Calle del Cristo is the spine of Old San Juan's small-shop economy — three blocks of art galleries, jewellery shops, cigar specialists, rum stores, and outlets for US designer brands (Coach, Ralph Lauren, and a few others), all in restored colonial townhouses. The street starts at the Capilla del Cristo at the southern wall and runs up to the Cathedral.
The middle section between San Francisco and Sol is the most concentrated. Look for Olé (handmade Panama hats), Spicy Caribbee (rum and hot sauce), and Galería Botello (Puerto Rican fine art). The factory outlets at the Marina end can be useful for US travellers looking for tax-free designer goods.