OLD SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico | Top Attractions and Tips for Your Visit
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
We think that this stop was absolutely worth it.
The streets in San Juan are just beautiful. I love all of this old architecture and the colorful buildings and the charming little balconies.
The views of old San Juan from the ship as the sun was setting were just spectacular.
Creator's Tips & Advice
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Questions This Creator Answers
Topics Covered
Port Highlights
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyYouTube Video Description↓
In this video I'm sharing what we got up to on our port stop in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and the top attractions and activities we were able to see on our own walking through the city. Everything we did was walkable from the ship. You can really see a lot of the area in a short amount of time, especially if you plan out your route in advance. Be sure to save these attractions for your own visit! 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Arrival in Port & Starting our Self-Guided Walking Tour 2:56 - Paseo de la Princesa, Paseo El Morro, San Juan Gate 5:09 - Castilo San Felipe del Morro 6:58 - Tips for the city & Architecture 7:46 - Capila del Cristo, Parque de las Palomas, Calle de la Fortaleza 8:40 - Cervecería del Callejón 9:58 - Plaza Colon, I heart SJ sign 10:32 - Castillo San Cristóbal 14:10 - Historic Landmarks & Return to Ship 15:28 - Sail Away views of Old San Juan 16:10 - Closing #oldsanjuan #sanjuan #puertorico *** Support my channel to help me bring you more travel content!: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/averagetourist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theaveragetourist *** Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaveragetourist Check out my travel blog where I share even more tips and resources for travel!: https://www.theaveragetourist.com *** Check out some of my other cruise videos: Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2Qget7gkbKmDwDY5OU1Hipb-v Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgfMbqsnAlwNY_NR6BGgxSNX Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgeT03E3rehhrKStZuAUFKBK&si=4pVIfwma5JA4G89b Norwegian Breakaway: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgemPY1RS0kwIZcEr6H-GacG Norwegian Epic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgcjgHPcPCs8fdZteDvMnpwb Norwegian Bliss: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgexYBYH7LWP25yyR3hpO7N7&si=2Ri4IgW0XetARL74 Norwegian Escape: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgfzEKKBlJxsbEnLY3o_qQ_J&si=u-j9moT6oMCS-LLq From: https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/article/13-old-san-juan-landmarks-you-shouldnt-miss A visit to Viejo San Juan is like traveling back in time. Walk the blue cobblestone streets of the oldest city in America for a look into the core of Puerto Rican history and culture. The pastel-colored colonial architecture and military forts of Old San Juan blend harmoniously with the modern to create a truly unique and authentic Puerto Rican experience. Whether you’re a history lover, a cruise passenger visiting for the day, or someone searching for the ultimate photo to remember their trip by, here is a list of landmarks and iconic places not to miss while visiting this remarkable city.