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Paseo de la Princesa

An activity in Old San Juan, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Paseo de la Princesa in Old San Juan
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Why go

Tree-lined 19th-century promenade along the bay under the city walls, ending at the Raices fountain.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Old San Juan, alongside 4 sights, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Calle de la Fortaleza and Catedral de San Juan Bautista. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Old San Juan
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Old San Juan, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Calle de la Fortaleza

    Shop-lined street ending at La Fortaleza, the governor's mansion since the 16th century, hung with wreaths at Christmas.

    Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Catedral de San Juan Bautista

    One of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas, rebuilt in the 1800s, holding the tomb of Juan Ponce de Leon.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hotel El Convento

    Hotel in a 1651 Carmelite convent facing the cathedral, with a courtyard restaurant and rooftop plunge pool.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Plaza de Armas

    Main square of the old city, in front of City Hall, with the island's Christmas tree and lit trees in December.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Casa Cortes ChocoBar

    Cafe run by the Cortes chocolate family, serving hot chocolate with cheese, chocolate dishes and breakfast.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    La Factoria

    Unsigned cocktail bar of linked rooms on Calle San Sebastian, with salsa dancing late into the night.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Paseo de la Princesa is a stop on our Old San Juan & Ponce route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Old San Juan

Paseo de la Princesa is our only activity pick in Old San Juan; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old San Juan guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Old San Juan run from 82°F in January to 87°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Paseo de la Princesa itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Old San Juan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Old San Juan weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
18.46330, -66.11830
Destination
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Paseo de la Princesa: quick answers

How much time do you need at Paseo de la Princesa?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Paseo de la Princesa. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Paseo de la Princesa?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Walk it at sunset and continue through the San Juan Gate into the old city.

Is Paseo de la Princesa free?

Yes, we list Paseo de la Princesa as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Paseo de la Princesa?

Paseo de la Princesa appears on Old San Juan & Ponce, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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