TOP 7 Things in SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO You MUST EXPERIENCE!
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Alyssa from Griffin Alisa provides a guide to seven essential experiences for travelers visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico. She notes that the port is an efficient embarkation and deportation point for cruisers. The first recommendation is the Bacardi factory, where visitors can tour the facility or participate in mixology and rum tasting classes. Next, she suggests exploring the historic forts of Old San Juan, specifically Castillo de San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro, while warning travelers about steep staircases and uneven terrain. For refreshments, she recommends Senor Pilita for homemade popsicles and gelato. Although she has not yet visited La Factoria, she highlights it as a famous bar for craft cocktails. Regarding the local food scene, she highly recommends eating at the Ceviche by Tony food truck. The guide also mentions visiting a local Saturday market and the beautiful Racis Fountain. For accommodations, she suggests staying in an Airbnb to avoid high hotel costs and to experience local culture. Finally, she offers a transportation tip regarding Uber, noting that the app may not work for pickups at the airport or cruise port.
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San Juan is becoming quite the popular embarkation port and easily one of our new favorites
we were really amazed at how easily the embarkation and deportation process is in that port
their food is ridiculously good super authentic very local loved every single bite of it
we would recommend staying at an Airbnb for that local experience
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