Help with travel to San Juan?

Question

We are traveling to San Juan , Puerto Rico in two weeks. This will be our first time there. Does anyone have any travel tips or suggestions for this trip?

Answer 1

Definitely check out a couple of PR sites(google it). I always tell people to exercise common sense, there are bad people every where.  I don't know where you'll be staying but try not to wear flashy jewelry when out and about, if walking carry your purse closed and across not hanging from your shoulder, if driving, keep your doors looked(specially at night), keep your windows up, don't go venture somewhere remote when is getting dark.  I'm not trying to scare you, I lived there for many years and like I said every place has dangers, we just forget because "we are on vacation". Have a wonderful trip!

Answer 2

Things close to San Juan

Old San Juan - historic old walled city with 2 forts, a cathedral, cobbled streets, Paseo la Princesa promenades (especially on weekends), numerous restaurants.

Check out the Festival La Casitas (Sat 6pm, Sun 4pm) near the Tourist Info center Old San Juan (close to cruise ships)

El Yunque rainforest - several trails, waterfalls.

Luquillo beach (close to El Yunque)

Bio Bay tour at fajardo

Day trip to Culebra

Arecibo Observatory and camuy caves (if caves have re-opened)

Ponce in the south

Try the local food from restaurants and road side kiosks

Ajili Mojili

Ropa Vieja Grill

Metropol

la Bombonera

Parrot Club

Tantra

Carli's

Pamela's @ Numero Uno Guest House

Tangerine

Food kiosks @ Luquillo Beach

Tapas at El Convento

West Coast -

Rincon for surfers and beaches - might get to see some whales (although best time is Feb)

Cabo Roja Light house

San German and the oldest Church in Puerto Rico and the New World

more info at my blog http://www.visit-the-coqui.com

Answer 3

check this  site

www.gotopuertorico.com

Answer 4

For travel tips and guides, I highly recommend Frommer's (Puerto Rico) Guide or Visit: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/pue...

You will find it at Barnes & Noble or any major books store. You won't regret it, it's a life saver!