¡Bienvenido a San Juan! 🇵🇷

If you have 6–8 hours to explore the city, then you can be your own tour guide with our quick pitch on how to see all of Old San Juan in one unforgettable day.

In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to spend your cruise stop (or extended layover) in San Juan, Puerto Rico – from breakfast in Plaza de Armas to sunset mojitos on the city wall.

This walking-friendly itinerary is perfect for cruise passengers who want to see the highlights without feeling rushed. And don’t forget to get a copy of our FREE Pampam map to download this itinerary for your trip!

THE ITINERARY:

☕ Walk or taxi over to Plaza de Armas for coffee, pastries, and light provisioning.

🏰 Walk to the Castillo San Cristóbal National Park to tour the fort and get pictures of San Juan (and iguanas).
NOTE: Your $10 entrance at Castillo San Cristóbal will also get you into Castillo del Morro

🍽️ Stop off for lunch in the middle of town.

🏰 Wander through Old San Juan to the Castillo del Morro National Park (grab a piraguas along the way to cool down). Tour the castillo and get pictures of the entrance to the harbor to one side and the stunning coastline of Old San Juan to the other

🌅 Make your way back along the historic city wall.

🛍️ Souvenir shop and grab a bite near the cruise port before heading back to your ship or catching a taxi or (cheaper) an Uber from Plaza Colón to Luis Muñoz International Airport.

This video was filmed on site in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. If we helped making a day here feel more doable, please let us know by subscribing on YouTube. If you have any questions or suggestions for other travelers, leave them in the comments!