May 23, 2023

Episode 8: 4 Days in Puerto Rico

36 minutes

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

La Estation

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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Music Credit

Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

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By Scott and Melissa Barronton

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