2.5-3 hours enough to go to Fort El Morro??

[red1der1]

We are doing the canopy tour and are scheduled to be back by 11:30. The ship leaves at 3:30. Do you think this is enough time between to make it to El Morro for a quick tour or am I pushing it??

[rainforestgirl]

No worrries-

You should be able to explore the fort in that amount of time and probably get in a few other sights on the way back to the ship!

[red1der1]

Thanks so much!! How long of a walk would it be from the fort back to the ship??

[rainforestgirl]

You are talking less than 1 mile from fort to ship, down hill. I would say it takes about 20-25 mins without stopping (as long as you know the route)- get a map from the PR Tourism booth across the street from the pier. There are a few routes you can go, I have a few favorite stops or quick picture spots, but to see them all you would have to do a little back tracking.

 

Here is a route I would take back from El Morro so you will be able to see most of the great sights (most of these are just picture opportunities, not long visits):

Rogativa, the Cathedral, Fortaleza, the chapel at the end of Cristo, back up a few blocks through the City Gate, Paseo de la Princesa and Raices fountain, and of course, Don Q for free drinks after your walk! This walk may take you about 1 hr with no shopping stops!

 

I would grab a quick snack from a ships cafe (or get a to-go box lunch if they offer it). Walk to fort or if the trolley is there, hop on one going to the fort. Get to fort about 12:30p. Explore for about 1 - 1.5 hrs, then walk back making the stops and you are back on the ship on time and happy from the rum stop!