Comments on: Catching a Ride in San Juan

By: My Day at the Bacardi Rum Factory | SoloFriendly.com

My Day at the Bacardi Rum Factory | SoloFriendly.com — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:06:23 +0000

[...] As I’ve mentioned before, the ferry to Catano (where the factory tour takes place) leaves from Pier 2 in Old San Juan, which is almost directly across the street from Senor Frogs. It costs $.50 each way. Once you arrive, you walk out to the street, and someone will direct you toward a shuttle taxi to the Factory/Museum. This costs $3/person and is about a five minute drive. [...]

By: SoloFriendly

SoloFriendly — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:50:13 +0000

Yay, go take some public transportation! LOL, believe me, I can be directionally-challenged as well. But when that's the case, it's certainly better to take public transport–let the professionals do the driving, and you don't have to worry about getting lost!

By: SoloFriendly

SoloFriendly — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:48:11 +0000

You should, it's a great place.

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:36:44 +0000

I admit my reluctance with public transportation because my sense of direction is tragically bad. But this time, I'm going for it. Your post inspired me!

By: SpunkyGirl Monologues

SpunkyGirl Monologues — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:18:52 +0000

I've always wanted to travel to San Juan. I have to agree about public transportation. It's the best way to get that “local” feel and you can have some crazy/fun/amazing experiences!

By: SoloFriendly

SoloFriendly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:18:14 +0000

Agreed, Mark. Taking public transportation strips away the barrier between visitors and locals, and it's a great, cheap way to see a new place without stressing out over having to drive there.

By: Migration Mark

Migration Mark — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:12:23 +0000

Even if the public transportation takes all day, if you are not in a hurry or don't need to get anything done too urgently, it's always great to take public transportation in a new place!