politician.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Melao Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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El Capitolio de Puerto Rico
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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La Burguett Hamburguesería Gourmet Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 3
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$70

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$ 5

Museum of Art of Bayamón
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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Sitio Arqueológico de Caparra
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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EcoExploratorio: Museo de Ciencias de Puerto Rico
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
12 - 15 min

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El Hipopotamo Restaurant & Delicatessen
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte (Universidad de Puerto Rico)
Standby for historical & anthropological exhibits & prominent works by local artists.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Double Cake Baking Studio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 4
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$47

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$ 2

Bahía de San Juan
Along with a bustling harbor, this large, scenic bay features a historical fort & other landmarks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
Compact chapel built in the 18th century by General Don Mateo Prats & restored in the 20th century.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Paseo de La Princesa
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Museo del Mar
Quaint maritime museum in cozy quarters showcasing model ships & vintage instruments.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
6 - 9 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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$21
4 - 5 min

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Museo de San Juan
Museum displaying Puerto Rican art through the ages plus historic artifacts in old marketplace.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Faro del Castillo San Felipe del Morro
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Cafe El Punto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
Day 5
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$61

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$ 3

La Fortaleza
Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Casa Museo Felisa Rincón de Gautier
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Museo de las Américas
Exhibits in an 1800s army barracks showing pre-Columbian to modern art from the Americas.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
7 - 10 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$23
31 - 38 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
42 - 63 min

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Casa BACARDÍ
Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$19
31 - 38 min

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Cafe El Punto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
Day 6
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$50

San Juan National Historic Site
This 1949 historic destination features colonial fortifications, powder houses & old city walls.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
9 - 14 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Poets Passage/Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Galería Botello
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Casa Cortés ChocoBar
Chocolate · Café · Comida · Cócteles · Weekend Brunch · #ChocolateEverything
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 7
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$44

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$ 3

Isla de Cabras
Small island with an old fort & a recreational park with gazebos & a beach for swimming or fishing.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
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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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Cafe El Punto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Enduring 16th-century Spanish fortification atop a promontory with cannons pointing seaward.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Casa Cortés ChocoBar
Chocolate · Café · Comida · Cócteles · Weekend Brunch · #ChocolateEverything
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $412 In total

Activities & Food:$392
Transport:$20