The Butterfly People
257 calle de la cruz, old san juan, phone: 787-723-2432, (http://www.butterflypeople.com). real butterflies encased in acrylic. stunning. go to see it, even if you don't buy.
Plaza las Américas
"the center of it all", biggest mall in the caribbean, containing more than 300 stores anchored by the world's largest jc penney, plus macy's, lacoste, american eagle, a|x and sears. it has a movie theater and restaurants such as chili's, macaroni grill, margarita's and tierra del fuego. if you need or want to visit a good example of a modern, enclosed mall from the u.s. mainland, this won't disappoint.
Old San Juan
Shopping in old san juan is diverse, with retailers scattered among many narrow streets. stores include many fine jewelers, arts, crafts and mercantil shops, at least one drug store, and a few branded "outlets". you'll also find numerous cafes and a few fine restaurants. for walkers, the humidity and tropical sun may make the mid-late afternoon temperatures a bit oppressive. alternatives include going early as stores open typically 10am on weekdays or catching a free trolley winding throughout the area, with opportunities to get off at marked stops wherever desired. the trolley tends to stay very full on afternoons when cruise ships are in.