San Juan lay over
Oct 24th, 2002, 01:34 PM
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San Juan lay over
Next month we'll have a 6 hour lay over in San Juan. It's about noon - 6. I'd like to take advantage of that time and see something in San Juan. I was thinking about El Morro, Old San Juan or dinner. Do you think we have enough time to do a little sightseeing? Any other suggestions on what we should try to see?<BR><BR>Thanks!
Oct 25th, 2002, 03:25 AM
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We had 6-hour layovers on both ends of our Grenada trip a couple of years ago. We checked our carry-ons in the luggage service office in the airport ($3/bag) and then headed to Old San Juan, enjoying lunch both times, and then exploring the old city, El Morro, etc. Of course, this was pre-9/11, so I don't know how much time you'll need to check back through security on the way back ... you may, as a practical matter, have less than 6 hours to spend.
Oct 25th, 2002, 03:52 AM
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I would have thought that you need to be back at the airport by 4:30 to be safe - no later than that. Which leaves you about 3 to 4 hours to have a bite and explore Old San Juan - very doable in my opinion. Whatever you do, do not stay at the airport as there is nothing there - SJU is simply not a good airport for a layover - the food is expensive and it is crap, not a whole lot of interesting stores to browse...go to Old San Juan and have fun!
Oct 25th, 2002, 05:26 PM
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Allow at least 20 to 30 minutes each way by taxi to and from the airport. This is with factoring in traffic and that can be a problem, especially on the return. Also allow at least 1 1/2 hours for checkin. <BR>A taxi will cost at least $16 each way. I believe the rate is fixed.
