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7 Shopping Tips in San Juan, Puerto Rico

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 14, 2014
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What’s your number one tip about shopping in San Juan?

Take your time! I find that most travelers forget to set enough time aside for shopping until they arrive and realize just how many shops there are in our city. Along with taking your time, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and never hesitating to stop for a refreshing Piragua (our version of a snow cone). (Above: Olé in Old San Juan)


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