San Juan on Christmas Day

[itskim52]

We will be in SJ on Christmas from 12 - 8. Will anything - stores, forts, etc be open? Will we be able to even find a taxi to take us to a beach?

Thanks!

[RayInPR]

Just like in the States, some things may be open, others may not.

 

The forts will definitely be closed. They're open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

 

Some taxi drivers will probably be working.

 

I'd guess that the free trolley will not be running.

[itskim52]

Thanks!

[rainforestgirl]

The trolley should be running, it will just be a little less frequent.

 

You will be able to find a taxi to the beach. Tourist areas will have something open....but not a lot.

 

Luckily, OSJ is pretty just to walk around and look at the views, art, architecture etc.

There are a few exhibits that will be open :

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/earth-from-above/

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/bodies-exhibition/

 

Stuff to see outside:

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/osj-outdoor-art/

 

And being Christmas, after dark (about 6pm), the city will be all decked out in lights:

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/osj-christmas-lights/

[orquidia]

Puerto Rico has one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, the peak and most cherished christmas holiday is the 3 Kings Day on January 6 (just like in Spain but here is bigger). Children expect gifts under the tree, thanks to the kings with their camels who "come and visit" , and adults have the biggest parties of the season, specially in the heartland.

 

[rainforestgirl]

Segway will be doing tours on Christmas Day.

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/old-san-juan-segway-tour/