San Juan: Tips

Start Talking The friendly locals are eager to talk to visitors and share their knowledge. Ask about restaurants and they will not only recommend a few options, they’ll draw you a map on how to get there.

On Wheels Rent a car—old San Juan is foot-friendly, but the rest of the city requires wheels to navigate. Buses, though affordable, are undependable (especially at night); cabs can be expensive. Hertz, Budget and Avis operate booths at the airport.

Free Art Plan to take advantage of Old San Juan’s “Gallery Night” on the first Tuesday of every month (Feb-May; Sept-Dec). During this time museums galleries welcome visitors free of charge.

Easy Entry No passports or visas are required to visit the island of Puerto Rico.

Metric System Like most of the world, Puerto Rico operates on the metric system—be prepared to measure your distance in kilometers and buy your gas in liters.