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Paseo de la Princesa

Paseo de la Princesa

Paseo de la Princesa
4.5
Points of Interest & LandmarksHistoric Walking Areas
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.
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  • GinnyK
    Choctaw, Oklahoma46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful fountain
    This is easy to find in old San Juan. The fountain is so lovely and full of detail so spend some time looking at it. Very peaceful and not crowded. Continue along the path to see some beautiful scenery!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 March 2024
  • 23rita
    Davie, Florida561 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Photo Ops!
    This is a beautiful partially waterside 19th century pedestrian promenade about half a mile in length which runs parallel and adjacent to the southwestern sections of the Walls of Old San Juan. You will see beautiful fountains, sculptures , Victorian lampposts, large trees... If you continue walking on the path alongside the bay toward the City Gate and Castillo San Felipe del Morro, you'll continue to have many photo ops. Take water, a hat and very comfortable walking shoes! Enjoy!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 April 2024
  • cenzt
    Ohio21,401 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Viewing Paseo de la Princesa
    Great trip. We arrived at approximately 3:30 pm and made our way towards the entrance of the park. There was a fountain in the center of the park with various sculptures attached to it. There was a path directly next to the fountain that took us alongside the water. The trail offered stunning views of the water, and the old city wall. We were able to admire the architecture and reflect on how long it took to build the structure. The trail was relatively easy, and consisted of walking on a flat, paved surface for a majority of the walk. Tip: I recommend spending 45 minutes walking the trail and admiring the fountain.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 July 2024
  • Sophie
    43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice evening stroll
    The day my family went there were fantastic street vendors selling hand crafted goods for very reasonable prices! I bought a crochet stingray and my brother bought a crochet chicken! My favorite booth. 18$ each, which felt very reasonable for crochet pieces. Very friendly, kind and hard working people. The woman I bought from was so patient even though my card was giving me trouble. I love supporting local artisans wherever I travel. The street itself and the statue were beautiful, such amazing architecture. We loved going at dusk, we just got done with dinner and enjoyed a nice stroll.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 August 2024
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Francisco Costa
Sao Paulo, SP2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
We loved the area, the birds singing, the breeze.
There are many activities, typical food, souvenirs, chairs for relaxation.
We walked all the way to the end to the Morro Fortress and we enjoyed the walk.
Plenty people with small children.
I saw many pelicans and many birds in the area.
There were young people with musical instruments singing at night and everyone enjoying their talent.
I enjoyed the place
Written 10 July 2020
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Linda A
Scunthorpe, UK3,465 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This is a very pretty traffic free area lined with ornamental gardens and historic buildings, with an impressive fountain at the end of the road. There's a lovely view out over the water near the fountain. We found several statues in the garden area including this one of the 'Bird Lady'
Written 30 November 2020
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Sylvia DrSoul Fernandez
San Juan, Puerto Rico12,404 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
Amazing arts and crafts from Puerto Rico for yourself and family/friends! This is an amazing end to a great day walking and eating in Oíd San Juan! We began at San Cristobal Fort and ended here! Follow me to find out about all the other places we visited! This area has the cheapest parking in all of Old San Juan but it is exposed to the sun 😬. This place has a children’s playground and sometimes even live music. Typical desserts are my favorite here! At the end of it there is a lovely fountain and if you keep walking you can enter Old San Juan center having a typical “limber”!! Just go up to the left after going through the Old Gate and keep going strait! You will see the sign Limbers and for only $.075 you get a refreshing frozen juice that will help you walk until you get to El Morro!! La Rogativa Statue is on the way with a beautiful view of the White House where our governor lives. Enjoy! I came here with my guest from Airbnb from Mexico and she loved Old San Juan #drsoulpr #planforamiracle
Written 4 February 2020
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Tamara M
Atlanta, GA1,272 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
My husband and I travel frequently to Puerto Rico and we love Paseo de la Princesa for the beauty that is around it. It is just off of the port and so you can see the ocean from a lot of the area. If you have kids, there is a nice playground for them to play in. We particularly enjoy visiting this area on a Sunday when the vendors are set up. They sell locals handcrafted items and food. Plus, there is a wonderful group of people who bring music and there is dancing for you to watch or join in. It is a fun day in Old San Juan and highly recommended.
Written 15 January 2020
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,980 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
We were doing a self walking tour of Old San Juan on a Sunday and came upon Paseo de la Princesa. There was craft fair being held there. We browsed the small tented area and found some local artisan treasures.
Written 14 March 2020
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Sophie
43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
The day my family went there were fantastic street vendors selling hand crafted goods for very reasonable prices! I bought a crochet stingray and my brother bought a crochet chicken! My favorite booth. 18$ each, which felt very reasonable for crochet pieces. Very friendly, kind and hard working people. The woman I bought from was so patient even though my card was giving me trouble. I love supporting local artisans wherever I travel. The street itself and the statue were beautiful, such amazing architecture. We loved going at dusk, we just got done with dinner and enjoyed a nice stroll.
Written 2 August 2024
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Kim A
Port Byron, IL134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We discovered this passage on our way to dinner at the Princesa Gastrobar. It was night and the birds singing were so melodious that I asked a Policeman if it was real birds or a recording. Real birds. There is a lovely playground for children. A refreshing fountain near the ocean. We visited on a Friday and Saturday when there were craft vendors selling their creations. It was a walk we made every day (4 days) while in San Suan. We loved the area and if you extend towards either end of the passage you can take the walking path all the way to Fort El Moro or in the other direction get access to the pier where the cruise ships stop for their daily excursions.
Written 14 March 2020
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JeanneCristello
Philadelphia, PA79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
La Princesa Walkway is a green path along the port and old city wall. The street is home to many food carts, souvenir sellers, and local musicians' posts. This tree-lined walkway is a relaxing escape into local Puerto Rican life.
Written 1 March 2020
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marcain
Washington DC, DC213 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
This is a great walk along the bay, starting in a park near the cruise ship port and ending at El Morro fort. Beyond the park, there's not much shade, so it can get warm in the sun on a hot day. It's interesting to see the tons of cats that hang out on the rocks and trail lining the bay. The cats are cared for by "Save a Gato", who neuter and vax the cats, and feed them.

At the El Morro fort end, you can climb stairs and a trail to get to the entrance of the fort, or bypass that entrance and make your way back into the top of Old San Juan. The "trail" along the bay is very flat and handicapped-accessible. Not so the stairs up to the fort, but the climb is quite manageable by any reasonably fit person.

Access to the Paseo is free, there is a $10 charge if you choose to go into the El Morro fort itself at the north end.
Written 4 March 2022
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cenzt
Ohio21,401 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 3:30 pm and made our way towards the entrance of the park. There was a fountain in the center of the park with various sculptures attached to it. There was a path directly next to the fountain that took us alongside the water. The trail offered stunning views of the water, and the old city wall. We were able to admire the architecture and reflect on how long it took to build the structure. The trail was relatively easy, and consisted of walking on a flat, paved surface for a majority of the walk.

Tip: I recommend spending 45 minutes walking the trail and admiring the fountain.
Written 2 July 2024
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