Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Old San Juan, Castillo San Cristóbal. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, most commonly known as El Morro, is a large fortress and citadel in the Old San Juan historic quarter of San Juan, the capital city and municipality of Puerto Rico. Commissioned by King Charles I of Spain…
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Old San Juan is a historic district or quarter located at the "northwest triangle" of San Juan Islet in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its area roughly correlates to the Ballajá, Catedral, Marina, Mercado, San Cristóbal, and San Francisco sub-barrios of barrio San…
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Castillo San Cristóbal is a fortress in the Old San Juan historic quarter of San Juan, the capital municipality of Puerto Rico, known for being the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World. Dating back to defense expansions following attacks by…
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The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, officially known as the Minor Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and Parish of Our Lady of Remedies (Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista y Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los…
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The Capitol of Puerto Rico, most commonly known as The capitol, is the seat of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, a bicameral legislature composed of a Senate and a House of Representatives, responsible for the legislative branch of the…
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €52 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €83 |
| Private room with bathroom | €110 |
| Standard hotel | €172 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €33 | €69 |
| Local transport | €8 | €14 |
| Total per day | €151 | €255 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €33 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €62 |
💶 3 days in San Juan: ≈ €548 on a budget or ≈ €860 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €151 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €255. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €548 to €860, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, December.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Castillo San Felipe del Morro; Old San Juan; Castillo San Cristóbal; Cathedral of San Juan; Capitol of Puerto Rico.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €110 per night and a hostel bed €52.
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