Old San Juan, A Complete City Guide.

Old San Juan, A Complete City Guide.

Welcome to Puerto Rico! From this guide, you'll get to know Old San Juan and learn where to eat, drink, stay and relax: 🧷 Places of Usefulness. 👣 Places of Interest. 🏖️ Parks, Plazas & Beaches. 🍽️ Restaurants: of all prices. 🍺 Bars & Cocktail lounges. ☕ Café & Bakery. 🍦 Sweet Treats. 🏨 Where to Stay: Hostels, Hotels, Resorts. 🎟️ Recommended Free Walking Tour. Feel free to reach out with any questions! thomas.abroadandco@gmail.com
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🧷 Places of Usefulness

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport
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Main airport with connections around the islands.  Flat rate $25 Taxi into Old San Juan. 
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Hiram Bithorn Stadium
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Terminal de Lancha San Juan
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Cruise terminal
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DISTRITO T-Mobile
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SuperMax - Grocery Store
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👣 Places of Interest

⭐ Castillo San Felipe del Morro
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Isla de Cabras State Park
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Castillo San Cristóbal
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⭐ Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
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Parroquia San Francisco de Asis
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2nd chruch in the old town with a small underground catacomb.
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Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
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⭐ Puerta de San Juan (Gates of San Juan)
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Use this as your gateway to the pathway that wraps around the base of Del Morro, a fantastic walk in the evening.
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Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzi
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La Fortaleza
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⭐ Casa Blanca
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Small house, $5 to enter but the free gardens are what makes this attraction.
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
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⭐ Museo de las Américas
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Plazuela La Rogativa
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Fuente Raíces
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🏖️ Parks, Plazas & Beaches

Plaza Colón - OSJ Free Tour
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https://www.osjfreetour.com/
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⭐ Calle de la Fortaleza
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Paseo de La Princesa
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Balneario del Escambrón
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⭐ Atlantic Beach
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Playa Ocean Park
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⭐ Carolina Public Beach
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Bahía Viva Cataño - Boardwalk
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🍽️ $$$ Restaurants

⭐ Marmalade
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Princesa - Cocina Cultura
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Mario Pagán Restaurant
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🍽️ $$ Restaurants

St. Germain Bistro & Cafe
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Pirilo
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Lote 23
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La Mallorquina
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Oldest restaurant in San Juan
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Deaverdura
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⭐ Barrachina
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Home of Pina Colada, it can be extremely busy but people are willing to wait for a spot.
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⭐ El Jibarito
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⭐ El Champi
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El Nuevo Acuario
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⭐ La Madre
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La Ó Restaurant
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Restaurantes Los Serranos
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La Casita Blanca
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Sullivan's BBQ
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Bistro Café
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El Charro
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Serafina San Juan Restaurant
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Tayzan
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Cayo Caribe - Condado
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Bebo's Café
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La Cueva del Mar | Calle Loíza
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Acapulco Taquería Mexicana
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Bebo's BBQ
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Chocobar Cortés
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🍽️ $ Restaurants

Don Tako
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Bun's Burger Shop
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El Churry - Isla Verde (Punta Las Marías)
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Los Chamos Arepas
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Burrito Social
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🍺 Bars

Casa BACARDÍ
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Scryer Rum Barrelhouse & Rooftop
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La Taberna Lúpulo
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⭐ La Factoría
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Top of the PR cocktail scene, they're known for being one of the best bars in all of North America
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⭐ La Cubanita
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Nono's
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The Cannon Club - Restaurant & Piano Bar
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El Batey Bar
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☕ Café & Bakery

⭐ Cafetería Mallorca
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The sweet smell of their baked goods roam around the building.  One of the oldest and most popular in Old San Juan.  Try either the Mallorca's or the Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Turnover)
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Café Cuatro Sombras
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Café Cuatro Estaciones
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Barista Squared Condado
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Don Ruiz Coffee
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🍦 Sweet Treats

⭐ Anita La Mamma del Gelato
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Top gelato in Old San Juan, there will be a large line, which is somewhat justified.
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⭐ Limbers de San Juan
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$1 slushies out of a window.
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Drunken Cookies
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🏨 Places to Stay

Hostels

Nomada Beach Hostel
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Fortel Hostel
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Hotels

Decanter Hotel
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Villa Herencia Hotel
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Hotel Palacio Provincial
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Hotel El Colonial
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⭐ Hotel El Convento
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Don Rafa Boutique Hotel & Residences
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Resorts:

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
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Caribe Hilton
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