good food but best drinks in old city San Juan.... have a goot time if you ever go there....

Try the Mofongo! Don't worry,its a food.

If you ever find yourself in Puerto Rico, you HAVE to check out Old San Juan. The buildings are beautiful and the town is adorable. From the sweet scented bright flowers to the bath warm waters of the caribbean the island is beatuiful throughout, but Old San Juan really is a facinating spot to check out. Their fort is still intact and there, I did not get to tour it however, definately something I would do if I were to go again..

You must try Dragonfly Restaurant in San Juan.  Asian-South American Fusion. The restaurant is located at 365 Calle Fortaleza, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901

Cataño is known as " La Antesala de la Capital " (prelude of the capital), because of its location across the bay from the capital Puerto Rico, the city of San Juan.

Cataño was founded in 1927 by Hernando de Cataño. Cataño was named after its founder, who lived and helped to develop the region at the beginning of the Spanish colonization. Originally, the town was known as the " Hato de las Palmas de Cataño " (cluster of the palms), but shortened to Cataño when the city was established. Cataño, located on northern coast, within then Metropolitan Area is one of the localities which has best preserved and most jealously guarded the traditions and customs of life in the island. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Bayamón and Guaynabo; east of Toa Baja and west of Guaynabo. Its rivers are: Bayamón and El Caño de Cataño.

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September 5, 1974. Land Area: 13 sq km (5.0 sq mi) Water Area: 2.21 sq km Population: 35,438 Density: 2,313.1 per sq km (6,014.2 per sq mi) Housing Units: 10,366 Housing Density: 2,148.5 Per Capita Income: $8,369 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: Cataño Wards: Babote, Cucharillas, Juana Matos, Palmas, Pueblo, Puente Blanco, Puntilla and William Fuentes. Driving Distance: 13.6 miles * Driving Time: 25 minutes * Limits: North Atlantic Ocean South Bayamn and Guaynabo East Guaynabo and Atlantic Ocean West Toa Baja
Among the many picturesque reminders of the past preserved here is the old train used for transporting the sugar cane crop which stops between the green trees on the modern urban development area of Levittown, a residential area belonging to the city of Toa Baja. The inexpensive Cataño ferry leaves daily every half hour, (San Juan-Cataño) from 6am to 10pm. From the dock in Cataño, you can walk to the famous Bacardi Rum Plant, which is the largest rum distillery in the world, processing some 100,000 gallons daily. Visitors may tour the plant, the tour will take you through special exhibits explaining the fermentation, distilling and bottling processes, a small museum exhibits Bacardi's history and a free rum cocktail. Open for tours Mon-Sat. except holidays, from 9am to 10:30am and 12pm to 4pm. (787) 788-8400. There are many well-known " catañeses ", among them: Pedro Juan Soto, and first woman contralor Ileana Colon Carlo. Interesting Facts The second filmed movie in Puerto Rico was realized in this town (1924-25) " Aloha de los Mares del Sur ".

Definitely stay in the historic part of the city where you can find inexpensive lodging as well as very expensive and check out the yummy bakeries, inexpensive restaurants and cheap street eats. I was lucky to be visiting during the Jazz Festival. I was on a budget, but if your not, there are some excellent restaurants where you can rub elbows with some fabulous looking people and eat wonderful food.
Ladies, I was in San Juan by myself and I felt perfectly safe, although I didn't go out at night, but I would add that Puerto Rico is not the place for women who do not like excessive attention from men.

When traveling to San Juan, one must be very careful because of the high crime rate. The people are extremely beautiful though.

Just get some "real" puertorrican food like mofongo, alcapurrias, arroz con gandules, pasteles or some tostones you wont regret any of this local favorites :) Yummmyyyy!!!

not so expensive food, and, still is good, if you like some Mexican tipe of food....

the capital city of Puerto Rico, full of life and flavor, casinos are legal if you are over 18, lots of nightlife music and dance.

During the day there are great places to sightsee, castles, old ships, and of course there's always the pirate legend.