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Hotel El Convento - Luxurious Accommodations in Old San Juan
Looking for decadent lodging that infuses Spanish culture, but still want the Caribbean? Well look no further than Hotel El Convento. This grand property is old world at its finest. One of the Historic Hotels of America, it is a thoroughly renovated 17th-century Carmelite convent located in the heart of Old San Juan. A small boutique hotel
Panama Hats at El Galpón on Calle del Cristo, San Juan,PR
Step into El Galpon and marvel at the offerings: a plethora of Puerto Rican cigars, locally made wooden carvings known as Santos, and the best made Panama hats in town.
These “Panama” hats are made in Puerto Rico and you would be hard pressed to find a local who does not own one. Panama Hats, known as the prince of the straw hat, are seen as accessories to linen suits and seem to make even the most under-dressed seem rather dapper. Not just for the gentlemen, they stylishly accent a little Calypso sundress while keeping the hot, Caribbean sun at bay!
Around the turn of the century, Panamas became associated with the tropical locales of the Caribbean. They are preferred because they are light colored, light weight, and above all breathable. A well made hat is an investment
Artisan Native Coffee at Cafe Cala’o
The deep rich aroma of fresh brewing coffee beckons. Cafe Cala’o, strategically located at Pier 2 in Old San Juan, welcomes tourists as they disembark their cruise ships. It offers artisan small batch Puerto Rican coffee to the travelers as they begin or end their day in Old San Juan.
The friendly barista spoke English and was pleased to discuss the varieties available and share a little background. She explained that until recently Puerto Rico had a price cap on the price per pound that could be charged for coffee. Consequently farmers had no incentive to invest the extra time and care that goes into producing small batch
