This short route is on the enclosed air-conditioned trolley. Casa Alcaldia / City Hall – Ruta Corta / Short Route Just be sure to look for the “El Morro / Fort” sign on the front of the bus/trolley. Again, during days when there are no cruise ships arriving, you may also hop on stop #1, right across from the main piers. It then circles around “La Casita”, the entrance to Paseo de la Princesa, and back to stop #1.īest spots to hop on are at the main gates of the forts, near “La Casita”, and the stops around “Plaza de Armas”. The trolley circles around Plaza de Armas making a few stops. The long trolley route is on one of the enclosed air-conditioned trolleys and is a perfect mix of the forts and the main streets in Old San Juan where you’ll find great shops and restaurants. El Morro / Fort Trolley – Ruta Larga / Long Route During days when there are no cruise ships arriving, you may also hop on trolley stop #1, right across from the main piers. It goes all the way out to the stops around “La Casita” and back to stop #1.īest spots to hop on are at the main entrances of the forts (stops 18B, 22), near “La Casita” (stops 12 and 13) and stop #14 near Pier 4 at Bahia Urbana. The main stops for the open-air trolley are the forts and the Capitol Building. Not only does it take you places, but it offers a refreshing ride on hot summer days. This open-air tram is loved by both children and adults. If you’re mostly interested in visiting the forts, the open-air trolley/ tram is a good option to start your tour. There are 3 trolley routes, one of them is an open-air tram (not in service at the time) with 2 cars and the other 2 are enclosed and air-conditioned. Most locals in San Juan speak English, and if they don’t, they will still do their best to help you. So while you’re waiting for the trolley use this good opportunity to ask questions. Get tips while you wait – Locals are very friendly and ready to help.Stay as close to the front of the sidewalk as possible at the stop to get on more quickly. It can be quite annoying at times to get on the trolley, especially if you have a seat on a bench while you wait because then other people come and wait to hop on before you. There is no organized line for the trolley.During the morning and at the end of the business day, locals will be hopping on, so expect more crowds.
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Most visitors are going straight to El Morro after visiting San Cristobal, so the trolley is typically full and it’s hard to get back on Calle Norzagaray. If you’re visiting the forts, you’ll have a shorter wait time by getting back on the trolley right at the main entrances where visitors typically get off.One of the best stops to hop on the trolley is #14 at Pier 2, and stops #12 and #13 around the plaza with “The Casita” building (picture on right). No one ever gets off on stop #1, on regular days it’s not a problem. During cruise ship arrival days, do not waste time waiting on Trolley stop #1.If you want to get a faster head start on your walking tour of Old San Juan, it is smarter to just start walking towards one of the attractions and hopping on the trolley on another stop around the city. Most cruisers will attempt to get on the nearest trolley stops right near Bahia Urbana. When cruises arrive in San Juan, there will be hundreds of people trying to get on the trolley.Important tips and need to know when using the Old San Juan Trolley System
There’s so much to see that you’ll be entertained as you walk across the other side to the forts. Some of the most charming details are missed unless you walk. Please keep in mind that Old San Juan is a wonderful city that can be enjoyed by foot – 7 blocks of colorful streets offering many stops along the way to interesting attractions, shops, and restaurants. On your way to stop #12, you can get a refreshing “Piragua” and taste favorite Puerto Rican treats. Stop #12 is right at the entry of Paseo de la Princesa, which is the first attraction on our favorite walking tour of Old San Juan. Before you get to the stop, be sure to stop at the Puerto Rico Tourism Office at the corner of the Ochoa Building across the street from Pier #1 where you can get maps and speak to friendly staff ready to answer your questions. If you were getting off a cruise, you would start walking to the left, follow the sidewalk along the water past “La Casita”, and you’ll soon see the stop.
Old San Juan Trolley Stops / Itinerary SuggestionsĪ good starting point is on Trolley stop #12.
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