Guidebook for Carolina
Food Scene
The kiosks are a great choice for authentic Puerto Rican food, ceviches, burgers and more. The beach in behind the kioskos is also worth a look - Playa Monserrate.
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La Taqueria Wepa
56 C. MarginalThe kiosks are a great choice for authentic Puerto Rican food, ceviches, burgers and more. The beach in behind the kioskos is also worth a look - Playa Monserrate.
This winding road is lined with more than a dozen casual roadside restaurants, known as lechoneras, specializing in slow-roasted whole pig (lechón). Each restaurant uses a unique (and usually secret) combination of spices to season the pig, which is then roasted over an open fire for 6-8 hours.
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Guavate
This winding road is lined with more than a dozen casual roadside restaurants, known as lechoneras, specializing in slow-roasted whole pig (lechón). Each restaurant uses a unique (and usually secret) combination of spices to season the pig, which is then roasted over an open fire for 6-8 hours.
French Bistro. It's a quaint European style eatery located inside a beautiful colonial building in Old San Juan.
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St. Germain
156 Sol StreetFrench Bistro. It's a quaint European style eatery located inside a beautiful colonial building in Old San Juan.
El Jibarito
280 C. del SolTraditional Puerto Rican menu.
They serve tasting menus only of 4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course creating an individualized tasting menu. They don't offer a Ala Carte format for dining. Dinner will take a minimum of two hours at your Leisure.
Casual-Elegant.
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Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaThey serve tasting menus only of 4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course creating an individualized tasting menu. They don't offer a Ala Carte format for dining. Dinner will take a minimum of two hours at your Leisure.
Casual-Elegant.
Rooftop restaurant (Hotel Milano) offers local food menu.
We enjoy it for an afternoon drink and appetizer.
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Punto de Vista
307 C. de la FortalezaRooftop restaurant (Hotel Milano) offers local food menu.
We enjoy it for an afternoon drink and appetizer.
Breakfast spot know for their pastries especially warm buttered Mallorcas.
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Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoBreakfast spot know for their pastries especially warm buttered Mallorcas.
Caficultura
Breakfast and coffee spot.
Café Cola'o
Calle MarinaGreat local coffee served by Baristas.
Local popular brand of Hot Chocolate. Enjoy with your dessert of choice.
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Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San FranciscoLocal popular brand of Hot Chocolate. Enjoy with your dessert of choice.
Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoTypical Puerto Rican menu.
Traditional Puerto Rican menu showcased in a Jibaro setting; wardrobe, decoration & music.
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Raíces
315 C. del Recinto SurTraditional Puerto Rican menu showcased in a Jibaro setting; wardrobe, decoration & music.
The Parrot Club
363 C. de la FortalezaLatino Bar & Bistro. Open for lunch and dinner.
Dragonfly
364 C. de la FortalezaLatin-Asian Restaurant.
Seaside Latino cuisine –a mix of the freshest fish and seafood with a Latino-Caribbean twist.
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Aguaviva
364 C. de la FortalezaSeaside Latino cuisine –a mix of the freshest fish and seafood with a Latino-Caribbean twist.
El Mercado De Paseo Caribe
15 Av. Luis Muñoz RiveraOcean front market.
Simple tasty menu where you could also find: Dogs, Hand Cut Fries, Sandwiches, Shakes, Soft Drinks, Wine and Craft Beers. Our favorite burgers.
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Buns Burger Shop
Caribe StreetSimple tasty menu where you could also find: Dogs, Hand Cut Fries, Sandwiches, Shakes, Soft Drinks, Wine and Craft Beers. Our favorite burgers.
An open kitchen with international culinary influences.
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Atelier Cocina Abierta
58 Cll CaribeAn open kitchen with international culinary influences.
Excellent restaurant known for their seafood.
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Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford AveExcellent restaurant known for their seafood.
San Juan Smokehouse
255 Calle OrbetaPuerto Ricans doing BBQ.
Modern Puerto Rican dining experience; comida criolla and local ingredients.
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Santaella
219 C. CanalsModern Puerto Rican dining experience; comida criolla and local ingredients.
Caribbean fusion cuisine harmonizing French techniques with oriental and Puerto Rican flavors.
Céntrico
909 Avenida Las PalmasCaribbean fusion cuisine harmonizing French techniques with oriental and Puerto Rican flavors.
Spanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearySpanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyKnown for their pizza menu and pastas.
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaSeafood restaurant.
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaAuthentic Mexican Taqueria.
Best Margaritas in town.
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. LoízaAuthentic Italian restaurant.
Blue burger
2006 C. LoízaSeafood and burger place. Know for their blue buns.
Upscale local seafood served in a refined, traditional space with a tapas bar & a fish market.
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Marisquería Atlántica de Isla Verde
2475 2475 Loiza StreetUpscale local seafood served in a refined, traditional space with a tapas bar & a fish market.
Food truck know for their Churrasco Sandwich (skirt steak).
Featured in the TV show Man vs Food.
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El Churry
1-13 C. JúpiterFood truck know for their Churrasco Sandwich (skirt steak).
Featured in the TV show Man vs Food.
An outdoor space with food trucks offering a wide variety of tastes and menus. ‘El Lote’ is the newest place in San Juan to bring you a tasty variety of gastronomic offerings.
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Lote 23
1552 PR-25An outdoor space with food trucks offering a wide variety of tastes and menus. ‘El Lote’ is the newest place in San Juan to bring you a tasty variety of gastronomic offerings.
Bistro Café
29 C. JúpiterOffers a wide variety of breakfast & lunch options.
Casa Dante
39 Av. Isla VerdePuerto Rican menu.
Il Nonno
41 Av. Isla VerdeItalian menu. Good lunch specials.
Argentinian style restaurant know for their skirt steak, pizzas and sangria.
Onion and cheese empanadas are a must.
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Ferrari Gourmet
3046 Av. Isla VerdeArgentinian style restaurant know for their skirt steak, pizzas and sangria.
Onion and cheese empanadas are a must.
Mexican-Latin fusion restaurant.
Good Margarita menu.
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Tomate Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Bar
3062 Av. Isla VerdeMexican-Latin fusion restaurant.
Good Margarita menu.
Ceviche House
79 Av. Isla VerdeVery popular Peruvian restaurant. Great ceviche.
CHIDO'S Mexican Wine Bar & Grill
17 PR-3724 hour Mexican restaurant.
Pizza City
5950 Av. Isla Verde24 hour restaurant.
Entrevinos
187 Av. Isla VerdeGreat wine and champagne selection.
Mi Casita
Puerto Rico 37Puerto Rican menu open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Platos
2 C. RosaPuerto Rican menu.
Spanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Panaderia España
1105 Calle Román Baldorioty de CastroSpanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beach Front Bar and Grill open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Alambique Beach Lounge
5806 C. José M. TartakBeach Front Bar and Grill open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktail lounge located on the second floor of a colonial building in Old San Juan,
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The Mezzanine
Sol StreetCocktail lounge located on the second floor of a colonial building in Old San Juan,
El Batey
101 C. del CristoGood for a late night drink.
Nuyorican Cafe
312 Calle de San FranciscoSalsa bar & restaurant.
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánTop rated cocktail bar and restaurant.
Sleek eatery & lounge in a modern beachfront mansion with upscale Caribbean fare & multiple decks.
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Oceano
Calle VendigSleek eatery & lounge in a modern beachfront mansion with upscale Caribbean fare & multiple decks.
Di Zucchero
1210 Ashford AveRestaurant & Lounge.
Modern hotel with lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
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La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
1077 Ashford AveModern hotel with lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
Hotel lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
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San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
1309 Ashford AveHotel lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
Great popular spot. Town square; by day a farmer's market and by night food and drink.
Best on Thursdays through Sunday 6 to 12.
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La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosGreat popular spot. Town square; by day a farmer's market and by night food and drink.
Best on Thursdays through Sunday 6 to 12.
Mango's Ocean Park
Calle María MoczoBar and restaurant.
Pa Pical
3064 Av. Isla VerdeChinchorro bar and restaurant that specializes in fried seafood.
Rooftop bar and restaurant with great views of Isla Verde Beach.
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Mist Rooftop Bar+Kitchen
2 C. José M. TartakRooftop bar and restaurant with great views of Isla Verde Beach.
Entertainment venue that combines the high energy dance scene of a nightclub as well as the chill out atmosphere of an upscale lounge.
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Club Brava
6063 Av. Isla VerdeEntertainment venue that combines the high energy dance scene of a nightclub as well as the chill out atmosphere of an upscale lounge.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
6063 Av. Isla VerdeHotel lobby bar.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
8000 Tartak StreetLobby bar and casino.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
6961 Av. Los GobernadoresHotel lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
7012 C. Avenue Boca de CangrejosHotel lobby bar.
Sightseeing
Island off the East coast of PR with beautiful beaches and the most vibrant bio-luminescent bay.
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Vieques
Island off the East coast of PR with beautiful beaches and the most vibrant bio-luminescent bay.
Small island off the East Coast of PR with beautiful beaches.
Great for snorkeling.
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Culebra
Small island off the East Coast of PR with beautiful beaches.
Great for snorkeling.
Bio-luminescent bay. Pre-Arrange a tour with the operator of your choice.
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Laguna Grande
Bio-luminescent bay. Pre-Arrange a tour with the operator of your choice.
Charco Azul Swimming Hole
Puerto Rico 184Natural swimming hole.
South side of El Yunque rain forest with rope swings and cliff jumps.
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Las Tinajas
KM 10.1 Puerto Rico 971South side of El Yunque rain forest with rope swings and cliff jumps.
One of the most biologically diverse of the national forests hosting hundreds of animal and plant species, some of which are found only here. Explore El Yunque’ s trails, historic features, scenic views and waterways.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
One of the most biologically diverse of the national forests hosting hundreds of animal and plant species, some of which are found only here. Explore El Yunque’ s trails, historic features, scenic views and waterways.
Acampa
517 Av. AndalucíaThey offer Nature Adventure tours plus any gear you may need.
Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155Ecological Adventure Park.
This cave is the third largest underground cave system in the world.
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Camuy-grottenpark
This cave is the third largest underground cave system in the world.
A 167-mile network of some 40 secondary roads which traverse the island of Puerto Rico from west to east along its Cordillera Central.
Ruta Panorámica
Ruta Panorámica A 167-mile network of some 40 secondary roads which traverse the island of Puerto Rico from west to east along its Cordillera Central.
La Parguera
Small coastal fishing town. Bio-luminescent tours available.
Playa sucia
Nice beach on the south west coast.
Rincón
Westerly point - good surf in season and great getaway from San Juan.
Crash Boat has two large sand beaches great for swimming.
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Crash Boat Beach (snorkelen)
Crash Boat has two large sand beaches great for swimming.
Beach for surf, sunbathe, kite-board, scuba dive, horseback ride, snorkel (Blue Hole) or just walk.
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Shacks Beach
Beach for surf, sunbathe, kite-board, scuba dive, horseback ride, snorkel (Blue Hole) or just walk.
Pozo de Jacinto
A pit cave located at Jobos Beach that causes a blow hole.
Arecibo Observatory
Puerto Rico 625Largest radio telescope.
Is a large cave situated a top a limestone cliff in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, overlooking the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
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Cueva Ventana (Caves)
Carretera 10Is a large cave situated a top a limestone cliff in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, overlooking the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
Cueva del Indio
It is a prehistoric rock art site.
Small beach with a cove that is somewhat protected. What is unique about it is the rock formation that is a “cave” (really more of an overhang), where goldondrinas (which is a bird like the barn swallow) use for nesting.
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Cueva Las Golondrinas
Small beach with a cove that is somewhat protected. What is unique about it is the rock formation that is a “cave” (really more of an overhang), where goldondrinas (which is a bird like the barn swallow) use for nesting.
Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
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Casa Bacardí
200 PR-165Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
Beautiful Old San Juan has it all - shops, restaurants, nightlife museums, galleries and history.
Many tours available. Free trolley route throughout the city.
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San Juan
Beautiful Old San Juan has it all - shops, restaurants, nightlife museums, galleries and history.
Many tours available. Free trolley route throughout the city.
One of the must see sites in PR. It is 16th-century citadel.
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Kasteel San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleOne of the must see sites in PR. It is 16th-century citadel.
Alambique beach
Also known as Isla Verde Beach.
Hacienda San Pedro
Carretera 144 Km 8.4Artesanal coffee plantation.
Arts & Culture
Considered one of the finest art museums in Puerto Rico and the largest art museum in the Caribbean. It has also been called one of the best in the Americas. It houses a collection of European art, as well as work by Puerto Rican artists.
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Museo de Arte de Ponce
2325 Av. Las AméricasConsidered one of the finest art museums in Puerto Rico and the largest art museum in the Caribbean. It has also been called one of the best in the Americas. It houses a collection of European art, as well as work by Puerto Rican artists.
A visitor center for the area of Jayuya and a showcase of Taino artifacts.
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Museo El Cemi
Puerto Rico 144A visitor center for the area of Jayuya and a showcase of Taino artifacts.
Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind
Artist studio.
Children's museum with hands-on educational exhibits, plus go-karts & a colorful outdoor play area.
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Museo del Nino
Avenida José Fidalgo DíazChildren's museum with hands-on educational exhibits, plus go-karts & a colorful outdoor play area.
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de Diego Is an art museum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Many museums and even more art galleries, old San Juan is the greatest repository of Puerto Rican arts and crafts.
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Viejo San Juan
Many museums and even more art galleries, old San Juan is the greatest repository of Puerto Rican arts and crafts.
Shopping
The Outlet At Route 66
18400 Autop. Roberto Sánchez VilellaOutlet mall.
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltLargest mall in the Caribbean.
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdLuxury mall.
Calle Fortaleza
Calle de la FortalezaMany shops along the street.
Tres Palmas Surf Shop
1911 Av. McLearySurf and skate shop.
The Room Surf & Skate Shop
2421 Calle LaurelSurf and skate shop.
Mundo Taino
Calle de la FortalezaLocally produced crafts by local artists and hand crafted souvenirs.
Offering oil and acrylic paintings, water-colors, ceramics, silk-screens, sculptures, hand made jewelry, traditional hand carvings, and native gourmet foods.
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Puerto Rican Art & Crafts
204 C. de la FortalezaOffering oil and acrylic paintings, water-colors, ceramics, silk-screens, sculptures, hand made jewelry, traditional hand carvings, and native gourmet foods.
Essentials
24 Market Place
6150 Av. Isla Verde 24 hour market with deli.
CVS Pharmacy
105 P.º Gilberto Concepción De Gracia24 hours.
Walgreens
1130 Ashford Ave24 hour.
Pueblo Supermarket at Isla Verde
Avenida los GobernadoresSupermax Isla Verde
3102 PR-2624 hours.
Getting Around
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Airport RoadInternational Airport.
Local Airport. Offers flights to and from Vieques & Culebra among other islands.
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Fernando Ribas Dominicci Airport
42 C. LindberghLocal Airport. Offers flights to and from Vieques & Culebra among other islands.
Terminal de Lanchas station
Puerto Rico 195Ferry to Vieques or Culebra.
Bus terminal in Old San Juan. Take #5 or #53 - $0.75 cents. (exact change)
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Terminal Covadonga station
Calle ComercioBus terminal in Old San Juan. Take #5 or #53 - $0.75 cents. (exact change)
Rent the Bicycle
100 C. del MuelleSan Juan Boat Rentals, LLC
Puerto Rico Pedal Pushers
Beaches, mangroves restaurants and an 11-kilometer nature trail. Take the C45 or B40 bus from Isla Verde.
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Corporacion Piñones Se Integra
Beaches, mangroves restaurants and an 11-kilometer nature trail. Take the C45 or B40 bus from Isla Verde.
Allied Car & Truck Rental
Marginal Los ÁngelesACE Rent A Car
6050 Av. Isla VerdeCharlie Car Rental
6050 Av. Isla Verde