Street with umbrellas-where is it?

[indy71]

I’ve been to Old San Juan before, but I missed the street with the pretty umbrellas overhead. Does anyone know the street name or where this is? Thank you! (Love Old San Juan!)

[Stinger-pr]

It's Fortaleza street, just in front of "La Fortaleza" which is the PR Governor's residence. That's the building you see way in the back of all the pretty pictures.

[indy71]

Thank you so much!

[LDRnj-MA]

Is this an easy walk from the pier? Its hard to tell on the map I've seen. 

 

~Lynette

Edited December 23, 2018 by LDRnj-MA

[journeycollector]

Super easy! A 10-15 minute walk depending on your stride and gawking! 🙂 Here's a link to a map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/18.463741,-66.1121128/18.4644116,-66.1182693/@18.4645044,-66.1176863,18z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2 

[Stinger-pr]

It's a fairly easy walk, although it's a bit on an incline part of the way. The easiest way is to cross the street once at the pier to the source where CVS and Senor Frogs is located and walk left. Once you reach the corner at the Ochoa Building, turn right and walk three blocks north to Fortaleza street and turn left. In about 10 minutes you'll reach the area where the umbrellas are located. If I'm not mistaken, the right sidewalk is wider than the one on the left side so you'll bump into people less. For someone without mobility problems it should be a piece of cake.

[LDRnj-MA]

Thank you for the info on Umbrella Street!

 

~Lynette

[indy71]

Thanks so much for the detailed directions and map! I can’t wait to be there!

[mompells]

Will these umbrellas be displayed in early June?

[akowilm]

On 12/23/2018 at 4:10 PM, journeycollector said:

Super easy! A 10-15 minute walk depending on your stride and gawking! 🙂 Here's a link to a map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/18.463741,-66.1121128/18.4644116,-66.1182693/@18.4645044,-66.1176863,18z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2 

 

Thanks for this!!

[mompells]

Will the umbrellas be there in JUne?

[Stinger-pr]

They have become so popular that I guess they will be there for some time. so, yes...

[mitsugirly]

On 1/7/2019 at 1:37 AM, Stinger-pr said:

They have become so popular that I guess they will be there for some time. so, yes...

 

Hey friend! Is this something new or did I somehow miss this the times we have been to PR? I don't recall any umbrellas (other than places you eat at outside the restaurant). Any pictures of what they are talking about? 

[Willwork4cruises]

1 hour ago, mitsugirly said:

 

Hey friend! Is this something new or did I somehow miss this the times we have been to PR? I don't recall any umbrellas (other than places you eat at outside the restaurant). Any pictures of what they are talking about? 

This site has a good picture.  https://viajeraymochilero.com/en/the-colorful-umbrellas/

 

Also thanks so much for all your reviews.  I will be staying at Decanter next time I’m in San Juan because of your review.

 

Amanda

[mitsugirly]

13 minutes ago, Willwork4cruises said:

This site has a good picture.  https://viajeraymochilero.com/en/the-colorful-umbrellas/

 

Also thanks so much for all your reviews.  I will be staying at Decanter next time I’m in San Juan because of your review.

 

Amanda

 

Wow that looks amazing! So pretty. Thanks for the link. I'll have to go back to visit now. (Anything to have an excuse to go back to one of my favorite places). 

 

Thanks for the comments about my reviews. I really appreciate it. We loved Decanter. When we return, we will probably go back there to stay again. I liked its location too. 

[Stinger-pr]

On 1/15/2019 at 5:31 PM, mitsugirly said:

 

Hey friend! Is this something new or did I somehow miss this the times we have been to PR? I don't recall any umbrellas (other than places you eat at outside the restaurant). Any pictures of what they are talking about? 

Hey Kim, sorry for being late to respond as I see you've already found your answer.

[Carbri]

On December 23, 2018 at 8:22 PM, Stinger-pr said:

It's a fairly easy walk, although it's a bit on an incline part of the way. The easiest way is to cross the street once at the pier to the source where CVS and Senor Frogs is located and walk left. Once you reach the corner at the Ochoa Building, turn right and walk three blocks north to Fortaleza street and turn left. In about 10 minutes you'll reach the area where the umbrellas are located. If I'm not mistaken, the right sidewalk is wider than the one on the left side so you'll bump into people less. For someone without mobility problems it should be a piece of cake.

Thank you, all, for this great info. I just discovered this street today ( Thank you, Instagram),and I don't want to miss this gorgeous street when we are there next week. 

The map and detailed directions are great!

[Stacie.]

Just to let you know...in Old San Juan there really aren't street signs. The street names are on the corners of the buildings. It took us a little while to figure that out. 😉 

[Carbri]

It’s been exactly 20 years since I have been to San Juan, so I am sure I would have forgotten that. Thanks so much ! 

[starlady]

What port/dock does the Symphony of the Seas dock at in San Juan, Puerto Rico?

[mitsugirly]

9 minutes ago, starlady said:

What port/dock does the Symphony of the Seas dock at in San Juan, Puerto Rico?

Pan American which you would have to take a cab over to the osj port area to get to it. Not far

[VaBaseballMom]

We are supposed to be in Old San Juan in two weeks with a Carnival cruise.  I have been reading about the political riots happening there this week.  I saw on social media (sometimes not a reliable news source...) that the umbrellas are being taken down due to the rioting.  Anyone have any reliable info?

[starlady]

Thank you for your response.  I thought the SOS ported at Pan American Pier and also wondered about the distance from the port to Fortaleza Street where the umbrellas are located) is more than a 10-15 minute walk.  Wouldn't you have to take a Uber or a taxi? If we decide on a Uber, what location near the pier can the Uber pick up their customers?

 

[alfaeric]

1 hour ago, starlady said:

What port/dock does the Symphony of the Seas dock at in San Juan, Puerto Rico?

You will dock on one of the Old San Juan piers.  

 

The Pan Am pier is just for starting and ending cruises.  Port stops are Old San Juan.  And it is about a 10 min walk from the piers in Old San Juan.  

 

While they are taking down the umbrellas, it sounds like they will be put back up when things calm back down.

Edited July 17, 2019 by alfaeric

[starlady]

Thank you Alfaeric, this helps a lot.  We will probably walk unless part of the way has a high incline and it is really hot. Going the end of August.  Hopefully, the turmoil with the Govenor quiets down before we get there. Sounds like they had more protests going on there today.  I did see the umbrella site was located near the Governors mansion.