Suggestions for the first time in San Juan

[beshears]

Coming to San Juan, no matter what my likes/dislikes are, what would you suggest that I see/do while in SJ?

[pdc2013]

Coming to San Juan, no matter what my likes/dislikes are, what would you suggest that I see/do while in SJ?

 

 

Visit the old city and the forts. They rest depends on how much time you have.

[lovevacadays]

Definitely visit both old forts, especially the one overlooking the ocean. It was great. Then stroll through old town for shopping and lunch.

[beshears]

Thanks for your reply. I'll keep that in mind.

[Hyattlodge]

What is the best way to see old town and forts, can you get a driver at the end of the dock or do you have to book a tour?

[LisaMM]

Easily walked to and around town.

[Hyattlodge]

Thank you Lisa, but our group is older. I am 64 and in the mid range of the group, what would suit us best is to rent a golf cart and buy a sight seeing guide lol

[TSUmom]

There is a trolley that you can take - I believe it is free and it stops right at the port.

[Bob NC]

What is the best way to see old town and forts, can you get a driver at the end of the dock or do you have to book a tour?

 

We had a group of 6 from ages 59 to 70.

 

Outside the cruise terminal cabs are line up down the street. We walked down the line just saying hi or chatting a little with different cab drivers standing outside their vans.

 

When we found one we hit it off with I asked how much it would be for a tour for the 6 of us.

 

He said $20 each for a 3 hour tour. He took us to the forts and dropped us off and waited for us. Gave us a guided driving tour of OSJ with a running commentary of points of interest and history.

 

Then drove out of the city to various other spots, asked if we wanted to go to a beach, offered to take us to a good local place for lunch.

 

It was a great tour.

[Luckyone2]

You might want to change consider buying a senior park pass. It is good for your lifetime and will admit you and another person to any national park.

 

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2011/10/lifetime-senior-and-access-park-passes-now-available-mail8952

 

I believe that you can buy it at one of the forts and save the processing fee.

[beshears]

Bob, thanks for this reply. You just put a "bee in my bonnet," with that idea. There is 8 of us, and some may want to do this, and others may not, with the age of 74 to 48. I like the 3 hour tour for $20, good deal to me.

[PCarter275]

San Juan Food Tour!!