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Private tour in San Juan Gloricel E
Old San Juan 3.5 Hours Private Walking Tour & Puerto Rican Chocolate Tasting
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¡Hola! I’m Gloricel, and I can’t wait to show you the true heart of Puerto Rico. As a local guide, community leader, and tourism professor, my passion is creating regenerative and sustainable tourism experiences that go beyond typical sightseeing. I believe that travel should not only inspire you but also uplift our local culture and environment. I am proud to be an official ambassador for Puerto Rico, holding the highest certifications from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the National Association for Interpretation, and Aquila International. Furthermore, I hold the official permits required to personally guide you inside the San Juan National Historic Site, including the magnificent World Heritage fortifications of Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro. My background blends a Master’s Degree in Strategic Tourism with a 10+ year career in corporate finance and accounting. This unique combination means that whether I am designing an intimate family vacation or coordinating complex logistics for a large group, you can expect the absolute highest level of professionalism, organization, and care. My goal is to guide you through meaningful, expert-led experiences that make a positive local impact. Join me for an unforgettable, conscious journey through our beautiful home!
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Walk and hear about the history of the walled city and indulge in an exclusive tasting at a local, women-owned chocolate factory.
Overview of your San Juan tour
Engaging all your senses beyond the iconic blue cobblestones and massive Spanish stone walls lies a complex history of political shifts, indigenous roots, and incredible resilience. On this private walking tour, we will look past the typical tourist paths to discover the authentic layers of Puerto Rico's capital, exploring how its culture and living community thrive today. The highlight of our journey is a sweet celebration of local agriculture. We step inside a women-owned chocolate factory featuring cacao from eastern Puerto Rico. You will hear the family business story and learn about Puerto Rico's farming before concluding with a private tasting of a chocolate drink and local dessert. This private experience ensures your family travels at your own pace, enjoys personalized storytelling, and actively supports regenerative tourism that uplifts local female entrepreneurs.
Your San Juan tour itinerary
- Historic-Cultural Exploration: We will walk from the East-North to the West-North of the walled city, the old grid, stop to admire the view, talk of ethnicity mix, and discuss the delicate balance of preserving local community neighborhoods amid modern travel. - The Chocolate: We step indoors to discover the operations of a local, female-led chocolate business. Hear about Puerto Rican cacao farming and the history of the family estate. Enjoy an exclusive tasting session of a beverage and a dessert.
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Type: Walking
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Plaza Colón, San Juan Antiguo, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Plaza Colón, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffYfm3uDQqdHih889 This tour can be customized, if you need to meet me at the Old San Juan port or your hotel at Old San Juan or if you would like to adjust the pacing, please send me a message and I will create a tailored experience just for you! This 3.5 hour experience requires walking through historic city streets and fortress grounds with steep hills, inclines, and uneven surfaces. A good level of physical fitness is required.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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