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2ltdjorn · 13 December 2019, 02:18 PM

Our last excursion to Chicago, I posted here and got some fantastic recommendations both on/off the beaten path.

In January, the wife and I will spend 6 days in San Juan, PR.

Looking for recommendations on adventures, site seeing, and of course food!

She will be in continuing education from 7-12 each day, and I will spend my morning chasing tarpon on the fly rod in the mangroves.

otherwise, open to everything.

please advice.

BigBoy17 · 13 December 2019, 02:26 PM

Rincon for mafongo. Old san juan has a really nice cigar bar down one of the cobble stone streets. Visit the fort. And stay away from the area with the colored buildings by the coast in old san juan. A must eat... are the food trucks outside the us military base in old san juan, it was called triple meat in spanish.

2ltdjorn · 13 December 2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Rincon for mafongo. Old san juan has a really nice cigar bar down one of the cobble stone streets. Visit the fort. And stay away from the area with the colored buildings by the coast in old san juan

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bdex75 · 13 December 2019, 10:11 PM

We took a cab from out hotel to Old San Juan. Lots to see/do down there.

We did a ton of walking between all of the different fort buildings that are part of the national park service.

Had coffee at a great little coffee bar down there. I may have a picture of the place so you can google it.

The brightly colored buildings are he referenced are, if I remember correctly, the more “unsavory” part of town.

Always be aware of your surroundings in San Juan. I won’t say that it is not safe, but it is like any other big city and has a high level of poverty. We were there right after Hurricane Maria so people were very excited to see tourists, but I hear some of the rifraf has returned.

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beshannon · 14 December 2019, 05:28 AM

We stayed at the Ritz the last time we were there

teqp · 14 December 2019, 07:02 AM

If you do make it to the west side of the island for Rincon Beach, stop by Mahi Mahi off the 402 in Anasco for lunch or dinner on the way back. The make some of the best mojitios on the island.
Also check out the rainforest (El Yunque). There are some trails you can hike through and pass some waterfalls/streams. Of course you should stop by El Morro fort in old SJ.
If you are renting a car and driving to Rincon, you can stop by Arecibo. It's home to the largest single dish telescope.

Have fun.

2ltdjorn · 15 January 2020, 10:36 AM

Getting close, next week.

Give me some things to do or eat!

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DoxaDavid · 15 January 2020, 10:48 AM

Do you play golf? El Conquistador on East side or Dorado. There is a nice casino in Dorado as well on the north side.

We took the Bacardi rum tour at the plantain which was interesting and gives you an opportunity at the end to sample some special rums as well as purchase special editions only available there.

Go scuba or snorkeling? Lots of places to go out in a group and do that.

Old town has been suggested and a great place to walk around. Would also go to the two big forts. Very cool history and interesting.

teqp · 16 January 2020, 03:44 AM

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Go scuba or snorkeling? Lots of places to go out in a group and do that.

I've been diving on the east side on the Farjado side as well as Aguadilla (West side) and Desecheo Island. IMHO the diving is not worth it. There was not a lot of life to see. It seemed overfished IMO. You can always try Bioluminescent Bay.

2ltdjorn · 24 January 2020, 04:25 AM

Good time so far!

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13 December 2019, 02:18 PM	#1
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Need TRF recommendations... San Juan, PR in January. Our last excursion to Chicago, I posted here and got some fantastic recommendations both on/off the beaten path. In January, the wife and I will spend 6 days in San Juan, PR. Looking for recommendations on adventures, site seeing, and of course food! She will be in continuing education from 7-12 each day, and I will spend my morning chasing tarpon on the fly rod in the mangroves. otherwise, open to everything. please advice. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

14 December 2019, 05:28 AM	#5
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15 January 2020, 10:36 AM	#7
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Getting close, next week. Give me some things to do or eat! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

15 January 2020, 10:48 AM	#8
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Do you play golf? El Conquistador on East side or Dorado. There is a nice casino in Dorado as well on the north side. We took the Bacardi rum tour at the plantain which was interesting and gives you an opportunity at the end to sample some special rums as well as purchase special editions only available there. Go scuba or snorkeling? Lots of places to go out in a group and do that. Old town has been suggested and a great place to walk around. Would also go to the two big forts. Very cool history and interesting. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

24 January 2020, 04:25 AM	#10
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Good time so far! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

13 December 2019, 02:26 PM	#2
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Rincon for mafongo. Old san juan has a really nice cigar bar down one of the cobble stone streets. Visit the fort. And stay away from the area with the colored buildings by the coast in old san juan. A must eat... are the food trucks outside the us military base in old san juan, it was called triple meat in spanish.

13 December 2019, 10:11 PM	#4
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,505	We took a cab from out hotel to Old San Juan. Lots to see/do down there. We did a ton of walking between all of the different fort buildings that are part of the national park service. Had coffee at a great little coffee bar down there. I may have a picture of the place so you can google it. The brightly colored buildings are he referenced are, if I remember correctly, the more “unsavory” part of town. Always be aware of your surroundings in San Juan. I won’t say that it is not safe, but it is like any other big city and has a high level of poverty. We were there right after Hurricane Maria so people were very excited to see tourists, but I hear some of the rifraf has returned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 December 2019, 07:02 AM	#6
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	If you do make it to the west side of the island for Rincon Beach, stop by Mahi Mahi off the 402 in Anasco for lunch or dinner on the way back. The make some of the best mojitios on the island. Also check out the rainforest (El Yunque). There are some trails you can hike through and pass some waterfalls/streams. Of course you should stop by El Morro fort in old SJ. If you are renting a car and driving to Rincon, you can stop by Arecibo. It's home to the largest single dish telescope. Have fun.

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