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Just back from the 10/10/04 sailing of the Golden Princess, from San Juan. We did 2 nights pre, and 1 night post cruise.
Before the cruise I was searching and searching for a tour guide, or taxi to take my group of 4 adults around San Juan. Most were too expensive, and the cheaper ones would cram you on a bus with a ton of folks. Then I found the perfect tour guide. This is not an advertisement, and I don't get any kick backs, but rather I'd like to tell you about a wonderful guy that made our day very special.
His name is Jerry, he's from Indiana, and now lives in San Juan. No language barriers, and very comfortable to be around. He has a open air jeep for small groups, but for us he used his Grand Cherokee, with A/C (which was VERY nice to have!)
Check out his web site, and send him an email. He's very fast to give you a reply. If you want, tell him the "Arizona Coqui" (pronounced coke-ee) said Hi.
http://www.coquipie.com/index.htm
the name of his company is Coqui P.I.E. Inc. (PIE = Personalized Island Excursions)
Here's what we did, but you can go/see anything, it's YOUR tour. Jerry picked us up at our Hotel, took us to the Barcardi Plant for a tour, and drinks! Then we went to the Rain Forest. Jerry hiked with us so we didn't get lost, and there are several paths you can take. Take the wrong turn and you could miss the beautiful falls!
While driving around the island, it's great to be able to say "pull over" anytime you want and take pictures, stop for a bathroom break, or lunch. (Try doing that with a tour bus full of people!)
The price was very reasonable, a few bucks over the cattle car type of tours, but well worth it.
Just back from the 10/10/04 sailing of the Golden Princess, from San Juan. We did 2 nights pre, and 1 night post cruise.
Before the cruise I was searching and searching for a tour guide, or taxi to take my group of 4 adults around San Juan. Most were too expensive, and the cheaper ones would cram you on a bus with a ton of folks. Then I found the perfect tour guide. This is not an advertisement, and I don't get any kick backs, but rather I'd like to tell you about a wonderful guy that made our day very special.
His name is Jerry, he's from Indiana, and now lives in San Juan. No language barriers, and very comfortable to be around. He has a open air jeep for small groups, but for us he used his Grand Cherokee, with A/C (which was VERY nice to have!)
Check out his web site, and send him an email. He's very fast to give you a reply. If you want, tell him the "Arizona Coqui" (pronounced coke-ee) said Hi.
http://www.coquipie.com/index.htm
the name of his company is Coqui P.I.E. Inc. (PIE = Personalized Island Excursions)
Here's what we did, but you can go/see anything, it's YOUR tour. Jerry picked us up at our Hotel, took us to the Barcardi Plant for a tour, and drinks! Then we went to the Rain Forest. Jerry hiked with us so we didn't get lost, and there are several paths you can take. Take the wrong turn and you could miss the beautiful falls!
While driving around the island, it's great to be able to say "pull over" anytime you want and take pictures, stop for a bathroom break, or lunch. (Try doing that with a tour bus full of people!)
The price was very reasonable, a few bucks over the cattle car type of tours, but well worth it.