You’ll find local boutiques and art galleries as well as high end brand names to browse, if you enjoy retail therapy. Tastefully landscaped with palms and other mature trees and a mix of tropical plants, the gardens invite silent strolling.Įnjoy the spectacular water views from the gardens in the back.Įach mural tells a story from Puerto Rico’s historyĪlternatively, stay in the historic center and shop for unique Puerto Rican souvenirs, from jewelry to masks, coffee, and rum. Start with Casa Blanca, the one museum in San Juan I think is a must-visit.īuilt as a residence for the famous Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, the simple home doesn’t take too long to walk through.īut you’ll want to linger in the beautiful grounds and gardens! Today you’ll see a few more of Old San Juan’s historic sights, do some souvenir shopping, and end your day with an exciting excursion to a bioluminescent bay. Book a stay here! Day 2: See more of Old San Juan, visit a bioluminescent bay Interior living spaces are spacious and the master features a king bed and air-conditioning. The property offers a a beautiful terrace looking out over the rooftops of the old town. This stunning apartment is located a short walk from major sights in Old San Juan, and sleeps up to 4 guests. Rooms range from smaller-sized king rooms to large rooms with bay views. Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel is a waterfront hotel, located by the cruise ship docks, just outside the heart of Old San Juan. The rooftop pool has beautiful views, and the courtyard restaurant, serving local cuisine, is lively in the evening. The warm tile floors and iron headstands are in keeping with its history as a convent, and you will enjoy the turndown service and evening wine and cheese reception. Rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished. The beautiful facade of Hotel El Convento In the evening, if you want a relaxing excursion, enjoy a sunset sail of San Juan Bay.Įnjoying the views of the Old San Juan shoreline and the El Morro Fort from San Juan Bay during the magical sunset hour is one of my favorite memories from our first trip to Puerto Rico. Once you get off the ferry, take an Uber or a taxi to the distillery, which is about two miles away. You can also take the ferry from the San Juan pier: ferries generally leave every 30 minutes. If you have a car, you can drive to the distillery, or you can take an Uber or a taxi.
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Or do a mixology class lasting 75 minutes, where you will learn how to make three different cocktails plus take a tour of the distillery.Ĭasa Bacardi is located in Cataño, just across the bay from Old San Juan. Or do a rum tasting tour, which includes a tasting of six rums along with the historical tour, and lasts 75 minutes. You can choose from a variety of experiences at the distillery: enjoy a historical tour of the property, which lasts 45 minutes.
Rum making was an offshoot of the sugar industry, which drove the economy of Puerto Rico for centuries.Īlthough the last sugar mill in Puerto Rico shut down in 2000, rum making continues to be an important activity on the island, and you can visit Casa Bacardi, one of the most renowned rum distilleries in Puerto Rico, to learn more. When in Puerto Rico, you have to learn how rum is made. The walls of Castillo San Cristobal look stunning!Įxploring the historic forts is definitely one of the best things to do in Old San Juan. You’ll see lots of beautiful buildings and sculptures as you stroll!
Wake up early and walk the streets of the old city, making sure to pass by the San Juan Gate, the old wall along the water and the Paseo de la Princesa, and the Raices Fountain.
Home to a National Historic Site that’s also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Old San Juan, the historic district of the Puerto Rican capital, is fun to explore. Here is the perfect 7-day Puerto Rico itinerary:ĭay 2: See more of Old San Juan, bioluminescent bay excursionĭay 3: Tour El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Santurce, and Condadoĭay 4: Experience the magic of Culebra or Viequesĭay 7: Drive back to San Juan and fly home or to your next destination Day 1: Explore Old San Juan Settle into your accommodations and get a good night’s sleep, because you have some fun active days ahead! Plan on arriving in San Juan, the capital city, the evening before. Enjoying the water is just one of many fun things to do in Puerto Rico!
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