3 Days of Puerto Rican Paradise!

I landed in San Juan, and witnessed celebrations everywhere, grabbed my bag, and took a bus and went straight to La Concha Resort in Condado.

Rested for a good 2 hours in the room, then changed into my swimming costume and walked right out to Condado Beach.

The beach was quite full with locals, tourists, and kids running around, but I managed to secure a clean spot with a clear sea view. Bought a $5 alcapurria from La Alcapurria Quemá nearby.

The ocean breeze was what I was missing in the US, literally washed out all my stress and lifted up my mood. So instead of going back to the room, I hopped on a bus and went to La Placita de Santurce. Spent around 2 hours there just walking around, taking photos, and soaking in the evening vibe.

After this, I reached Cueva del Mar restaurant to eat dinner. Got the mofongo with garlic shrimp for $22.

After all the food and travel I was feeling a bit tired, so I went back to the Concha Resort and slept early.

New day with new plans. Since San Juan is known for its history, today I decided to head to Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. Spent 2 hours checking out the art and garden.

After the museum I went to Café El Punto and ate lunch. The food was delicious and prices were reasonable ($18 total). If you come here you must try the mofongo trilogy and definitely ask to add extra garlic sauce on it.

Now tummy is full and so is the energy. Walked over to Castillo San Cristóbal, it has all these old tunnels and massive walls facing the sea. If you don't know what to do in puerto rico then must mark this fort on your list. Entry was $10.

After spending a good 3 hours there after lunch, I took a bus back to the Concha Resort. Since it has a super clean pool deck, I went swimming. Yesterday I just sat on the shore and didn't go in the water due to the heavy crowd, so the pool felt cozy and clean.

Got a quick casual dinner at De Averao near the hotel and called it a night.

It was my last day, and that's when I was confused, asking everyone what to do in Puerto Rico. I looked at my phone, read some reviews, and went to Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro). It is traditional, massive, and has that huge grassy field right by the ocean.

After the fort, I walked back into Old San Juan and ate at El Jibarito. Got the pernil (roast pork) with rice and beans for $16. I prefer savory local flavors, so I tried this with a cold Medalla beer.

Now, San Juan heat with ocean air on your skin is incomplete without one last swim, so I went to Escambrón Beach. Spent some time taking photos, sat on the sand for 2 hours until food digested, and then went snorkeling. Saw sea turtles and fish right off the shore!

After snorkeling, I visited one last restaurant, Raíces. I asked a few people online what to do in Puerto Rico, and they mentioned this place, so I ate their famous churrasco mofongo for $26.

Reached Concha Resort again, picked up my bags, put my suit on, and headed back to San Juan airport for my flight home.