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San Juan, Puerto Rico: City Guide + Photo Diary • Soft Sensibilities
Four days were spent in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With family—which means days began with a healthy slathering of suncream (no Polysianes Monoi Oil despite the admittedly low SPF) and nights ended before 9 p.m. At any other time this may have been considered miserable, but given the state of exhaust and the grey weather, it was bearable. More than, actually: it was much needed, and turns out, Old San Juan is beautiful even in the rain. WHERE TO EAT IN CONDADO, SAN JUAN (Because food is the priority, always.) Pack a bathing suit in your carry-on or better yet, wear it under your airport clothes: if you arrive before 4 p.m., you’ll want to take advantage of the sun (and pass the time before you can check in). I suggest staying at The Condado Plaza Hilton; the location is pretty central and ideal for those who love a decent walk/short cab ride. Taxi drivers are exceptionally friendly and offer recs on the best local spots in town, so be chatty. It’s how we found out about Café del Angel, a 10-minute walk from the Hilton. If you want cheap, traditional Puerto Rican food, make this is a checkbox on your to-do list.…
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