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menu is designed by world-renowned chef Juan José Cuevas and features dishes like traditional Puerto Rican crudo topped with kristal caviar and poached lobster fresh from the San Juan shore . While away the afternoon with a creamy piña colada and lie on the soft sands that fringe the Caribbean swell — or head to the nearby Condado Lagoon , where it ’ s possible to spot manatees lolling in the waters . You can even rent a kayak here to paddle alongside the gentle giants . Alternatively , the district is home to San Juan ’ s main high-end shopping street , which has a selection of designer brands .
Afterwards , head to La Placita de Santurce , which transforms from a farmers ’ market to a social hub once the sun starts to set . It ’ s home to some of San Juan ’ s best cocktail bars — start at Asere Kitchen
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A piña colada cocktail , which
was invented in Puerto Rico
and Bar , known for its old-school Cuban ambiance and signature passionfruit and habanero mojitos . Stroll amid the art-adorned streets , dodging swirling salsa dancers congregating outside the chinchorros ( inexpensive bar-restaurants ), in the direction of La Penúltima . Sit with locals at their communal tables and sip on smoky toasted coconut scotch or mezcal mixed with sweet hibiscus . Once you ’ ve had a fill of island-inspired cocktails and mocktails , listen out for the running rhythms of plena played on hand drums or the African-inspired beats of bomba — both Puerto Rican folklore styles are heard every night in Santurce , home to an array of live music venues . It mingles in the evening air with the distant pulse of reggaeton , omnipresent on its origin isle .
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ESSENTIALS
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When to go : The Puerto Rican sun shines year-round , with its coldest month , January , only dipping to 70 degrees . Visit between April and June to avoid the high winter season . August receives the most rainfall . Currency : USD Language : Spanish . English is also commonly spoken in the city . Getting around : Taxis and rideshares
are easily sourced in San Juan , as are rental car companies . You can also hop on a public minibus ( públicos ), the light rail or an AMA bus . Old San Juan is small and easily explored on foot .
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Once you ’ ve completed your tour of San Juan , set sail for further exploration in the Caribbean . Join Windstar Cruises for a six-day San Juan & the Virgin Islands sailing aboard Star Pride . As a complimentary gift for booking with our agency , you ’ ll get a $ 133 shipboard credit per person to spend on your trip . Departs San Juan , Puerto Rico on November 16 , 2024 .
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