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Fortaleza Street

San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Ranked #14 of 91 attractions in San Juan
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Description: A bustling street full of shops and boutiques.
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Maitland, Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
12 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

If you love jewelry and shopping this street is meant for you! There are great stores all along the street. If you are visiting from a cruise mention it and some will provide discounts.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

If you get a few blocks away from Plaza Colon and go toward Santo Street, you'll find lots of shops with reasonably priced original works of art and crafts by Puerto Ricans.

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Lima, Peru
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21 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Great street to walk down in Old San Juan. Many stores and restaurants are here and it isn't too far from the cruise ship pier (if you're there for the day). Check out the store "Mi Pequeño San Juan" for a replica of many of the famous doors and house facades of Old San Juan.

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This street has everything, interesting restaurants, interesting shopping. If there is one street that you go in Old San Juan it should be this one.

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wisconsin
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9 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This street has good shops, both stores and souvenirs. Fanastic restaurants up and down the street - Pirilo Pizze Rustica for one ---there is some good jewelry stores on this street as well. You can spend alot of time on this street alone............

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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6 attraction reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Primary shopping street in Old San Juan. I actually like Calle Cristo (perpendicular to Fortaleza at the western end) better. On Fortaleza, the east end is mostly fusion restaurants, the west end is mostly tacky souvenir shops. The middle is the interesting bit. Check out a store on the south side of the street near the middle called Puerto Rican... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

A beautiful, historic street with many great shopping and dining options. Just wander down the whole street and you will find great options!

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Lots of places to shop they even have a Marshall's! Lots of souvenir shops but also upscale shops as well like Coach,Guess,Tommy Hillfiger,etc. the street is very long so I didn't walk the entire length. There are jewelry shops galore,dress shops and art shops. Don't get excited with the art unless you're going to ship it home. I loved that... More

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Ft Worth, tx
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Pretty typical jewelry shopping for the Caribbean, but the boutiques and galleries in a European feel, quaint city was AMAZING!

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NJ
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Fun to stroll along and look in shops and restaurants. Architecture so colorful and fun. Don't forget to visit the popcorn shop.

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