Episode 8: 4 Days in Puerto Rico
On this episode, we have the privilege of recording on-site while in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We are going to discuss how to get here, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while visiting Puerto Rico. So pack a bag and join us in Sunny Puerto Rico.
Just to clarify US citizens don’t need a passport :) to travel to Puerto Rico but non U.S. citizens would still need one when traveling from the US. Some of the following are affiliate links and if you book or make a purchase we may receive a small commission that helps us bring you this content.
Links we mention in the episode
We stayed at the Condado Ocean Club. Book at Oceanview room for the best views of the Ocean.
To see some pictures see our blog post here all about this trip to Puerto Rico.
We also considered the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel right next door.
Location for walking around Old San Juan
We started at Cafe Quatto Sombras toward Casa Rosa and then wandered our way up to Castillo San Felipe del Morro because we mainly wanted to see the architecture
Can also start at La Casita de Rones down the Paseo de la Princesa toward El Morro along the outside of the wall
Where we ate
In Condado Beach Area
La Marqueta for quick food - like a food truck park but $$$
Pannes - breakfast and lunch served all day
Old San Juan
Dinner: Bacaro
Coffee Shop in Breakfast: Cafe Quattro Sombras
Diner we picked up lunch from: Cafe Manolin
La Vergüenza Viejo San Juan is a rooftop bar & restaurant - this bar & restaurant with one of the best meals we have had. Order appetizers as it took the food awhile to come out but it was worth the wait.
In Fajardo
El Yunque National Forest
Recreation.gov link for parking reservations $2 - you'll need this to be able to get into the section to see the waterfalls (30 days in advance and then more open up 24 hours in advance)
We recommend you download the app El Yunque National Forest link and offline maps on Google before you go as there is little/no cell and data service in the Forest
We loved taking the Mixology class at Casa Bacardi
Packing List - See All our Favorite Travel Things Here
- Bathing suits and cover ups
- Flip flops for by the pool
- Tropical clothing - shorts, t shirts, tank tops. It is humid and we’ve had some rain.
- Rain coat if you are visiting El Yunque (El Hoon K) which is a rain forest and tevas or sturdy walking shoes. The hike to Juan Diego creek and Britton trail were slippery and muddy
- People tend to dress up a little at night when going out, but you’ll be fine with casual dress as well but I brought along a few sundresses and my Birkenstocks becomes they are both sturdy and can be dressy.
- You’ll want sturdy walking shoes for Old San Juan and for El Yunque because of the cobblestone streets. We brought along our thicker soled tevas with the treads.
- Camera of course. The water is gorgeous and the colors in old San Juan are beautiful
- Crossbody or sling bag for wallet/phone etc
- Denim jacket for plane, ferry, taxi etc.
- foldable bag you can use to take to the pool or beach
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