20 Lovely Things to Do in Old San Juan + Reason you WONT Love it! San Juan 24 hours Walking Tour
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- Welcome to my walking tour of Old San Juan in 24 hours! 🇵🇷 I dive into 20 Lovely Things to Do in Old San Juan + Reason you may HATE this charming historic district. This San Juan trip guide is your walking trip guide to San Juan. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Old San Juan, uncover hidden gems around every corner, and savor the authentic flavors of the city.
Get ready to wander through cobblestone streets, enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline, and indulge in the best mofongo the city has to offer.
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Walking tour of Old San Juan | 20 best things to do
00:00 Introduction
00:48 San Juan mural art
00:58 El Capitolio
01:08 Walkway of the Presidents
01:19 Holocaust Memorial
01:48 San Juan Architecture
02:08 Old San Juan
02:31 Cristobal Colon park & I heart San Juan sign
03:03 Walking Forteleza Neighborhood
04:14 Plazuela La Rogativa & Arch
04:48 San Juan Sightseeing Tips
04:58 El Morro
06:38 Museo de las Americas
06:55 Statue of Don Ricardo Alegria
07:25 Buy Ice Sherbert
09:13 La Perla
10:01 Castillo San Cristobal
11:28 Best view of Old San Juan
12:29 Coastline Views
12:49 Rent Electric Scooter
14:25 Mofongo @devadura
16:47 Empanadillas
17:49 Fried Plantains
18:22 Mofongo (yucca, plantain, potatoes)
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What are the cooler months in Puerto Rico (Borikén) ?
Temperatures in January, Puerto Rico's “coldest” month, range from a pleasant 70℉ (21℃) to 82℉ (28℃). December through March, considered winter, or dry season, in Puerto Rico, are the most pleasant months.May 28, 2023
What part of Borikén today the island of Puerto Rico has the coolest weather?
the Cordillera high mountains
The coldest weather is in the high altitudes of the Cordillera, the site of Puerto Rico's lowest recorded temperature, 39°F (4°C). Hurricane Season: Hurricane season, the curse of Puerto Rican weather, lasts-officially, at least-from June 1 to November 30. But there's no cause for panic.
Puerto Rico has a lot of natural beauty, you have to come back and learn more about my Beautiful Borikén (Puerto Rico)
Since 1898 Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, locals are American citizens, and American travelers can enter the Island without carrying a passport. Nor do U.S. travelers require international calling plans for their phones. The currency used in Puerto Rico is the U.S. dollar.
Thank you for sharing. The footage is beautiful!❤
Glad you enjoyed it
It’s been a while since my wife and I traveled to Puerto Rico. But your video reminded me of the many things to love about Puerto Rico. The Mofongo with yucca looked amazing! It really does go with anything.
Glad you enjoyed it!Have you and your wife found any good Puerto Rican restaurants with good Mofongo where are you live?
We live in central New Jersey and are fortunate to have a few very good Puerto Rican restaurants. Even better, we have friends who had abuelas who prepared incredible meals. The abuelas are no longer with us, but we are treated to the occasional meal which includes one of my favorites--Empanadas de Camarones!
Loved this.
I’m glad!
So glad you enjoyed old San Juan thank you for visiting, hope you can come again for a longer stay so that you can explore more of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
I hope so too!
Watching your trip to my beautiful island brings joy and tears. I haven’t been there in a long time. I miss it tremendously. The best time to do the walk is early morning. You avoid the crowds and it so peaceful. My suggestion is to go to Plaza de Mercado in Santurce. It not far from Old San Juan take the bus. It very authentic and has a lot of restaurants that the food is amazing. And there’s air conditioning. Thank you for sharing your amazing trip. I need to go back.
Awww Thank you for the recommendation. I’ve heard about Santurce and it sounds so festive hi. I know I missed out on some beautiful spots in San Juan but I’m surprised with how much I did see. 😃 I’ll certainly need to go back, especially for more murals.
@@grrrltraveler I’m so happy you enjoyed it. There are so many hidden treasures throughout the island with it arts, history and of course the food. In Puerto Rico there is a large Jewish population and they call themselves Jewricans. My family has a blend of both Christian and Jewish cultures. The best of both worlds.
Hat sunglasses and sunscreen a must😊 I ❤PR
I dehydrated once, hugh fever, chills. At three in morning my husband rushed me to a 24 hour clinic.
Wow. That happened in Puerto Rico?
Honestly, San Juan would definitely be on my list for travelling because walking and wandering around the city is my thing and to explore places. Places nowadays are so hot, it's like an actual steam sauna which makes anyone so exhausted after walking around the city. The food looks so delicious, and it's worth it after a long day of walking and exploring. Love this content and a big thumbs-up 👍.
It’s a very walkable city and yes, the food is delicious!!! 🧡🧡🧡
@@grrrltraveler that's my ideal travel. Walk around the city for hours and enjoy a good delicious food.
Awesome video as usual and great tips regarding the sun, heat, and humidity. I'm always thankful for our Hawaii weather when we travel and realize it never gets overly hot or cold here. Oh and the food looks amazing!
OMG, those tips were my mantra throughout the day! We are mostly blessed with temperate climates. It was interesting to see the cultural difference yet acknowledge we are both exotic islands feel like a different country. 🏝️
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What month does this USA territory of Puerto Rico (Borikén) get cold?
Temperatures in January, Puerto Rico's “coldest” month, range from a pleasant 70℉ (21℃) to 83℉ (28℃). December through March, considered winter, or dry season, in Puerto Rico, are the most pleasant months.May 28, 2023
Hello Christine,
Good tour, great to see you on the scooter... Maybe you'll be the new Casey Neistat of the scooter world. The food looked interesting and the heat did look a bit challenging at times.
Take care.
Paul,,
Haha I wish! 🧡
BORIKÉN IS THE ANCESTORS INDIGENOUS ARAWAK TAINOS ORIGINAL ISLAND OF PUERTO
RICO NAME. 🇵🇷🇺🇲
Hey Christine, I hope you've been well. Thanks for the tour. 😁
Thanks for watching Lin!
Another good food to eat in
Puerto Rico (Borikén) is the
Pastelon is the Puerto Rican
Lasagna but without pasta
one of the ingredients is the
mature plantains ground beef
Swedish cheese, eggs and green
beans so delicious 😋 My mother
who is from Puerto Rico (Borikén)
have her own Puerto Rican Pastelon
Lasagna.
I have Puerto Rican friends and I didn't think about traveling to Puerto Rico but why not when it's so lovely?
It’s certainly a lovely bucketlist and culture. If you have the chance I’d do it.
Why are the Puerto Rican beaches some of the best in the world?
Home to more than 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico ) Borikén) is famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear water and gorgeous weather year-round. Whether you're snorkeling with schools of fish or sipping piña coladas on the coast, this tropical paradise is one of a kind 🇵🇷 🇺🇲
What is the best month to visit Puerto Rico (Borikén) without the intense heat of summer time?
High season, one of the best times to visit Puerto Rico, runs from mid-December through mid-April. These are the months with the least amount of rainfall and the mildest temperatures.May 28, 2023 🇵🇷 🇺🇲
The best time to visit is around November and the months of winter December January February
What part of Puerto Rico has the prettiest water?
The prettiest beaches in Puerto Rico include Playa Flamenco in Culebra Island, Mar Chiquita in Manatí, La Poza del Obispo in Arecibo, Playa Tortuga in Culebrita Island, and Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo.Jun 22, 2023 🇵🇷🇺🇲
There are five bioluminescent bays in the world and three of them are in Puerto Rico (Borikén) Mosquito Bay, Laguna Grande and La Parguera. The other two are located in Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica and Halong Bay in Vietnam. A bioluminescent bay or bio bay is a body of water that glows 🇵🇷🇺🇲
Ponce, Puerto Rico (Borikén) city is another Spanish colonial city in this island United States territory since 1898. But the island have others Spanish colonial regions as well you can visit in Borikén today the island of Puerto Rico in the greater antilles in central america between the Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans
in central america.
What are the cooler months in Puerto Rico (Borikén) ?
What part of Puerto Rico has the coolest weather?
the Cordillera Central high mountains
The coldest weather is in the high altitudes of the Cordillera, the site of Puerto Rico's lowest recorded temperature, 39°F (4°C). Hurricane Season: Hurricane season, the curse of Puerto Rican weather, lasts-officially, at least-from June 1 to November 30. But there's no cause for panic.
Puerto Rico (Borikén) is a large Caribbean island of roughly 3,500 square miles located in the West Indies. It’s the easternmost island of the Greater Antilles chain, which also includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola (divided into Haiti and the Dominican Republic). After centuries of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898 and has been largely self-governing since the mid-20th century. It has a population of some 3.4 million people and a vibrant culture shaped by a mix of Spanish, United States and Afro-Caribbean influences.
That heat looked hot. Is it like New York city summers?
It kinda felt hotter but in a humid way that I don’t sweat as much. Lol.
Best time to explore OSJ are afternoons or cooler months. Otherwise sunblock, straw hat, sunglasses, comfy shoes, light clothing and lots of agua! Also a quick stop at Tourism building helps!, A/C there🥶great for cooling off but you may not want to leave😄
Puerto Rico (Borikén) is an island
in the Caribbean the greater antilles
in Central America usa territory since 1898 and of course in
summertime is hot high humidity. best time to visit Puerto Rico when temperatures (Borikén) is in winter 🔥🥵 🌡️
Just got back from here, hard to find food honestly
I’d agree. Not what you’d expect.
I asked the front desk for options that were not touristy but where locals went and she had only a handful of options. They were a decent walk apart from each other. Pinones was better they had more seafood restaurants.
That is not the original plaintain mofongo - it's yuca (cassava). I like that variant too, but it's not the original one.
No passport needed for U.S. travelers
Since Puerto Rico (Borikén) is a territory of the United States, American citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport to travel to the Island. However, they must always travel with a valid ID, such as driver license or a state ID card 🇵🇷 🇺🇲
The old San Juan Capital of Puerto Rico (Borikén) 500 years of history already is the oldest Spanish Colonial cities in America continent as well United States because the island is a United States territory property since the year 1898.
Is there a reason why you stay in hostels? It clearly doesn't seem to be financially motivated.
I also travel solo occasionally, and intrigued by your video.
It’s budget motivated as a creator, my trips are mostly trips to film guides for y’all and it’s more like a workcation where I may/not get my investment back. So please like and share!
Here’s a blog post you may like and I have a bit about hostels👉 grrrltraveler.com/how-to-make-friends-when-you-travel-alone/
#1 reason people choose hostels...they are the cheapest place to crash. You also get to meet other travelers. I plan to stay in one for the first time😬 in NYC...
Have only stayed at hotels when traveling. Not sure what to expect😂🤣
I'm across the water in Panama. We got a lot of awesome things here too, but I'm biased. After Christmas, I'm traveling again to Northern Europe, and then spending 2 full weeks in Japan. Hopefully further down the road other doors to the Far East will open. Hawaii is a great jumping off point, and still on my list of states I've never been through yet. Never mind the queen was usurped by land owners.
How many days do you recommend going there for?!
3 days at the very least for Old SJ alone. Outer SJ is large. Watch my Pinones food video.
PR has rainforests, beaches & culture so there’s that also.
SJ guide linked in Description Box.
Best Beaches in Puerto Rico
Last updated on Aug. 9
Home to more than 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico (Borikén) is famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear water and gorgeous weather year-round. Whether you're snorkeling with schools of fish or sipping piña coladas on the coast, this tropical paradise is one of a kind. The best part? Puerto Rico (Borikén) is a U.S. territory, so American citizens don't need a passport to travel here. To help you choose the sandy shore that's right for you, U.S. News considered factors like family-friendly amenities, unique attractions and photo-worthy landscapes to determine the best beaches in Puerto Rico. Cast
El viejo san juan es muy bonito pero no es un lugar de buena comida. Es muy caro y su preparación no es muy buena. Siempre que salía del trabajo me hiba fuera de él viejo san juan a comer hay muchos lugares muy buenos y económicos para disfrutar la gastronomía mi mi isla.
Amen.
What are the 3 unique things about this United States territory property of Puerto Rico (Borikén)
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Puerto Rico (Borikén) is Still a Colony of the USA as United States Citizens they Don't Need a Passport 🇵🇷🇺🇲