…or at least that’s what everybody says. Of course we agree and that’s why we decided to share our highlights of the Christmas time in Old San Juan.
Of course the parties, where family and friends are coming together to celebrate. One of our favorites are the parrandas, groups of people walking around the city with instruments and their famous songs that everybody can join in on. The plaza is filled with people, music and kids with their firecrackers until late at night. Talking about the plaza you have to mention …

Tattooing is one of the great timeless art forms. Each civilization has had its own method and purpose behind the tattooing of their bodies. Some civilizations thought that carving the symbols of the gods in their skins would grant them a view into their wisdom and knowledge. Other had markings that defined them as warriors, and were designed to frighten and demoralize the enemy. Today peoples thoughts on tattoos are mixed at best. Some get them to symbolize special moments in their lives, while other like them simply because they …

Experience it for free!
Through the electronic grape vine that is the Internet I received information that this weekend of July 18 and 19, The National Park services are offering free tours in Castle San Cristobal and El Morro Fort!
Come one, come all! The tours are different for each site, the San Cristobal tour features a Tunnel Tour starting at 10:30 am, Out works walk at 2:30 pm and informational talks every hour on the hour. While the El Morro tours feature Outwork walks all day and informational talks also on …

Lets face it, as much as we would like it to be, life is not a walk in the park. When we least expect it, things can go tumbling downhill on the cobblestones. Times like these you need to know where to find help: whether it be medical, police related, or transportation, Old San Juan has everything to get those first aids. The trick is finding them quick enough. So we’re here to help!

1- Medical Emergencies: On San Francisco street, in front of the Plaza de Armas you will find …

Finally, I’m about to talk about food. I’ve put this off as much as I can, because I’m not a food “connoisseur.” But I am still going to talk about it. Why? Because I love food and I love cooking! I’m not a pretentious elitist that believes food should be grueling work. Food is not something to over-think or to judge. In fact, we are lucky to be able to think about food in any other way besides survival.
I am of the belief that food should be appreciated for the …

Souvenir Sauces
In one afternoon I saw: a wall covered in shot glasses, a barrel full of tambourines, frogs in every article imaginable  and coffee cups shaped like butts and breasts. Going souvenir shopping in Old San Juan is the very definition of quirk.
Ranging from artful crafts like handmade cigars or wooden mask, all the way to the cliche key chains and t-shirts, no matter what your friends back home like, you will find something in OSJ for them. Hand made soap? Check. Fancy jewelery? More than you could afford to …

I dare you to go into Old San Juan, for five minutes, and not see at least four cameras. Go on, I double dare you. Done? You owe me a beer.
Many artists from all over the Island come to Old San Juan to capture the scenery for their personal collections, looking to demonstrate a new angle on famous structures and to find overlooked spots to shine some artistic light in. When you combine this with the huge number of tourists that visit the city every day you get the reason …

While Old San Juan is a very cool city, it can get scorching hot very quickly! Here are some of the best ways to lower the heat when your in the OSJ.
3-Ben and Jerry’s

Although you might think that because of its comfortable and air conditioned facilities, and the fact that they serve any product derived from the lovely iced cream, this one would be on top of the list. Well your not entirely wrong, but the only thing keeping it from climbing higher is the fact that its a franchise …