点评:Castillo San Cristobal should be your first tourist stop in Old San Juan. I visited the castle twenty five years ago, but I did not really see the entire site. This time, I was determined to explore every inch, and it was spectacular. From the views to the historical recreations to the overall sense of place, it was absolutely worth the extra effort.
I have two recommendations. First, go before noon, which is what we did. The afternoon sun in Puerto Rico can be intense, and there are often afternoon showers. Most of the castle is exposed to the elements, so the earlier visit makes a big difference. Second, I wish I had brought my America the Beautiful National Park Pass, because it would have allowed me to enter for free. It would have been nice to save a few dollars, although the ten dollar admission fee is still much lower than what many other national parks charge.
One final tip. Just outside the entrance, there is a wonderful juice bar called Bien Papayas. It is a great place to refresh and recharge after walking around the expansive Castillo San Cristobal.
San Juan’s National Historic Site is absolutely worth doing on day one, and I am very glad I experienced it properly this time.
翻译:圣克里斯托瓦尔城堡应该是您游览老圣胡安的第一站。我二十五年前曾到访过这座城堡,但当时并没有真正游览完整个遗址。这次,我决心要探索每一个角落,结果令人叹为观止。从壮丽的景色到历史场景的复原,再到整体的氛围,这一切都非常值得。
我有两点建议。首先,最好在中午之前到达,我们也是这么做的。波多黎各的午后阳光强烈,而且经常会有阵雨。城堡的大部分区域都暴露在外,所以早点去游览会有很大的不同。其次,我真希望当时带了“美国美丽通行证”(America the Beautiful National Park Pass),因为有了它就可以免费入场。虽然十美元的门票价格仍然比许多其他国家公园的收费低得多,但如果能省下几美元当然更好。
最后一点建议。就在入口附近,有一家名为“Bien Papayas”的果汁吧。在游览完广阔的圣克里斯托瓦尔城堡之后,这里是补充能量、放松身心的好去处。
圣胡安国家历史遗址绝对值得在第一天就去参观,我很高兴这次能好好体验一番。