This 'off the beaten path' driving food and culture tour is the perfect experience for those interested in seeing Puerto Rico from a local's perspective, exploring up-and-coming neighborhoods, learning about our Island's cultural heritage, and enjoying delicious food and beverages! In a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and led by our knowledgeable guide, the journey will begin.#

The first stop on this tour will be in the beach-front neighborhood of Piñones. Here, guests will dive deep into Puerto Rico's West African heritage. You'll delight in your first tasting and unwind with a rum cocktail all while learning about the local culture and enjoying the cool Caribbean ocean breeze. 

Making our way back to the Metro area, you will be picked up and taken for a drive around through the legendary street of Calle Cerra, known for once housing some of salsa's most important record labels. Today, Calle Cerra is known for its beautiful street art and is the perfect spot for a photo op in front of the famous and colorful murals and a refreshing cocktail in one of its trendy spots. You will continue your tour off to the eclectic area of La Placita de Santurce. This area is a vibrant hub for food and culture. Known for its lively atmosphere, La Placita offers a diverse food scene that reflects the rich culinary traditions of Puerto Rico along with contemporary twists. You will get to taste some delicious local food and a delicious drink. To wrap up this experience, you'll get to visit the famous Farmers Market (La Placita de Santurce) for a first-hand glimpse of the local produce our beautiful Island has to offer. Sample fruits and vegetables exclusive to this part of the Caribbean and bring some on the road with you.

Duration

4 Hours

About

• Hop into our Spoon van and explore the up and coming neighborhoods of San Juan.
• On this tour you’ll visit Calle Cerra, a revived artistic district, La Placita de Santurce, a culinary and cultural hub, and Piñones, a neighborhood deeply rooted in African tradition all while tasting along the way.
• This guided, narrated food tour is both a cultural and culinary experience. You also learn about the history, architecture, art, and people of the communities visited.
• SPOON is firmly committed to reinvigorating Puerto Rico’s economy and agricultural heritage. By frequenting small, independently owned establishments that use local, sustainably-sourced ingredients, we bring you the best and help our beautiful island thrive. Our experiences are kept small in number to ensure that you don’t get tourist trapped.
• Tour Size: We limit the size of our tours to ensure that you don’t get tourist trapped. You’ll enjoy the full attention of our guides and walk away with a local’s advice on what else to eat, drink, see, and do while visiting our beautiful island. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends and/or family, you’ll soon see why exploring our culture through food with SPOON is one of the best ways to experience Puerto Rico.
• Looking for other fun things to do in Puerto Rico? Check out our Old San Juan Walk and Taste Tour or our Sunset Walk and Taste Tour. Want to plan a private cooking class or event? Get in touch here https://thespoonexperience.com/experiences/

Minimum guests: 10 people. For groups of less than ten (10), please email us about a private tour.