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6 Fun Things to Do in Old San Juan

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 12, 2013 - 9:10 am
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Old San Juan is one of our favourite cities, but there’s a lot more to do than you’ll find time for in one trip. So we though we’d distill the San Juan experience into six fun things — whether you’re in the city for a week or just stopping by from the cruise port. What’s your favourite thing to do in Old San Juan? Tell us in the comments section.

Hear live jazz

Carli’s Fine Bistro & Piano has become an Old San Juan institution since opening in 1998. It’s brainchild of well-known jazz pianist Carli Munoz, who plays live every night from Tuesday through Saturday.


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