San Juan: Breakfast at Cafe Caleta

San Juan: Breakfast at Cafe Caleta

We woke up around ten to clear skies and bright sunshine, so we jumped out of bed and headed out to find breakfast. We ended up at Cafe Caleta and arrived just before the daily wave of cruise ship tourists rolled into San Juan, so we were lucky to get a table.

Our original plan was just a pastry and a coffee, but the menu leaned more toward sandwiches than sweets, so we shared a jerk chicken sandwich with papaya slaw and sweet plantains. The flavors worked well together, and it tasted delicious although Steve would have wanted the chicken to have more flavor. I had an iced latte, Steve chose a cappuccino, and after that, we were ready to head out and start exploring Puerto Rico.

Cafe Caleta, Antigua Casa Cabildo, 78 Caleta de San Juan, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico is the kind of destination that quietly exceeds expectations. There are beautiful beaches, consistently good food, and a landscape that shifts from lush rainforest to mountains and long stretches of coastline. Alongside the natural scenery are cities shaped by centuries of history, most notably Old San Juan, where the past still feels close and tangible in the streets and architecture. What truly distinguishes Puerto Rico, though, is the people. Locals are open and welcoming, often taking the time for a brief conversation, whether you’re waiting in line at a coffee bar, asking for directions, or sitting down at a small neighborhood restaurant. It lends the journey a sense of ease and connection that can be hard to find in destinations built primarily around mass tourism. On the blog, I share my experiences from Puerto Rico. The beaches, the food, the rainforest, and city life, but also the small, unplanned encounters along the way that end up leaving just as strong an impression as the landmarks. Puerto Rico has a great deal to offer, and it’s a place that’s easy to return to in your thoughts long after you’ve left.

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