Need info on Puerto Rico
 

I will be going to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the first time this week. I would like to know: <BR> <BR>1. Whether you recommend renting a car or using public transportation? <BR> <BR>2. Places of interest to visit. <BR> <BR>3. Ethnic restaurants in San Juan? <BR> <BR>Any help or suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. <BR> <BR>Shon

I suggest you post this to the Caribbean forum here as well as to the rec.travel.caribbean newsgroup. <BR> <BR>See my post of url's on the Caribbean forum for for some for Puerto Rico.

Ajilli Mojilli and Amedeaus are two excellent restaurants in San Juan. Traffic is crazy and I would rather take cabs. I have a friend who took the bus -- if you speak Spanish, public transportation will be easier to negotiate. See the old fort, and spend some time in Old San Juan. Rent a car to visit Ponce -- the drive there is easy once you get out of the city. Puerto Rico is a beautiful island. Too many tourists only go to stay at a big hotel complex with flashy casino. The Puerto Rican Tourism Office publishes a great listing of hotels/paradors around th island -- you can stop by their "lounge" near the baggage pickup area in the airport. It is an oasis of hospitality and information in an absolutely dreadful airport!

I second Ajili Mojili! The whole Condado area (where the restaurant is located) is a lot of fun and there's a lot to do. <BR> <BR>Make sure you get to Old San Juan. If you like shopping, cafes, etc., you'll enjoy it. Also, I had an interesting time at Castillo del Morro as well. <BR> <BR>Head to El San Juan hotel and go dancing at Babylon. <BR>Have fun.

Another vote for Ajilli Mojilli - try the pumpkin fritters. Also, for a good cheap meal, try the Metropol in Isla Verde - Puerto Rican and Cuban food. The place is always crowded with locals. <BR> <BR>I would recommend renting a car if you plan on doing any exploring outside of the San Juan area. In San Juan itself you will be better off using public transport and cabs. <BR> <BR>

Another vote for Ajilli Mojilli - try the pumpkin fritters. Also, for a good cheap meal, try the Metropol in Isla Verde - Puerto Rican and Cuban food. The place is always crowded with locals. <BR> <BR>I would recommend renting a car if you plan on doing any exploring outside of the San Juan area. In San Juan itself you will be better off using public transport and cabs. <BR> <BR>