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- Spanish
Discover the flavors of Puerto Rico while strolling through the colorful streets of Old San Juan with a local certified guide/content creator: @backpackingluis.
We’ll visit around 4 locally owned spots to taste iconic dishes like puertorican coffee, mofongo, rice & beans, mojito, piña colada, alcapurria & and a local beer.
Along the way, I’ll share fun stories and hidden history that even some locals don’t know! You’ll learn about Afro-Caribbean, indigenous Taino & Spanish influences in our cuisine, meet passionate food makers, and enjoy beautiful views of colonial architecture all while having a blast. Come hungry and with energy to have fun—you’ll leave full and inspired!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in coffee shop: Cafe caleta. It is in the street Caleta de San Juan and is in front of the Catedral San Juan Bautista and the convento hotel. It has an orange color and i would have a Puerto Rican Flag fan or a small flag.
We end up seeing the sunset near el morro castle.
Itinerary
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1
Try local coffee while meeting the group. Luis would give you a small intro of the first plaza in Old San Juan and talk to you about the history of coffee and other crops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Learn the history of catedral San Juan Bautista.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn the history of the convento hotel.
Admission ticket free -
2La Rogativa
Learn the history of the San Juan bay, Caparra, Bacardí, Fortaleza and Casa Blanca. El totem and our indigenous ancestors.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Eat comida criolla like Mofongo in a beautiful restaurant at la perla. Learn the history of la perla, rice and beans, Mofongo and mojitos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Eat and learn the history of local fry food empanadillas and alcapurrias. Have a local beer.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn the major attacks in Puerto Rico from 1595-1898.
Admission ticket free -
5
Grab a piñacolada to go see the sunset at el Morro. Learn about Oldest church in Puerto Rico (San José church), Ballajá, el totem and el Morro.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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