San Juan from 5PM-1AM

[Meeshwood]

Our cruise ship in November will not arrive in San Juan until 5PM. Will it be possible to go to the forts? Is the area safe to be in after dark? We will have small children with us. Any ideas as to what to do with such a late arrival?

 

Thanks

[The Fun Researcher]

https://www.nps.gov/saju/planyourvisit/hours.htm

 

No, closes at 6PM

 

Dan

[bouhunter]

San Cristobal Fort is at most 1/2 mile from the piers. If they open the gangway on time (many ships do it early) you could still tour it for half an hour or more, and it doesn't cost much to get in.

 

FYI there are some GREAT restaurants in OSJ if you choose to eat dinner there:p

[Fred&Lily]

In the evenings there is an old Spanish tradition of walking with the whole family along a public promenade, arm in arm with children and grandparents.

In Old San Juan, starting right at the cruise dock is the Paseo de la Princesa. Stroll slowly right to the fountain and the wall gate at the far west end of the harbor. Men should wear long pants while ladies should be in a long skirt or dress. I know this sounds a bit silly, but circle the fountain, browse the little vendor stands and be cordial to all you encounter - - no rushing the process.

The teens that are dating are locked arm-in-arm, girls in short mini-skirts.... grandma wearing black strolls a short distance behind. They do this in all the Spanish towns, even in Cuba.

This is one evening you can keep the kids up until 10. Strolling the Paseo de la Princesa is a lovely experience.