OLD SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO: Top Things to Know Before You Go! Cruise Port Tour & Travel Guide
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The creators provide a travel guide for visiting Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, as a cruise passenger. They discuss the option of taking local bus tours versus exploring the city on foot to save money. The creators advise travelers to wear tennis shoes due to the hilly terrain and cobblestone streets. During their self-guided tour, they visit historical sites including the city gates and national park forts, noting that visitors with an America Beautiful Pass can enter these locations for free. They also visit the second oldest Catholic Church in the Americas. The excursion concludes with a culinary experience where they sample piña coladas at a location claiming to be the drink's birthplace and eat mofongo, a traditional dish made with mashed plantains. The creators conclude that five hours was insufficient time to fully explore the area and recommend allowing more time for the city's history and culture.
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I'm kind of in love with this area I really love it
the forts were amazing if you were someone especially who loves to visit national parks I thought they were really unique national parks
the city the city is amazing cobblestone streets everywhere
it was a great pin clada it was nice we sat there and relax
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