Calle del Cristo
Calle del Cristo
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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"That shopping street," as known to cab drivers; a tourist must.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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GolfGuy777
Wilmington, DE181 contributions
Jan 2020
Very disappointed in the stores on this street. The best one was a store that catered to many artists. Not many designer stores on this street. Old San Juan is lacking high end boutiques.
Written February 1, 2020
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,972 contributions
Mar 2020
Calle del Cristo is the shopping area of Old San Juan. The cobblestone streets are lined with boutique shops, restaurants and coffee spots. We enjoyed walking and shopping the area.
Written March 14, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,920 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
One of the really pretty streets in Old San Juan, not very long, so one can walk the legth in a short amount of time. Note that there is a modest hill involved. You will find souvenirs plus food and drink, some bars.
Written December 22, 2024
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parrottdize
Dyer, IN2,417 contributions
Dec 2022
Like many of the streets in old San Juan, this street is interesting and fun walking along. Even if you are not shopping or eating there, the architecture is enough for me.
The sidewalks are narrow and not always even, so do watch where you are going.
The sidewalks are narrow and not always even, so do watch where you are going.
Written January 20, 2023
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vabchtraveler
Virginia Beach, VA639 contributions
Jan 2012 • Friends
Well, first, look down. You are walking on 300 year old cobblestones - these bricks were ballast for the ships coming from Spain. If you have taken the free trolley to the top of the hill and start down Calle Cristo from there - you'll get the full effect. For one thing, you can see how very steep it is! As you walk down, there are small bars and shops to claim your attention but it isn't until you get almost to the Catedaral de San Juan that you start to get to the heart of the street. On your right will be the Hotel El Convento - there's a nice patio bar for a drink or snack. Next, also on the right, is the park and the Children's Museum. There is probably a piragua (icee) stand on the corner of Cristo and Caleta de San Juan - you owe it to yourself to have one - my favorite is Tamarino. If you look down the caleta, you'll see the last old gate to the city - definitely worth seeing - but not now. Now, you go your your left and enter the cathedral. It is a marvelous piece of architecture - this time, look up, the ceiling is fantastic! If you happen here on a Sunday morning - sit on a bench in the park for awhile and listen to the mass - the priest's tenor is amazing. As you continue down Calle Cristo, you have now reached the stores - Coach and Crocs and Polo, oh my! I'm more fond of the local products. In El Gapon, Gustavo has panama hats, hand-rolled cigars and vejgante masks while Patchoulie's has upscale souveniers made only by Pueto Ricans - like ceramic houses and candleholders. There are many others......if you like to shop or just look....there's lots to see. At the very end of the street (when you cross Calle Fortaleza, look to your right to see the Governor's Palace) is the Cristo Chapel. There are conflicting stories about the Chapel. One version is that a man on a runaway horse stopped exactly there and did NOT plunge to his death so the chapel was built in thanks. And, the other is that he was killed and that the chapel was built in commemoration. It is only open to enter on Tuesdays but you can view the interior through the glass. The pigeon park - Parque de la Palomas - is to the right of the Chapel. If you go past the Chapel you can descend to the Paseo de la Princesa.
Written August 11, 2012
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Tony
San German, Puerto Rico21 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
Start at the top at Calle San Sebastian and enjoy your walk down. Visit El Convento Hotel, have a drink or snack at any of the restaurants along the way. Visit San Juan Cathedral, view La Fortaleza, Capilla del Cristo and end at Parque de las Palomas. Great shopping along the way.
Written November 26, 2013
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Annette L
San Juan, Puerto Rico41 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
This street is beautiful to walk, lots of shops, beautiful view at the Capilla del Cristo, Plaza las Palomas. You will also see the San Juan Cathedral and Hotel el Convento. At the top of the hill you will find the oldest church in San Juan and beautiful Plaza de Colon. Walk further and you will find El Morro. A half day walk to see all. Enjoy it and relax.
Written August 26, 2012
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MichaelD443
Milford, NH118 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
The San Juan Cathedral, the San Juan Gate, the harbor walk, El Convento, Ben & Jerry's, Coach store and more. One of the top streets in Old San Juan. Something for everyone from the shopper, to the history lover, and the architectural tourist.
Written May 3, 2012
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Michelle522
Boston, MA104 contributions
This street seems to be the only one that souvenir shopping was pleasant at! We were in this area visiting the Cathedral of San Juan and decided to stop by at a few of the stores and I got some great stuff for cheap. I was expecting it to be very expensive because it was right in Old San Juan but it wasn't at all. I recommend it especially since it's close to other great tourist stops.
Written May 7, 2010
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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ7,153 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
We walked up and down this Street several times during our stay here.
On one such exploratory visit of this Street, we started out at the Chapel of Christ the Savior, and the Parque de las Palomas at the lowest point. From here, we started walking uphill passing the Fortaleza (Governor’s Mansion), the Galeria Botello, and the shady Plaza de las Monjas (The Nun’s Square) on the left side, the Cathedral San Juan Bautista on the right side, and several gorgeous buildings along the way.
Continuing on a steeper section, we finally arrived at the San Jose Plaza with the Ponce de Leon Statue in the center, and the Plaza of Five Centuries on the side. We could clearly see the Del Morro Fort from here.
It took us all morning, because we also stopped at every single one of the locations mentioned above, to check out those places of interest and, of course, take dozens of pictures. The walk back to Fortaleza Street was very easy because it was downhill.
It is a very nice street, not as crowded with people and shops like the Fortaleza Street. Everyone will eventually walk on it anyway while stopping at one, or all, of the tourist spots. Make sure you wear good walking shoes because of the cobblestones.
On one such exploratory visit of this Street, we started out at the Chapel of Christ the Savior, and the Parque de las Palomas at the lowest point. From here, we started walking uphill passing the Fortaleza (Governor’s Mansion), the Galeria Botello, and the shady Plaza de las Monjas (The Nun’s Square) on the left side, the Cathedral San Juan Bautista on the right side, and several gorgeous buildings along the way.
Continuing on a steeper section, we finally arrived at the San Jose Plaza with the Ponce de Leon Statue in the center, and the Plaza of Five Centuries on the side. We could clearly see the Del Morro Fort from here.
It took us all morning, because we also stopped at every single one of the locations mentioned above, to check out those places of interest and, of course, take dozens of pictures. The walk back to Fortaleza Street was very easy because it was downhill.
It is a very nice street, not as crowded with people and shops like the Fortaleza Street. Everyone will eventually walk on it anyway while stopping at one, or all, of the tourist spots. Make sure you wear good walking shoes because of the cobblestones.
Written February 20, 2016
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Buenos dias necesitamos saber cual es la casa en la Calle del Cristo donde se hizo la obra teatral Los Soles Truncos.
Written March 12, 2019
Is there free transportation from the Pan American Pier to Old San Juan and/or Calle del Cristo? If the transportation is not free, about how much are the rates?
Written March 4, 2015
S R
Puerto Rico
You will need transportation from the Pan American Pier to Calle del Cristo in Old San Juan. It is highly recommended to ask for the taxi rate at the Ground Transportation booth found outside the pier's exit.
Written March 5, 2015
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