Puerto Rico Guidebook
Beaches
This park is adjacent to the beach too! The park caters to a variety of ages! A sandy playground with climbing, big kid/little kid swings and a traditional slide structure.
Additionally, there is a skate park area for young kids to ride bikes or older kids (and adults!) to skateboard. There is plenty of seating throughout.
3 minutes' walk.
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Parque del Indio
This park is adjacent to the beach too! The park caters to a variety of ages! A sandy playground with climbing, big kid/little kid swings and a traditional slide structure.
Additionally, there is a skate park area for young kids to ride bikes or older kids (and adults!) to skateboard. There is plenty of seating throughout.
3 minutes' walk.
Calm clear-blue waters with a family-oriented park vibe. Not too crowded, clean, and numerous gazebos.
11 minutes Drive
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Carolina Public Beach
Calm clear-blue waters with a family-oriented park vibe. Not too crowded, clean, and numerous gazebos.
11 minutes Drive
Ocean Park Beach is an escape from the tourist crowds of Condado. Full of locals and surfers, it's a place to enjoy the sun and ocean breeze. This beach is one most diversity in activities you can do, like play soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, jogging the best part is that you can have your cooler with your beers.
15 minutes' walk
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Playa Ocean Park
Ocean Park Beach is an escape from the tourist crowds of Condado. Full of locals and surfers, it's a place to enjoy the sun and ocean breeze. This beach is one most diversity in activities you can do, like play soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, jogging the best part is that you can have your cooler with your beers.
15 minutes' walk
Flamenco Beach is considered the second most beautiful beach in the world by Discover Channel and by far the most popular beach in Culebra Island.
Its white sandy beach stretches along the entire bay, you will feel the Caribbean sun everywhere and wonder why you had waited this long.
Flamenco is a great place to snorkel, sunbathe, swim and socialize.
You could fly or take a ferry from Fajardo.
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Flamenco Beach
Flamenco Beach is considered the second most beautiful beach in the world by Discover Channel and by far the most popular beach in Culebra Island.
Its white sandy beach stretches along the entire bay, you will feel the Caribbean sun everywhere and wonder why you had waited this long.
Flamenco is a great place to snorkel, sunbathe, swim and socialize.
You could fly or take a ferry from Fajardo.
Playa de Luquillo
Great Beach on the east near El Yunque
Campamento Piñones
Lots of Kiosk with Local street food
The perfect lagoon for beach athletes or anyone looking for a water adventure in San Juan. You can experience kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more. Laguna Condado is well maintained, but do not be surprise if you spot a couple of manatees while you're visiting.
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Laguna del Condado
The perfect lagoon for beach athletes or anyone looking for a water adventure in San Juan. You can experience kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more. Laguna Condado is well maintained, but do not be surprise if you spot a couple of manatees while you're visiting.
Popular public Beach with white sand, Luxury Hotels and a variety of outdoor bars and cafes nearby.
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County Beach
Popular public Beach with white sand, Luxury Hotels and a variety of outdoor bars and cafes nearby.
Sightseeing
Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants.
12 minutes' drive
Uber estimate $9
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Viejo San Juan
Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants.
12 minutes' drive
Uber estimate $9
Tropical rainforest's & national reserve known for rare trees and birds, plus camping & beautiful hiking trails, waterfalls, and observatory locations.
36 minutes' drive
Recommendation – Rent a Car
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El Yunque Rain Forest
Tropical rainforest's & national reserve known for rare trees and birds, plus camping & beautiful hiking trails, waterfalls, and observatory locations.
36 minutes' drive
Recommendation – Rent a Car
Kasteel San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleOld San Juan
Castillo San Cristóbal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.
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Kasteel San Cristobal
501 Bulevar del ValleCastillo San Cristóbal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.
Grocery Store
Great for groceries especially for fresh fruits and vegetables. They also have many options for lunch and premade meals, salads, pastas, etc. We also love their Açai, Smoothies & Coffee.
4 minutes' walk
Open now: Open 24 hours
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SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoGreat for groceries especially for fresh fruits and vegetables. They also have many options for lunch and premade meals, salads, pastas, etc. We also love their Açai, Smoothies & Coffee.
4 minutes' walk
Open now: Open 24 hours
Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford AveGood Eats
Ponte Fresco
Avenida Luis VigoreauxSoups, salads, sandwiches and more.
2 minutes' walk
Cayo Caribe
1451 Ashford AveRestaurant, Caribbean Restaurant, Bar & Grill
5 minutes' walk
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. LoízaRestaurant, Caribbean Restaurant, Bar & Grill
4 minutes' walk
Starbucks
1214 Ashford Ave.3 minutes' walk
Sobao By Los Cidrines
1369 Ashford AveGreat Bakery
7 minutes' walk
Gourmet speakeasy style boutique restaurant! Everything is awesome, from the service, to one of the best gourmet burger in town!
7 minutes' walk
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La Bodeguita de Manolo Condado
1369 Ashford AveGourmet speakeasy style boutique restaurant! Everything is awesome, from the service, to one of the best gourmet burger in town!
7 minutes' walk
Via Appia's is the Authority for Pizza and Sangrias in the Condado Area. Specializing in Italian Food, Pizza, The Biggest Deli Sandwiches in Condado and Red or White Sangrias!
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Via Appia's
1350 Ashford AveVia Appia's is the Authority for Pizza and Sangrias in the Condado Area. Specializing in Italian Food, Pizza, The Biggest Deli Sandwiches in Condado and Red or White Sangrias!
Dulcesalado by Chef Atisha Pascual is located in the Tropica Beach Hotel in Ocean Park. The beautiful interior design could be described as "modern-boho" and the ambiance is clean and relaxing. The diverse Dulcesalado menu (international favorites fused with a Caribbean twist) is expertly executed with a focus on in-season, local ingredients. The outdoor patio/beer garden area provides ample seating in a serene, candlelit oasis and the outstanding personal service is top-notch. Dulcesalado is one of the best all-around restaurants in Calle Loiza/Ocean Park & all of San Juan.
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Dulcesalado
1853 Av. McLearyDulcesalado by Chef Atisha Pascual is located in the Tropica Beach Hotel in Ocean Park. The beautiful interior design could be described as "modern-boho" and the ambiance is clean and relaxing. The diverse Dulcesalado menu (international favorites fused with a Caribbean twist) is expertly executed with a focus on in-season, local ingredients. The outdoor patio/beer garden area provides ample seating in a serene, candlelit oasis and the outstanding personal service is top-notch. Dulcesalado is one of the best all-around restaurants in Calle Loiza/Ocean Park & all of San Juan.
Areyto is on Calle Loiza and serves a very creative international menu and chef Jason Gonzales, and Areyto's staff, have done a wonderful job. The quality of the food and service is very high, the atmosphere has a true Calle Loiza feel to it (trendy, creative, progressive, etc.), and you get an amazingly high quality value per dollar experience at Areyto.
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Areyto By Chef Jason González
1016 C. LoízaAreyto is on Calle Loiza and serves a very creative international menu and chef Jason Gonzales, and Areyto's staff, have done a wonderful job. The quality of the food and service is very high, the atmosphere has a true Calle Loiza feel to it (trendy, creative, progressive, etc.), and you get an amazingly high quality value per dollar experience at Areyto.
Marco’s Pizza
Ashford AvenueCounter-serve chain serving specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Cayo Blanco Seafood Restaurant
1050 Ashford AveSerafina San Juan
1077 Ashford AvePannes
1125 Ashford AveAtelier Cocina Abierta
58 Cll CaribeMario Pagan
1110 Av. MagdalenaSemilla Kitchen & Bar
57 Cll DelcasseDi Vino Wine & Tapas
8020 C. José M. TartakCondal
Avenida Magdalena1950 Condado - Puerto Rican Cuisine
1210 Ashford AveTavola Condado Trattoria Local
1131 Av. AshfordSilk
103 Av. de DiegoYoko
1762-5 C. LoízaBari Handcrafted Pizza
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Shopping Centers
525 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, San Juan, 00918
18 minutes' drive
Uber estimate $8
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Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt525 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, San Juan, 00918
18 minutes' drive
Uber estimate $8
1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan, 00924 20 minutes' drive
Uber estimate $14
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The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan, 00924 20 minutes' drive
Uber estimate $14
Nightlife
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánOld San Juan Bar
Distrito T-Mobile
250 Convention BlvdA must stop for anyone visiting Puerto Rico. It was founded more than 100 years ago as a two-tiered market square, full of shops to buy fruit, vegetables, meat, medical offices and much more. Now, in the day it functions like a market place with some open restaurants and in the night from 6:00 in the afternoon the Famous "Placita de Santurce" comes to life. There are recognized restaurants and local kiosk that sell fried foods like empanadillas, alcapurrias and bacalaitos. From Thursday to Sunday the atmosphere increases in the Placita. Here you can dance salsa or merengue with live music, listen to jazz, rock band, sing karaoke or have a good time in the night clubs.
13 minutes' walk.
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Santurce Marktplein
1348 Calle Jose M. RaffucciA must stop for anyone visiting Puerto Rico. It was founded more than 100 years ago as a two-tiered market square, full of shops to buy fruit, vegetables, meat, medical offices and much more. Now, in the day it functions like a market place with some open restaurants and in the night from 6:00 in the afternoon the Famous "Placita de Santurce" comes to life. There are recognized restaurants and local kiosk that sell fried foods like empanadillas, alcapurrias and bacalaitos. From Thursday to Sunday the atmosphere increases in the Placita. Here you can dance salsa or merengue with live music, listen to jazz, rock band, sing karaoke or have a good time in the night clubs.
13 minutes' walk.
Neighborhoods
The dining scene is currently booming. Loiza Street is a bona fide art scene in the neighborhood of Santurce, and with it, a vibrant area renewal. The center of this is Calle Loiza, also known as San Juan's own hipster headquarters. Loiza Street starts at the corner of the Doubletree by Hilton San Juan at Gallery Plaza and stretches between the tourist hubs of Condado and Isla Verde.
5 minutes' walk
https://puertoricogo.com/best-restaurants-calle-loiza-san-juan/
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Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaThe dining scene is currently booming. Loiza Street is a bona fide art scene in the neighborhood of Santurce, and with it, a vibrant area renewal. The center of this is Calle Loiza, also known as San Juan's own hipster headquarters. Loiza Street starts at the corner of the Doubletree by Hilton San Juan at Gallery Plaza and stretches between the tourist hubs of Condado and Isla Verde.
5 minutes' walk
https://puertoricogo.com/best-restaurants-calle-loiza-san-juan/