What to do in San Juan??

[cupcake8]

My boyfriend and I will be spending two nights before the cruise in San Juan, planning to stay at the Sheraton San Juan hotel and casino. Any suggestions on what we should make sure to see??

[#1TravelMom]

Not sure if you are very firm on staying at the Sheraton. I highly recommend getting out of Old San Juan. Rent a car - very easy to drive in Puerto Rico. The El Conquistador is FABULOUS out on the coast. It is extremely close - just a few minutes from the BIO Bay tours - not to be missed if the moon phase cooperates. The resort is also not far from the rainforest - great place to spend time on a beautiful hike in the rainforest and then a swim under a waterfall.

 

You'd still have time to drive back to Old San Juan and see a fort and a little of downtown prior to boarding.

[cupcake8]

Thanks so much for the info! I will definitely look into that

[Nole0202]

Having lived in PR for 10 years, srongly agree with #1 Mom.

 

OSJ is great for an afternoon walk or evening bar hoppoing, but the island rivals Hawaii for nature.

 

Get a car and get out of the city....

[texancruzer]

While I agree that the island is beautiful and worth getting out of old San Juan to see......... I would NOT stay out there.

 

We love Old San Juan. The forts, the architecture, the shopping, the food, the salsa and jazz clubs and just wandering around.

 

I made dh take salsa lessons prior to our first visit there....... hahahaha. We went to a little hole in the wall salsa club and were mesmerized until 2 in the morning by watching the locals do it...... and they do know how to salsa !!!!

 

Definitely take a tour out to the rainforest. If you can swing it - take a tour to the BioBay. But also be sure to just wander around old San Juan and soak it up. Be sure and enjoy some tapas and a mojito (or 2)

[trish1c]

In town the fort is really cool. The trolley is a cute way to get an overview. Check out some place like TripAdvisor to find someplace fabulous to eat.