VIEJO SAN JUAN
Sightseeing
Residence build in 1521 turned house-museum with 16th and 17th century furnishing. Beautiful garden to sit for a while in front of a fountain. Spectacular views. Must see for history and architecture lovers.
Casa Blanca Museum
1 C. San SebastiánOutside: El morro fields are perfect to spend the afternoon and watch the sunset. Kids love kite flying and just running around. Bring a blanket with you.
Inside: You can place yourself in the 16-17th century
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El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaOutside: El morro fields are perfect to spend the afternoon and watch the sunset. Kids love kite flying and just running around. Bring a blanket with you.
Inside: You can place yourself in the 16-17th century
Ballajá
Plaza de la Barandilla
Plaza de Armas
La Puerta de San Juan
262 C. del SolPuerto Rico Historic Building Drawing Society
Calle de la FortalezaArchitecture/history tours of Old San Juan
Live music and performance/Cultural
El Bastion
Calle de San SebastiánLa Casa de los Contrafuertes (Espacio de trabajo)
101 C. San SebastiánMuseums\Galleries
Art school with open exhibitions
Liga de Arte
Calle Doctor Francisco Rufino de GoenagaMuseo de las Américas
Calle BeneficenciaCafe
You can sit in the courtyard of Ballaja with your coffee.
Don Ruiz
Café Finca Cialitos
267 C. de San FranciscoCafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoLocal lunch
Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoLocal lunch
Outdoor cafe in the middle of the Plaza de Armas surrounded by plants.
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Café Cuatro Estaciones
151 C. de San FranciscoOutdoor cafe in the middle of the Plaza de Armas surrounded by plants.
Café Cuatro Sombras
259 C. del Recinto SurMercado La Carreta
279 C. de la LunaFarmers market
Saturdays only from 8 to 1 in front of El Morro fields.
Mercado Agrícola Natural (Mercado Agroecológico)
1955 Calle BeneficenciaSaturdays only from 8 to 1 in front of El Morro fields.
Food scene
El Vino Crudo
320 Calle de la FortalezaNice place and ambiance to have a glass of natural wine or take a bottle home.
From the Worlds Best Bars, great cocktails and live music at night. For a more relaxed experience visit it in the afternoon.
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánFrom the Worlds Best Bars, great cocktails and live music at night. For a more relaxed experience visit it in the afternoon.
La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánVariety of craft beer, draft.
Local small bar. Grab an empanada and a drink.
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Deshistoria: Birra & Empanadas
150 C. de La CruzLocal small bar. Grab an empanada and a drink.
La Ó
355 C. de San FranciscoSpiga Café
258 C. de TetuánLocally made bread, pasta lunch and fresh salads.
La Cubanita
51 C. San JoséSister to La Factoria with cocktails as good but more low key.
EÑE
208 Calle de O'DonnellCriollo Food - live music.
Pirilo
207 Ca. de la Tanca
La Grieta
351 Calle de San Francisco
Pio Pio Champagne bar
151 Calle de San Francisco
Ripe Rooftop Bar
106 C. San JoséEl Nido Viejo San Juan
Cafe Caleta
Bookstore
Puerto Rican publications, art, instruments. Variety of books and accessories on the subject of Tainos, including children’s books. Good poetry collection.
Librerías ICP
Puerto Rican publications, art, instruments. Variety of books and accessories on the subject of Tainos, including children’s books. Good poetry collection.
Librería Laberinto Viejo San Juan
251 Calle de la Cruz