20 Lovely Things to Do in Old San Juan + Reason you WONT Love it! San Juan 24 hours Walking Tour

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  • @grrrltraveler
    @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ❤Give this video a like, and remember to share to support the ongoing solo travel videos of this channel !👍👍👍

    • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
      @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

      What are the cooler months in Puerto Rico (Borikén) ?
      Temperatures in January, Puerto Rico's “coldest” month, range from a pleasant 70℉ (21℃) to 82℉ (28℃). December through March, considered winter, or dry season, in Puerto Rico, are the most pleasant months.May 28, 2023

    • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
      @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

      What part of Borikén today the island of Puerto Rico has the coolest weather?
      the Cordillera high mountains
      The coldest weather is in the high altitudes of the Cordillera, the site of Puerto Rico's lowest recorded temperature, 39°F (4°C). Hurricane Season: Hurricane season, the curse of Puerto Rican weather, lasts-officially, at least-from June 1 to November 30. But there's no cause for panic.

    • @KeniaLorraineVelazquez
      @KeniaLorraineVelazquez ปีที่แล้ว

      Puerto Rico has a lot of natural beauty, you have to come back and learn more about my Beautiful Borikén (Puerto Rico)

    • @KeniaLorraineVelazquez
      @KeniaLorraineVelazquez ปีที่แล้ว

      Since 1898 Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, locals are American citizens, and American travelers can enter the Island without carrying a passport. Nor do U.S. travelers require international calling plans for their phones. The currency used in Puerto Rico is the U.S. dollar.

  • @digitalartbymelaniem
    @digitalartbymelaniem 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for sharing. The footage is beautiful!❤

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jamesjones7439
    @jamesjones7439 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s been a while since my wife and I traveled to Puerto Rico. But your video reminded me of the many things to love about Puerto Rico. The Mofongo with yucca looked amazing! It really does go with anything.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!Have you and your wife found any good Puerto Rican restaurants with good Mofongo where are you live?

    • @jamesjones7439
      @jamesjones7439 ปีที่แล้ว

      We live in central New Jersey and are fortunate to have a few very good Puerto Rican restaurants. Even better, we have friends who had abuelas who prepared incredible meals. The abuelas are no longer with us, but we are treated to the occasional meal which includes one of my favorites--Empanadas de Camarones!

  • @arlenesolis024
    @arlenesolis024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching your trip to my beautiful island brings joy and tears. I haven’t been there in a long time. I miss it tremendously. The best time to do the walk is early morning. You avoid the crowds and it so peaceful. My suggestion is to go to Plaza de Mercado in Santurce. It not far from Old San Juan take the bus. It very authentic and has a lot of restaurants that the food is amazing. And there’s air conditioning. Thank you for sharing your amazing trip. I need to go back.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awww Thank you for the recommendation. I’ve heard about Santurce and it sounds so festive hi. I know I missed out on some beautiful spots in San Juan but I’m surprised with how much I did see. 😃 I’ll certainly need to go back, especially for more murals.

    • @arlenesolis024
      @arlenesolis024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@grrrltraveler I’m so happy you enjoyed it. There are so many hidden treasures throughout the island with it arts, history and of course the food. In Puerto Rico there is a large Jewish population and they call themselves Jewricans. My family has a blend of both Christian and Jewish cultures. The best of both worlds.

  • @fan.80s_90s
    @fan.80s_90s ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honestly, San Juan would definitely be on my list for travelling because walking and wandering around the city is my thing and to explore places. Places nowadays are so hot, it's like an actual steam sauna which makes anyone so exhausted after walking around the city. The food looks so delicious, and it's worth it after a long day of walking and exploring. Love this content and a big thumbs-up 👍.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a very walkable city and yes, the food is delicious!!! 🧡🧡🧡

    • @fan.80s_90s
      @fan.80s_90s ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grrrltraveler that's my ideal travel. Walk around the city for hours and enjoy a good delicious food.

  • @CarlosCruz-ll5ez
    @CarlosCruz-ll5ez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you enjoyed old San Juan thank you for visiting, hope you can come again for a longer stay so that you can explore more of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

  • @curiousnomadic
    @curiousnomadic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this.

  • @marycasanova834
    @marycasanova834 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I dehydrated once, hugh fever, chills. At three in morning my husband rushed me to a 24 hour clinic.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow. That happened in Puerto Rico?

  • @LillianMendret
    @LillianMendret 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your visit.Always welcome to my beautiful island🇵🇷

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you too! 💖

  • @donishita
    @donishita ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video as usual and great tips regarding the sun, heat, and humidity. I'm always thankful for our Hawaii weather when we travel and realize it never gets overly hot or cold here. Oh and the food looks amazing!

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG, those tips were my mantra throughout the day! We are mostly blessed with temperate climates. It was interesting to see the cultural difference yet acknowledge we are both exotic islands feel like a different country. 🏝️

    • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
      @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@grrrltraveler
      What month does this USA territory of Puerto Rico (Borikén) get cold?
      Temperatures in January, Puerto Rico's “coldest” month, range from a pleasant 70℉ (21℃) to 83℉ (28℃). December through March, considered winter, or dry season, in Puerto Rico, are the most pleasant months.May 28, 2023

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว +5

    BORIKÉN IS THE ANCESTORS INDIGENOUS ARAWAK TAINOS ORIGINAL ISLAND OF PUERTO
    RICO NAME. 🇵🇷🇺🇲

  • @storykillers2986
    @storykillers2986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have Puerto Rican friends and I didn't think about traveling to Puerto Rico but why not when it's so lovely?

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s certainly a lovely bucketlist and culture. If you have the chance I’d do it.

  • @michealrios2505
    @michealrios2505 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hat sunglasses and sunscreen a must😊 I ❤PR

  • @anhtruong5373
    @anhtruong5373 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing ❤
    What’s the best transportation for 4 days travel to San Juan….rent a car,uber,or local transportation?

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are the Puerto Rican beaches some of the best in the world?
    Home to more than 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico ) Borikén) is famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear water and gorgeous weather year-round. Whether you're snorkeling with schools of fish or sipping piña coladas on the coast, this tropical paradise is one of a kind 🇵🇷 🇺🇲

  • @ThePensionerAdventurer
    @ThePensionerAdventurer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Christine,
    Good tour, great to see you on the scooter... Maybe you'll be the new Casey Neistat of the scooter world. The food looked interesting and the heat did look a bit challenging at times.
    Take care.
    Paul,,

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the best month to visit Puerto Rico (Borikén) without the intense heat of summer time?
    High season, one of the best times to visit Puerto Rico, runs from mid-December through mid-April. These are the months with the least amount of rainfall and the mildest temperatures.May 28, 2023 🇵🇷 🇺🇲

    • @CarlosCruz-ll5ez
      @CarlosCruz-ll5ez ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The best time to visit is around November and the months of winter December January February

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good food to eat in
    Puerto Rico (Borikén) is the
    Pastelon is the Puerto Rican
    Lasagna but without pasta
    one of the ingredients is the
    mature plantains ground beef
    Swedish cheese, eggs and green
    beans so delicious 😋 My mother
    who is from Puerto Rico (Borikén)
    have her own Puerto Rican Pastelon
    Lasagna.

  • @storykillers2986
    @storykillers2986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That heat looked hot. Is it like New York city summers?

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว

      It kinda felt hotter but in a humid way that I don’t sweat as much. Lol.

    • @amgooder
      @amgooder ปีที่แล้ว

      Best time to explore OSJ are afternoons or cooler months. Otherwise sunblock, straw hat, sunglasses, comfy shoes, light clothing and lots of agua! Also a quick stop at Tourism building helps!, A/C there🥶great for cooling off but you may not want to leave😄

    • @lengue2001
      @lengue2001 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nothing is worst than NY summers.

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    What part of Puerto Rico has the prettiest water?
    The prettiest beaches in Puerto Rico include Playa Flamenco in Culebra Island, Mar Chiquita in Manatí, La Poza del Obispo in Arecibo, Playa Tortuga in Culebrita Island, and Playa Sucia in Cabo Rojo.Jun 22, 2023 🇵🇷🇺🇲

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    There are five bioluminescent bays in the world and three of them are in Puerto Rico (Borikén) Mosquito Bay, Laguna Grande and La Parguera. The other two are located in Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica and Halong Bay in Vietnam. A bioluminescent bay or bio bay is a body of water that glows 🇵🇷🇺🇲

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    Puerto Rico (Borikén) is a large Caribbean island of roughly 3,500 square miles located in the West Indies. It’s the easternmost island of the Greater Antilles chain, which also includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola (divided into Haiti and the Dominican Republic). After centuries of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898 and has been largely self-governing since the mid-20th century. It has a population of some 3.4 million people and a vibrant culture shaped by a mix of Spanish, United States and Afro-Caribbean influences.

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    Ponce, Puerto Rico (Borikén) city is another Spanish colonial city in this island United States territory since 1898. But the island have others Spanish colonial regions as well you can visit in Borikén today the island of Puerto Rico in the greater antilles in central america between the Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans
    in central america.

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the cooler months in Puerto Rico (Borikén) ?
    What part of Puerto Rico has the coolest weather?
    the Cordillera Central high mountains
    The coldest weather is in the high altitudes of the Cordillera, the site of Puerto Rico's lowest recorded temperature, 39°F (4°C). Hurricane Season: Hurricane season, the curse of Puerto Rican weather, lasts-officially, at least-from June 1 to November 30. But there's no cause for panic.

  • @alexsierra111
    @alexsierra111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just got back from here, hard to find food honestly

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d agree. Not what you’d expect.
      I asked the front desk for options that were not touristy but where locals went and she had only a handful of options. They were a decent walk apart from each other. Pinones was better they had more seafood restaurants.

  • @ameliasr3404
    @ameliasr3404 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A Sun dress and good walking sandals like Tevas or Chacos would have helped you.

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    Puerto Rico (Borikén) is an island
    in the Caribbean the greater antilles
    in Central America usa territory since 1898 and of course in
    summertime is hot high humidity. best time to visit Puerto Rico when temperatures (Borikén) is in winter 🔥🥵 🌡️

  • @alfredolopez4092
    @alfredolopez4092 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes san Juan is hot , first thing I pack is plenty sunblock and hats

  • @linnyunt
    @linnyunt ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Christine, I hope you've been well. Thanks for the tour. 😁

  • @WhoDeanyUnchained
    @WhoDeanyUnchained ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a reason why you stay in hostels? It clearly doesn't seem to be financially motivated.
    I also travel solo occasionally, and intrigued by your video.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s budget motivated as a creator, my trips are mostly trips to film guides for y’all and it’s more like a workcation where I may/not get my investment back. So please like and share!
      Here’s a blog post you may like and I have a bit about hostels👉 grrrltraveler.com/how-to-make-friends-when-you-travel-alone/

    • @amgooder
      @amgooder ปีที่แล้ว

      #1 reason people choose hostels...they are the cheapest place to crash. You also get to meet other travelers. I plan to stay in one for the first time😬 in NYC...
      Have only stayed at hotels when traveling. Not sure what to expect😂🤣

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No passport needed for U.S. travelers
    Since Puerto Rico (Borikén) is a territory of the United States, American citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport to travel to the Island. However, they must always travel with a valid ID, such as driver license or a state ID card 🇵🇷 🇺🇲

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    The old San Juan Capital of Puerto Rico (Borikén) 500 years of history already is the oldest Spanish Colonial cities in America continent as well United States because the island is a United States territory property since the year 1898.

  • @CarlosAnglada
    @CarlosAnglada 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is not the original plaintain mofongo - it's yuca (cassava). I like that variant too, but it's not the original one.

  • @NicJames-rs8uc
    @NicJames-rs8uc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many days do you recommend going there for?!

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      3 days at the very least for Old SJ alone. Outer SJ is large. Watch my Pinones food video.
      PR has rainforests, beaches & culture so there’s that also.
      SJ guide linked in Description Box.

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Beaches in Puerto Rico
    Last updated on Aug. 9
    Home to more than 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico (Borikén) is famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear water and gorgeous weather year-round. Whether you're snorkeling with schools of fish or sipping piña coladas on the coast, this tropical paradise is one of a kind. The best part? Puerto Rico (Borikén) is a U.S. territory, so American citizens don't need a passport to travel here. To help you choose the sandy shore that's right for you, U.S. News considered factors like family-friendly amenities, unique attractions and photo-worthy landscapes to determine the best beaches in Puerto Rico. Cast

  • @marciagubiani
    @marciagubiani 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In which month did you go to feel so hot?

  • @eneri008
    @eneri008 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s not a random church that’s the cathedral.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does it have a name or is it just cathedral? Remember: First time tourists won’t know unless it’s on a tourist map

  • @Hispandinavian
    @Hispandinavian ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm across the water in Panama. We got a lot of awesome things here too, but I'm biased. After Christmas, I'm traveling again to Northern Europe, and then spending 2 full weeks in Japan. Hopefully further down the road other doors to the Far East will open. Hawaii is a great jumping off point, and still on my list of states I've never been through yet. Never mind the queen was usurped by land owners.

  • @stevenanderson6280
    @stevenanderson6280 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    El viejo san juan es muy bonito pero no es un lugar de buena comida. Es muy caro y su preparación no es muy buena. Siempre que salía del trabajo me hiba fuera de él viejo san juan a comer hay muchos lugares muy buenos y económicos para disfrutar la gastronomía mi mi isla.

    • @CarlosAnglada
      @CarlosAnglada 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen.

    • @grrrltraveler
      @grrrltraveler  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d agree. OSJ food is mostly for tourists. The mufongo cafe I went to ( not shown in this video cause I had to do take out; & review it at my hostel) was the only non touristy and sorta local place recommended to me.
      What would be your top recommendations to go for classic Puerto Rican food that is close to OSJ?

  • @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg
    @DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the 3 unique things about this United States territory property of Puerto Rico (Borikén)
    42 Fun & Interesting Facts About Puerto Rico
    Puerto Rico Isn't an Island (It's Several) ...
    Puerto Rico is a Territory. ...
    Puerto Ricans Have the US Citizenship. ...
    Puerto Ricans Don't Vote in US Elections only if they they live in USA or they visit United States in time of the Presidential elections and and they are registered to vote in time of the presidential elections
    Puerto Ricans Have their Own Citizenship. ...
    Puerto Rico (Borikén) is Still a Colony of the USA as United States Citizens they Don't Need a Passport 🇵🇷🇺🇲