Vacay PR - Puerto Rico
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Places to Visit - Old San Juan
Getting Around:
• Walking – The easiest, and perhaps most efficient way to see San Juan is by foot. The streets are narrow and jam-packed with visitors, making it a tough spot to drive or walk, but an excellent place for a day-long stroll.
• Trolley – Old San Juan offers a free trolley service for visitors stopping at the most popular attractions. The trolley runs Monday through Friday from 7am. until 7pm, and weekends from 9am until 7pm. Please note it is operated by the government so it may not be the most reliable system.
• Taxis and ridesharing – Taxis, as well as Uber ridesharing company, are available in the city.
• Driving – Parking is available in paid garages around the city. Metered parking is also available; however, it may be scarce. Be cautious to not park in a residential zone.
Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an old-world and romantic European charm.
“Old San Juan is made up of myriad historic buildings, shops, restaurants, and exciting attractions. Visitors can easily spend entire days exploring this unique, fun-filled area.”
Tips:
• A free shuttle takes you to most popular attractions, but the area is very walkable and can easily be explored on foot.
• Try one of the many sightseeing, walking, segway, and/or food tours offered here.
• You may rest your feet for a while by taking a carriage tour.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
902 yerel halk öneriyor
Viejo San Juan
Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an old-world and romantic European charm.
“Old San Juan is made up of myriad historic buildings, shops, restaurants, and exciting attractions. Visitors can easily spend entire days exploring this unique, fun-filled area.”
Tips:
• A free shuttle takes you to most popular attractions, but the area is very walkable and can easily be explored on foot.
• Try one of the many sightseeing, walking, segway, and/or food tours offered here.
• You may rest your feet for a while by taking a carriage tour.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
“This amazing fortress has protected Puerto Rico for hundreds of years, and now visitors flock to this imposing structure to explore its link to military history. A World Heritage Site, it offers amazing views and knowledgeable insights on Puerto Rico, and the specific role that Castillo San Felipe del Morro has played in its defense.”
Tips:
• This is a magnificent place to fly a kite, and you will often see dozens soaring in the sky.
• The regular entrance fee is minimal, but World Heritage members receive free admission.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Address: 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan 00901-1213
442 yerel halk öneriyor
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (San Felipe del Morro Kalesi)
501 Bulevar del Valle“This amazing fortress has protected Puerto Rico for hundreds of years, and now visitors flock to this imposing structure to explore its link to military history. A World Heritage Site, it offers amazing views and knowledgeable insights on Puerto Rico, and the specific role that Castillo San Felipe del Morro has played in its defense.”
Tips:
• This is a magnificent place to fly a kite, and you will often see dozens soaring in the sky.
• The regular entrance fee is minimal, but World Heritage members receive free admission.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Address: 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan 00901-1213
This massive 27-acre series of fortifications, walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 is the largest of the Spanish-built forts in the New World.
“San Juan's second stone fortress, San Cristobal is less famous than El Morro, but it's the largest stone fortification that the Spanish built in the New World. And on weekends, you can get even more 'off the beaten path' on guided tours that delve deep into underground passageways that are usually closed to the public.”
Tips:
• Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive before the tour time to ensure you get a spot.
• Don’t confuse this free activity with the "official" guided fort tours, which have an admission fee.
• The park service offers many other guided tours and programs, including a Lantern Light Tour that explores the life of Spanish soldiers.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Calle Norzagaray | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901
190 yerel halk öneriyor
Castillo de San Cristobal
501 Bulevar del ValleThis massive 27-acre series of fortifications, walled & heavily fortified citadel built 1765-1785 is the largest of the Spanish-built forts in the New World.
“San Juan's second stone fortress, San Cristobal is less famous than El Morro, but it's the largest stone fortification that the Spanish built in the New World. And on weekends, you can get even more 'off the beaten path' on guided tours that delve deep into underground passageways that are usually closed to the public.”
Tips:
• Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive before the tour time to ensure you get a spot.
• Don’t confuse this free activity with the "official" guided fort tours, which have an admission fee.
• The park service offers many other guided tours and programs, including a Lantern Light Tour that explores the life of Spanish soldiers.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Calle Norzagaray | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901
This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.
“The Paseo de la Princesa is a beautiful promenade with shops, street vendors, restaurants, and gorgeous views. Visitors can enter the walk at the city walls that surround San Juan.”
Tips:
• Experience live music here along with arts and crafts vendors, typically on the weekends.
• The fountain provides a great photo opportunity.
• Make sure to visit the San Juan Gate.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la FortalezaThis restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.
“The Paseo de la Princesa is a beautiful promenade with shops, street vendors, restaurants, and gorgeous views. Visitors can enter the walk at the city walls that surround San Juan.”
Tips:
• Experience live music here along with arts and crafts vendors, typically on the weekends.
• The fountain provides a great photo opportunity.
• Make sure to visit the San Juan Gate.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan
Four centuries ago, this gate was the main entrance into the city.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
52 yerel halk öneriyor
La Puerta de San Juan
262 C. del SolFour centuries ago, this gate was the main entrance into the city.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
A monument portraying a San Juan legend.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
Address: Up on Hill Past San Juan Gate on the Paseo Del Morro Side, San Juan
Plazuela La Rogativa
Calle Rafael CorderoA monument portraying a San Juan legend.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
Address: Up on Hill Past San Juan Gate on the Paseo Del Morro Side, San Juan
"That shopping street," as known to cab drivers; a tourist must.
“Calle del Cristo is a street in Old San Juan that is a paradise for shoppers! Boasting galleries, unique shops, big-name stores, and everything in between, this is a great place to get your shopping fix in a historic, beautiful atmosphere.”
Tips:
• Drink plenty of water, and be careful of the steep inclines.
• Be sure to admire the views!
• Check out the factory stores for the biggest savings!
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Calle del Cristo
Calle del Cristo"That shopping street," as known to cab drivers; a tourist must.
“Calle del Cristo is a street in Old San Juan that is a paradise for shoppers! Boasting galleries, unique shops, big-name stores, and everything in between, this is a great place to get your shopping fix in a historic, beautiful atmosphere.”
Tips:
• Drink plenty of water, and be careful of the steep inclines.
• Be sure to admire the views!
• Check out the factory stores for the biggest savings!
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla del Cristo)
A small 18th-century chapel with a fascinating history.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
Address: Calle del Cristo | Next to Pigeon's Park by the City Wall, San Juan
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo)
Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla del Cristo)
A small 18th-century chapel with a fascinating history.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
Address: Calle del Cristo | Next to Pigeon's Park by the City Wall, San Juan
A park dedicated to San Juan’s lively pigeon population – and the pigeons definitely use it.
“This lovely little park sits at the end of Calle del Cristo, and it is a haven for pigeons of all shapes, colors, and sizes. They often arrive in large groups, gathering about whichever human seems to be throwing the most food! This is a great place to relax after shopping or sightseeing.”
Tips:
• Typically, there is someone here selling bird food.
• Take a look at some of the trees in the park, many spotting large, interesting-shaped trunks and roots.
• You are surrounded by birds, mostly pigeons, always look above you, don’t stand right below them. :)
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
Address: Calle Tetuán, San Juan 00901
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Güvercin Parkı
Calle TetuánA park dedicated to San Juan’s lively pigeon population – and the pigeons definitely use it.
“This lovely little park sits at the end of Calle del Cristo, and it is a haven for pigeons of all shapes, colors, and sizes. They often arrive in large groups, gathering about whichever human seems to be throwing the most food! This is a great place to relax after shopping or sightseeing.”
Tips:
• Typically, there is someone here selling bird food.
• Take a look at some of the trees in the park, many spotting large, interesting-shaped trunks and roots.
• You are surrounded by birds, mostly pigeons, always look above you, don’t stand right below them. :)
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
Address: Calle Tetuán, San Juan 00901
A bustling street full of shops and boutiques, leading to the Governor’s Mansion.
Tips:
• Skip the gaudy offerings at generic gift stores, and make your way to Olé, for fashionable, and custom-fitted Panama hats. There's a range of colors and designs to choose from, including those with ribbons and jaunty feathers.
• Puerto Rico's handmade lace, or "mundillo," is sewn on many items, from tablecloths o baby clothes. The popular Linen House, on 250 Fortaleza Street, has a vast selection.
• Cariloha, a new shop whose name is a combination of "Caribbean" and "aloha," sells island-inspired clothing made out of bamboo, which is a great moisture-wicking material to keep you cool in the heat.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
Address: Fortaleza St, San Juan
Calle de la Fortaleza
Calle de la FortalezaA bustling street full of shops and boutiques, leading to the Governor’s Mansion.
Tips:
• Skip the gaudy offerings at generic gift stores, and make your way to Olé, for fashionable, and custom-fitted Panama hats. There's a range of colors and designs to choose from, including those with ribbons and jaunty feathers.
• Puerto Rico's handmade lace, or "mundillo," is sewn on many items, from tablecloths o baby clothes. The popular Linen House, on 250 Fortaleza Street, has a vast selection.
• Cariloha, a new shop whose name is a combination of "Caribbean" and "aloha," sells island-inspired clothing made out of bamboo, which is a great moisture-wicking material to keep you cool in the heat.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
Address: Fortaleza St, San Juan
Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
Address: Calle Fortaleza, San Juan 00902-0082
85 yerel halk öneriyor
La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaVisitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.
Plan to stay: A few minutes
Address: Calle Fortaleza, San Juan 00902-0082
The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Norzagaray Street, San Juan 00902-3634
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Cuartel de Ballaja
Calle NorzagarayThe Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Norzagaray Street, San Juan 00902-3634
Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture.
“The San Juan Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in all San Juan, and is also proud to be the second oldest cathedral in the Americas! This elegant, Gothic structure is free to visit, however, donations are accepted and appreciated.”
Tips:
• Be sure to visit Ponce de Leon’s tomb.
• Remember that this is a house of worship and not a common tourist attraction.
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
Address: 153 Calle Crisantemo | Old San Juan, San Juan 00927-6311
83 yerel halk öneriyor
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
151 C. del CristoBuilt in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture.
“The San Juan Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in all San Juan, and is also proud to be the second oldest cathedral in the Americas! This elegant, Gothic structure is free to visit, however, donations are accepted and appreciated.”
Tips:
• Be sure to visit Ponce de Leon’s tomb.
• Remember that this is a house of worship and not a common tourist attraction.
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
Address: 153 Calle Crisantemo | Old San Juan, San Juan 00927-6311
The original Old San Juan town square is a good spot to orient yourself as you begin your tour of this charming area.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaza de Armas
The original Old San Juan town square is a good spot to orient yourself as you begin your tour of this charming area.
A lively strip of cafes and bars - and well-dressed pretty people.
Address: Calle San Sebastián | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Calle San Sebastian
148 C. San SebastiánA lively strip of cafes and bars - and well-dressed pretty people.
Address: Calle San Sebastián | Old San Juan, San Juan 00901
Puerto Rico's hand-rolled cigars are legendary to stogie smokers. In Old San Juan, it's common to see men (and occasionally women) sitting at makeshift workstations, creating them with ease. This wood-paneled parlor and shop has the largest selection (over 300 varieties) of cigars in the Caribbean, including those made from rum-soaked and aged leaves. If you want to buy gifts for someone back home, the huge humidor contains a plethora of choices. The super-knowledgeable salespeople will walk you through any question you may have.
Tips:
• An ornate and well-ventilated smoking lounge, complete with rich, leather chairs is available for those who choose to enjoy a cigar on-site. A bar selling cognacs, rums, and whiskey adds to the experience.
• Opening hours are surprisingly late making this a great place to spend the evening after other shops and restaurants have closed for the day. If you're not into cigars the shop also sells pipes, pens, and watches.
• Don't expect to find Cuban cigars here. This is a place of San Juanero pride.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
7 yerel halk öneriyor
The Cigar House
257 C. de la FortalezaPuerto Rico's hand-rolled cigars are legendary to stogie smokers. In Old San Juan, it's common to see men (and occasionally women) sitting at makeshift workstations, creating them with ease. This wood-paneled parlor and shop has the largest selection (over 300 varieties) of cigars in the Caribbean, including those made from rum-soaked and aged leaves. If you want to buy gifts for someone back home, the huge humidor contains a plethora of choices. The super-knowledgeable salespeople will walk you through any question you may have.
Tips:
• An ornate and well-ventilated smoking lounge, complete with rich, leather chairs is available for those who choose to enjoy a cigar on-site. A bar selling cognacs, rums, and whiskey adds to the experience.
• Opening hours are surprisingly late making this a great place to spend the evening after other shops and restaurants have closed for the day. If you're not into cigars the shop also sells pipes, pens, and watches.
• Don't expect to find Cuban cigars here. This is a place of San Juanero pride.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Visitors to the Capitol can make a reservation for a guided tour. The history of the Capitol building began on February 7, 1907, when Don Luis Munoz Rivera, an important figure of the political history of Puerto Rico and a legislator at the time, introduced House Bill 84 to the House of Delegates. Although the bill was passed, and a neoclassical design had been chosen, the construction of the Capitol encountered several fiscal, economic and political difficulties which resulted in the work being suspended twice. Despite all difficulties encountered throughout the years, the Capitol building was finally inaugurated on February 11, 1929. On June 30, 1977, the Capitol of Puerto Rico was designated a Historic Landmark and on November 18, 1977, it was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
Address: 1 Democracy Square, San Juan 00902
41 yerel halk öneriyor
El Capitolio
Visitors to the Capitol can make a reservation for a guided tour. The history of the Capitol building began on February 7, 1907, when Don Luis Munoz Rivera, an important figure of the political history of Puerto Rico and a legislator at the time, introduced House Bill 84 to the House of Delegates. Although the bill was passed, and a neoclassical design had been chosen, the construction of the Capitol encountered several fiscal, economic and political difficulties which resulted in the work being suspended twice. Despite all difficulties encountered throughout the years, the Capitol building was finally inaugurated on February 11, 1929. On June 30, 1977, the Capitol of Puerto Rico was designated a Historic Landmark and on November 18, 1977, it was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
Address: 1 Democracy Square, San Juan 00902
Places to Visit - Around San Juan
More than just an art museum, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico hosts concerts and festivals as well. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR), a not-for-profit organization, was inaugurated on July 1, 2000, as a legacy for the Puerto Rican people. The mission of the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is to enrich the lives of its diverse audiences by making accessible and promoting the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of visual arts from Puerto Rico and the world. The MAPR engages diverse communities to facilitate learning experiences about the visual arts through the growth of a well-researched permanent collection exemplifying significant and representative examples of Puerto Rican art from the sixteenth century to the present; a dynamic program of exhibitions supported by engaging and exciting educational and cultural programs that collectively deepen the understanding of the role of the visual arts in the human experience and contribute to the creation of a curatorial legacy; documentation, research, interpretation, preservation, and conservation of the collection and the visual arts patrimony of Puerto Rico; and alliances with local, regional, and international museums and institutions to advance the knowledge of, access to, and understanding of the visual arts of the world.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Address: 299 Ave de Diego | Santurce, San Juan 00909-1799
473 yerel halk öneriyor
Puerto Riko Sanat Müzesi
299 Avenida José de DiegoMore than just an art museum, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico hosts concerts and festivals as well. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR), a not-for-profit organization, was inaugurated on July 1, 2000, as a legacy for the Puerto Rican people. The mission of the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is to enrich the lives of its diverse audiences by making accessible and promoting the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of visual arts from Puerto Rico and the world. The MAPR engages diverse communities to facilitate learning experiences about the visual arts through the growth of a well-researched permanent collection exemplifying significant and representative examples of Puerto Rican art from the sixteenth century to the present; a dynamic program of exhibitions supported by engaging and exciting educational and cultural programs that collectively deepen the understanding of the role of the visual arts in the human experience and contribute to the creation of a curatorial legacy; documentation, research, interpretation, preservation, and conservation of the collection and the visual arts patrimony of Puerto Rico; and alliances with local, regional, and international museums and institutions to advance the knowledge of, access to, and understanding of the visual arts of the world.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Address: 299 Ave de Diego | Santurce, San Juan 00909-1799
This two-floor museum in the Santurce neighborhood was once a former public school. It's now home to over 900 works of art, many from emerging local talent. There's plenty of modern art on display, and although quite a few signs and descriptions are solely in Spanish, the pieces often speak for themselves. The small gift shop is a great place to buy a unique souvenir, especially for children who like clay sculptures.
Tips:
• The MAC offers free admission, but happily accepts donations.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Porto Riko Çağdaş Sanat Müzesi
This two-floor museum in the Santurce neighborhood was once a former public school. It's now home to over 900 works of art, many from emerging local talent. There's plenty of modern art on display, and although quite a few signs and descriptions are solely in Spanish, the pieces often speak for themselves. The small gift shop is a great place to buy a unique souvenir, especially for children who like clay sculptures.
Tips:
• The MAC offers free admission, but happily accepts donations.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
“Rum aficionados will want to take a field trip to the house of Puerto Rico's famous firewater, which has been distilled here since 1862. On the 45-minute tour of the factory, you'll learn about the history of Bacardi, which originated in Cuba, as well as intricate details on the rum's aging process. Plus, you get a free welcome rum and Coke, served in a special glass!”
Tips:
• Casa Bacardi is in Cataño, just five miles from Old San Juan. Hop on the ferry from the pier, then take a público (shared van) to the factory.
• Check out the gift shop, where you'll find some of Bacardi's premium rums that are not easily found elsewhere (such as the Reserva Limitada).
• Tours are available Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm (the last tour is at 4:15pm) and Sunday from 10am to 5pm (the last tour is 3:45pm).
• Fancy yourself a bartender? Sign up for the mixology class (at an extra charge) and learn how to make mojitos, daiquiris, and the original Cuba Libre (a rum and Coke with lime).
• If you're on a cruise, you may find that the ship offers this tour at a significantly higher price. Purchase the tickets on your own to save money.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
196 yerel halk öneriyor
Casa Bacardí
200 PR-165“Rum aficionados will want to take a field trip to the house of Puerto Rico's famous firewater, which has been distilled here since 1862. On the 45-minute tour of the factory, you'll learn about the history of Bacardi, which originated in Cuba, as well as intricate details on the rum's aging process. Plus, you get a free welcome rum and Coke, served in a special glass!”
Tips:
• Casa Bacardi is in Cataño, just five miles from Old San Juan. Hop on the ferry from the pier, then take a público (shared van) to the factory.
• Check out the gift shop, where you'll find some of Bacardi's premium rums that are not easily found elsewhere (such as the Reserva Limitada).
• Tours are available Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm (the last tour is at 4:15pm) and Sunday from 10am to 5pm (the last tour is 3:45pm).
• Fancy yourself a bartender? Sign up for the mixology class (at an extra charge) and learn how to make mojitos, daiquiris, and the original Cuba Libre (a rum and Coke with lime).
• If you're on a cruise, you may find that the ship offers this tour at a significantly higher price. Purchase the tickets on your own to save money.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Hacienda Santa Ana is the home of Ron del Barrilito, the oldest rum in Puerto Rico. They offer several tours and experiences featuring their rum, which has been made here in the same way since 1880. Their Heritage Tour will take you around their historical landmarks and show you some of the methods they use to craft the world’s finest sipping rum. Their Tasting Tour is a unique opportunity to sip and enjoy all of their rums, from the cult-classic Three Stars to the extremely limited-edition Five Stars. Their Mixology Tour is an interactive class taught by superstar bartenders where you’ll improve your bartending game and learn to make show-stopping cocktails at home. Last but not least, here you’ll find the Ron del Barrilito Official Store, where you can purchase all of their rums and official merchandise not available anywhere else.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Carretera 5, Bayamon 00961
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana
Puerto Rico 5Hacienda Santa Ana is the home of Ron del Barrilito, the oldest rum in Puerto Rico. They offer several tours and experiences featuring their rum, which has been made here in the same way since 1880. Their Heritage Tour will take you around their historical landmarks and show you some of the methods they use to craft the world’s finest sipping rum. Their Tasting Tour is a unique opportunity to sip and enjoy all of their rums, from the cult-classic Three Stars to the extremely limited-edition Five Stars. Their Mixology Tour is an interactive class taught by superstar bartenders where you’ll improve your bartending game and learn to make show-stopping cocktails at home. Last but not least, here you’ll find the Ron del Barrilito Official Store, where you can purchase all of their rums and official merchandise not available anywhere else.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Address: Carretera 5, Bayamon 00961
The majority of San Juan's hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs are centered along Ashford Avenue in the Condado section of the city.
“This Condado-area street is located within walking distance of the neighborhood's oceanfront hotels, a mini-mall, and trendy, high-end stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier. Yes, you can find many of these labels back home, but there are bargains to be had here if you know what to look for. “
Tips:
• Environmentally minded shoppers should stop at Hecho a Mano (translation: "handmade"), which sells artisan items made from organic materials.
• Make a day of it here. Start at one of Condado's beach clubs to catch some sun before hitting the shops.
• If you have a taste for non-typical, stylish local designs, head to Nono Maldonado to scoop up a linen 'guayabera' (a shirt donned by many of Puerto Rico's dapper gentlemen).
• While bartering is not the norm for well-known chain stores, you may be successful trying it in smaller, locally-owned shops.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Ashford Avenue
Ashford AvenueThe majority of San Juan's hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs are centered along Ashford Avenue in the Condado section of the city.
“This Condado-area street is located within walking distance of the neighborhood's oceanfront hotels, a mini-mall, and trendy, high-end stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier. Yes, you can find many of these labels back home, but there are bargains to be had here if you know what to look for. “
Tips:
• Environmentally minded shoppers should stop at Hecho a Mano (translation: "handmade"), which sells artisan items made from organic materials.
• Make a day of it here. Start at one of Condado's beach clubs to catch some sun before hitting the shops.
• If you have a taste for non-typical, stylish local designs, head to Nono Maldonado to scoop up a linen 'guayabera' (a shirt donned by many of Puerto Rico's dapper gentlemen).
• While bartering is not the norm for well-known chain stores, you may be successful trying it in smaller, locally-owned shops.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Plaza Ventana del Mar
1054 Ashford AvePuerto Rico's largest mangrove forest. Native Afro-Caribbean food offers an exquisite taste. Nearby is the beach where you can feel the warm waters and also you can explore nature and the cultural experience only Piñones area can offer.
287 yerel halk öneriyor
Campamento Piñones
Puerto Rico's largest mangrove forest. Native Afro-Caribbean food offers an exquisite taste. Nearby is the beach where you can feel the warm waters and also you can explore nature and the cultural experience only Piñones area can offer.
Plaza las Americas is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean, with over 300 shops, a cineplex offering first-run movies in English and Spanish, and almost 40 restaurants scattered around its 1.8-million-square-foot expanse. In addition to being home to the world's largest Sears and JC Penney's, it also offers many smaller stores and kiosks hawking island-made wares.
Tips:
• The plaza offers a bowling alley and 13-screen movie theater for indoor fun.
• The mall is open Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm, and Sunday, 11am to 7pm.
• Every Thursday to Sunday, the mall hosts a farmer's market, where visitors can sample over 100 varieties of island produce on the third floor.
• To get here, make your way to Hato Rey, about a 15-minute ride from San Juan's port and most hotels.
• Deaf persons are assisted with an ASL interpreter and use of an iPad to communicate with hearing salespersons and customer service representatives.
• Mothers with babies have use of a comfortable nursing room here.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
Address: 525 F.D. Roosevelt Ave, San Juan 00918
607 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltPlaza las Americas is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean, with over 300 shops, a cineplex offering first-run movies in English and Spanish, and almost 40 restaurants scattered around its 1.8-million-square-foot expanse. In addition to being home to the world's largest Sears and JC Penney's, it also offers many smaller stores and kiosks hawking island-made wares.
Tips:
• The plaza offers a bowling alley and 13-screen movie theater for indoor fun.
• The mall is open Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm, and Sunday, 11am to 7pm.
• Every Thursday to Sunday, the mall hosts a farmer's market, where visitors can sample over 100 varieties of island produce on the third floor.
• To get here, make your way to Hato Rey, about a 15-minute ride from San Juan's port and most hotels.
• Deaf persons are assisted with an ASL interpreter and use of an iPad to communicate with hearing salespersons and customer service representatives.
• Mothers with babies have use of a comfortable nursing room here.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
Address: 525 F.D. Roosevelt Ave, San Juan 00918
The Mall of San Juan is the Caribbean’s premier shopping destination. This state-of-the-art mall offers unique retailers on the island, exquisite dining, and entertainment. It is conveniently located 5 minutes from the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport and 15 from the Old San Juan cruise port. Anchored by the Caribbean’s only Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, it is home to a one-of-a-kind mix of luxury, lifestyle, and fast-fashion retailers: Coach, Victoria Secret, Tory Burch, Versace, Anthropologie, Carolina Herrera, Hollister, H&M, Louis Vuitton, Pandora, Zara, Tiffany, Kate Spade New York. The Mall of San Juan also features local designers and brands. Escape To www.themallofsanjuan.com
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Address: 1000 Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan 00924-4034
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The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdThe Mall of San Juan is the Caribbean’s premier shopping destination. This state-of-the-art mall offers unique retailers on the island, exquisite dining, and entertainment. It is conveniently located 5 minutes from the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport and 15 from the Old San Juan cruise port. Anchored by the Caribbean’s only Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, it is home to a one-of-a-kind mix of luxury, lifestyle, and fast-fashion retailers: Coach, Victoria Secret, Tory Burch, Versace, Anthropologie, Carolina Herrera, Hollister, H&M, Louis Vuitton, Pandora, Zara, Tiffany, Kate Spade New York. The Mall of San Juan also features local designers and brands. Escape To www.themallofsanjuan.com
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Address: 1000 Mall of San Juan Blvd, San Juan 00924-4034
Places to Visit - Beaches Around San Juan
There are plenty of beautiful beaches around the island. Choose the ones most convenient for you.
Isla Verde Beach
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A narrow body of water that separates the Condado Beach area from the rest of San Juan.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
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Laguna del Condado
A narrow body of water that separates the Condado Beach area from the rest of San Juan.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaThe most popular of San Juan’s beaches is also the liveliest.
Balneario El Escambrón is a little beach, just to the east of Old San Juan. It is a family-friendly beach, with a small crescent of clean sand and usually calm waters, thanks to the coral reef a short distance from the beach.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
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Escambrón Beach Club
Calle San AgustínBalneario El Escambrón is a little beach, just to the east of Old San Juan. It is a family-friendly beach, with a small crescent of clean sand and usually calm waters, thanks to the coral reef a short distance from the beach.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
Places to Visit - Around the Island
Covering 28,000 acres, and receiving more than 200 inches of rain per year, El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US Forest System. Noted for its biodiversity, the forest is home to more than 400 different plant species. It has more than a dozen trails maintained for hiking, picnic pavilions, stone towers, rivers, waterfalls, and an interpretive visitors' center.
“The El Yunque Rain Forest is one of Puerto Rico's natural treasures! Visitors from all across the globe come to experience its cool breezes, unparalleled views, hiking trails, and waterfalls.”
Tips:
• Be sure to arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time! We would suggest bringing a picnic lunch.
• Visit the Ranger Station for maps and recommendations when you arrive.
• Wear plenty of bug spray.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
1253 yerel halk öneriyor
El Yunque Ulusal Ormanı
Covering 28,000 acres, and receiving more than 200 inches of rain per year, El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US Forest System. Noted for its biodiversity, the forest is home to more than 400 different plant species. It has more than a dozen trails maintained for hiking, picnic pavilions, stone towers, rivers, waterfalls, and an interpretive visitors' center.
“The El Yunque Rain Forest is one of Puerto Rico's natural treasures! Visitors from all across the globe come to experience its cool breezes, unparalleled views, hiking trails, and waterfalls.”
Tips:
• Be sure to arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time! We would suggest bringing a picnic lunch.
• Visit the Ranger Station for maps and recommendations when you arrive.
• Wear plenty of bug spray.
Plan to stay: 2-3 hours
A tower in El Yunque offering a sweeping view of the rainforest.
“Also situated within El Yunque, the Yokahu Observation Tower offers majestic views of the ocean, the old San Juan forts, and the surrounding mountainside. There are 98 steps to the top, and the climb is definitely worth it!”
Tips:
• If you are driving directly to the tower, there is a parking lot very close by.
• There is no admission fee.
• The clouds seem to always move quite quickly, so wait a few moments if you must for the perfect picture.
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
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Yokahu Kulesi
Puerto Rico 191A tower in El Yunque offering a sweeping view of the rainforest.
“Also situated within El Yunque, the Yokahu Observation Tower offers majestic views of the ocean, the old San Juan forts, and the surrounding mountainside. There are 98 steps to the top, and the climb is definitely worth it!”
Tips:
• If you are driving directly to the tower, there is a parking lot very close by.
• There is no admission fee.
• The clouds seem to always move quite quickly, so wait a few moments if you must for the perfect picture.
Plan to stay: Less than 1 hour
“Set within El Yunque National Rain Forest, El Yunque Peak offers unbelievable views. With several different trail options available to reach the summit, visitors claim that they feel as if they are in another world altogether when getting their first view from the top!”
Tips:
• This can be a strenuous hike in many places, so be sure to know your limitations!
• Bring plenty of water and snacks along with you.
• The temperature does drop in the rainforest, so it provides much nicer conditions for your hike to the top.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
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El Yunque
“Set within El Yunque National Rain Forest, El Yunque Peak offers unbelievable views. With several different trail options available to reach the summit, visitors claim that they feel as if they are in another world altogether when getting their first view from the top!”
Tips:
• This can be a strenuous hike in many places, so be sure to know your limitations!
• Bring plenty of water and snacks along with you.
• The temperature does drop in the rainforest, so it provides much nicer conditions for your hike to the top.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Be sure to leap into the cool waters at the base of this 35-foot cascade.
“Another must-see within the El Yunque Rain Forest, visitors may take either the La Mina Trail or the Big Tree Trail to access a waterfall that should most definitely be on a postcard. Hikers may even swim in the pool at the bottom of the falls. There is no fee, but be advised that it can get pretty crowded.”
Tips:
• Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, as the rocks can be a bit slippery.
• The La Mina Trail is the shorter of the two trail options, but it does get a bit steep in places.
• Visit the Ranger Station at the head of the La Mina Trail to get a map.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
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Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls)
Be sure to leap into the cool waters at the base of this 35-foot cascade.
“Another must-see within the El Yunque Rain Forest, visitors may take either the La Mina Trail or the Big Tree Trail to access a waterfall that should most definitely be on a postcard. Hikers may even swim in the pool at the bottom of the falls. There is no fee, but be advised that it can get pretty crowded.”
Tips:
• Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, as the rocks can be a bit slippery.
• The La Mina Trail is the shorter of the two trail options, but it does get a bit steep in places.
• Visit the Ranger Station at the head of the La Mina Trail to get a map.
Plan to stay: 1-2 hours
Balneario Monserrate, often referred to simply as Luquillo Beach, is a long crescent of fine sand, with plenty of mature palm trees for shade, and El Yunque National Forest in the background. Due to a fringing reef, there are no waves to speak of, so it's a perfect beach for young kids. The beach has some food kiosks, restrooms, changing rooms, showers, and lifeguards. There is a small fee to park in the gated parking area.
“Luquillo Beach offers fewer crowds than San Juan's center, a reef-protected shore, and miles of white sand. Visitors love the calm waves and the lines of swaying palm trees. Although a bit of a hike from the city center, it's worth it, and situated very close to the El Yunque National Rain Forest makes it convenient to visit the two destinations on the same day.”
Tips:
• Beach vendors are present, and the drinks are very moderately priced.
• Expect to pay a minimal fee for parking and the use of the restroom facilities.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
221 yerel halk öneriyor
Liquillo Plajı
Balneario Monserrate, often referred to simply as Luquillo Beach, is a long crescent of fine sand, with plenty of mature palm trees for shade, and El Yunque National Forest in the background. Due to a fringing reef, there are no waves to speak of, so it's a perfect beach for young kids. The beach has some food kiosks, restrooms, changing rooms, showers, and lifeguards. There is a small fee to park in the gated parking area.
“Luquillo Beach offers fewer crowds than San Juan's center, a reef-protected shore, and miles of white sand. Visitors love the calm waves and the lines of swaying palm trees. Although a bit of a hike from the city center, it's worth it, and situated very close to the El Yunque National Rain Forest makes it convenient to visit the two destinations on the same day.”
Tips:
• Beach vendors are present, and the drinks are very moderately priced.
• Expect to pay a minimal fee for parking and the use of the restroom facilities.
Plan to stay: More than 3 hours
Icacos Cay is extremely beautiful and relatively close (a 15-min boat ride from Fajardo), which is a 1-hr drive from Condado.
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Icacos Beach
Icacos Cay is extremely beautiful and relatively close (a 15-min boat ride from Fajardo), which is a 1-hr drive from Condado.
Culebra is around a 1hr boat ride from Fajardo, which is around 1hr away from Condado. Our top star beach on Culebra and the whole Island is Flamenco Beach.
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Culebra
Culebra is around a 1hr boat ride from Fajardo, which is around 1hr away from Condado. Our top star beach on Culebra and the whole Island is Flamenco Beach.
If you want to visit Rincon, it would be best to go on your own and explore around. Rincon is 2.25 to 2.5hrs from Condado. There are beautiful beaches there, but note that Rincon is mostly sought by surfers as their waves can get very big. You can also search this website: https://rinconvacations.com
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Rincon
If you want to visit Rincon, it would be best to go on your own and explore around. Rincon is 2.25 to 2.5hrs from Condado. There are beautiful beaches there, but note that Rincon is mostly sought by surfers as their waves can get very big. You can also search this website: https://rinconvacations.com
Parguera is about 2.5hrs away. The best part of Parguera is that you can book a tour to spend the day at the cays, and book another tour for the night to visit the Bio Bay. By the end of the day you will be totally exhausted, but the whole day experience will be hard to match anywhere else.
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Parguera
Parguera is about 2.5hrs away. The best part of Parguera is that you can book a tour to spend the day at the cays, and book another tour for the night to visit the Bio Bay. By the end of the day you will be totally exhausted, but the whole day experience will be hard to match anywhere else.
If you would like to visit a Bioluminescent Bay, we have two (2) on the main island (on Parguera and Fajardo), and one (1) on Vieques island. Vieques’ one is the best, but you would have to stay overnight there to be able to visit it, plus you will need some coordination on transportation to get there, either by flying or boating. The best date to watch the Bio Bays is when there is a new moon or a couple of days before or after it. So, if you will be staying around that time, visiting a Bio Bay would be a great excursion to do; highly recommended!!
384 yerel halk öneriyor
Bahía Bioluminiscente
If you would like to visit a Bioluminescent Bay, we have two (2) on the main island (on Parguera and Fajardo), and one (1) on Vieques island. Vieques’ one is the best, but you would have to stay overnight there to be able to visit it, plus you will need some coordination on transportation to get there, either by flying or boating. The best date to watch the Bio Bays is when there is a new moon or a couple of days before or after it. So, if you will be staying around that time, visiting a Bio Bay would be a great excursion to do; highly recommended!!
Nightlife
Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort captures excitement and sophistication under one roof 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fully in sync with the resort's über-chic sleek design, presents cutting-edge gaming with high-tech slot machines and card tables, amply satisfying high rollers and casual players alike.
Address: 1077 Ashford Avenue, San Juan 00907
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La Concha Tatil Köyü'ndeki Casino del Mar
1077 Ashford AveCasino del Mar at La Concha Resort captures excitement and sophistication under one roof 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fully in sync with the resort's über-chic sleek design, presents cutting-edge gaming with high-tech slot machines and card tables, amply satisfying high rollers and casual players alike.
Address: 1077 Ashford Avenue, San Juan 00907
La Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro is a three-story bar overlooking the ocean on the north side of Old San Juan featuring live DJs, bands, and plenty of drinks. Go on a Sunday when the drums come out and people dance bomba on the street.
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La Verguenza Viejo San Juan
280 Bulevar del ValleLa Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro is a three-story bar overlooking the ocean on the north side of Old San Juan featuring live DJs, bands, and plenty of drinks. Go on a Sunday when the drums come out and people dance bomba on the street.
Having three bars in one means more options at La Factoría. Hang out at the front bar for a more laid-back atmosphere, grab a bite and a cocktail at Vino, or go all the way through to Shing-A-Ling for live music, DJs, and dancing.
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánHaving three bars in one means more options at La Factoría. Hang out at the front bar for a more laid-back atmosphere, grab a bite and a cocktail at Vino, or go all the way through to Shing-A-Ling for live music, DJs, and dancing.
With cheap drinks and loud music, La Sombrilla Rosa is the perfect dive bar to begin or end your bar crawl along San Sebastián Street in Old San Juan.
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LA SOMBRILLA ROSA
154 C. San SebastiánWith cheap drinks and loud music, La Sombrilla Rosa is the perfect dive bar to begin or end your bar crawl along San Sebastián Street in Old San Juan.
This is where you go if you want a DJ blasting dance music and a mass of people moving as one. If this is your scene, get dressed up and get on the guestlist at Brava.
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Club Brava
6063 Av. Isla VerdeThis is where you go if you want a DJ blasting dance music and a mass of people moving as one. If this is your scene, get dressed up and get on the guestlist at Brava.
An LGBTQ club, Toxic, has some of the best drag shows in San Juan! Come for the house and Latin music, stay for the strong drinks and shirtless bartenders.
Toxic Night Club
613 C. CondadoAn LGBTQ club, Toxic, has some of the best drag shows in San Juan! Come for the house and Latin music, stay for the strong drinks and shirtless bartenders.
VIVO Beach Club is a beachfront entertainment complex featuring music venues, a convention center, restaurants and bars, and its own brewery. Day or night it's a unique place to go grab a beer, hit the beach, then catch a show once the sun goes down.
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Vivo Beach Club
VIVO Beach Club is a beachfront entertainment complex featuring music venues, a convention center, restaurants and bars, and its own brewery. Day or night it's a unique place to go grab a beer, hit the beach, then catch a show once the sun goes down.
This independent music venue has nightly shows featuring local bands and DJs, also art exhibits, and theatrical performances. The mix at La Respuesta is eclectic, from hip hop, soul, R&B, and dancehall to local indie rock and jazz, so check their social media for what's going on that night.
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La Respuesta
1600 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosThis independent music venue has nightly shows featuring local bands and DJs, also art exhibits, and theatrical performances. The mix at La Respuesta is eclectic, from hip hop, soul, R&B, and dancehall to local indie rock and jazz, so check their social media for what's going on that night.
What are you looking for? Club 77 probably has it: local bands, DJs, drag shows, rock, punk, hip-hop, performance art... Check their social media to find out what's happening tonight.
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Club 77
1102 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónWhat are you looking for? Club 77 probably has it: local bands, DJs, drag shows, rock, punk, hip-hop, performance art... Check their social media to find out what's happening tonight.
Chico Cabaret used to be a speakeasy in the 1960s, but now, the lounge at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel emphasizes live entertainment featuring DJs, musicians and singers, and comedy.
Chico Cabaret
Chico Cabaret used to be a speakeasy in the 1960s, but now, the lounge at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel emphasizes live entertainment featuring DJs, musicians and singers, and comedy.
Every night there's something different going on at El Local: karaoke, movie screenings, DJ sets, live bands, late-night after-parties...
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El Local en Santurce
1425 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosEvery night there's something different going on at El Local: karaoke, movie screenings, DJ sets, live bands, late-night after-parties...
Fried food, cheap drinks, urban art, and plena music on Thursdays. Even the late Anthony Bourdain hung out at Watusi the last time he visited Puerto Rico.
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Esquina El Watusi
801 Cll Elisa CerraFried food, cheap drinks, urban art, and plena music on Thursdays. Even the late Anthony Bourdain hung out at Watusi the last time he visited Puerto Rico.
This has been a favorite hangout for University of Puerto Rico students since 1979. El Boricua attracts a mixed crowd, though, thanks to the live music including salsa, jazz, DJs, and more.
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El Boricua Rio Piedras
5 C. SaldañaThis has been a favorite hangout for University of Puerto Rico students since 1979. El Boricua attracts a mixed crowd, though, thanks to the live music including salsa, jazz, DJs, and more.
Walking up the winding steps to The Mezzanine you’re transported to 1950s Old San Juan. You’ve just stepped into the home of Pedro Albizu Campos, leader of the Puerto Rican nationalist movement that’s plotting to overthrow the US government. Past the foyer and the living room, behind the bar next to the shelf stocked with pristine bottles of spirits, aperitifs, and bitters, a cement wall still sports bullet holes from when the FBI raided the place in October 1950. Framed photos and newspaper clippings tell the story of this place, transformed into a cocktail and tapas bar in 2012. The drinks are classically inspired and have a notably tropical twist, like the Guava Cosmo or the Patria Libre, a simple libation of aged rum served over coconut water ice cubes.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
The Mezzanine
Sol StreetWalking up the winding steps to The Mezzanine you’re transported to 1950s Old San Juan. You’ve just stepped into the home of Pedro Albizu Campos, leader of the Puerto Rican nationalist movement that’s plotting to overthrow the US government. Past the foyer and the living room, behind the bar next to the shelf stocked with pristine bottles of spirits, aperitifs, and bitters, a cement wall still sports bullet holes from when the FBI raided the place in October 1950. Framed photos and newspaper clippings tell the story of this place, transformed into a cocktail and tapas bar in 2012. The drinks are classically inspired and have a notably tropical twist, like the Guava Cosmo or the Patria Libre, a simple libation of aged rum served over coconut water ice cubes.
If you’re heading out west, be sure to stop by La Central in the beautiful beachside town of Isabela. Located in the heart of the city center, the atmosphere of La Central is intimate and relaxed. Every month the venue hosts local bands, art shows, and bar takeovers featuring guest chefs and bartenders. Their regular menu features finely crafted cocktails, usually a mix of five or six ingredients combined to create an unexpected sensory experience without too much pomp or circumstance. After a day by the water, it’s the perfect place to unwind, listen to some live music, and enjoy a cocktail.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
La Central
35 C. José Celso BarbosaIf you’re heading out west, be sure to stop by La Central in the beautiful beachside town of Isabela. Located in the heart of the city center, the atmosphere of La Central is intimate and relaxed. Every month the venue hosts local bands, art shows, and bar takeovers featuring guest chefs and bartenders. Their regular menu features finely crafted cocktails, usually a mix of five or six ingredients combined to create an unexpected sensory experience without too much pomp or circumstance. After a day by the water, it’s the perfect place to unwind, listen to some live music, and enjoy a cocktail.
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Where to look for information...
We strongly suggest visiting Puerto Rico’s Tourism Department website: www.discoverpuertorico.com as it includes almost everything there is to do on the island. On this website, you can find many tours, attractions, and ideas for things to do that you never thought of.
In the meantime, we included some top places to visit in Old San Juan, around San Juan, and around the Island, plus some things to do, a brief on the nightlife and cocktail bars you can find around. Please always double check the information included here as it changes faster than we can update it. We recommend booking tours
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Duty-Free and Sales Taxes...
Duty-Free Shops and Sales Taxes – While Puerto Rico's duty-free stores are great, prices are not always low, especially in tourist areas, so it can be a challenge to score bargains at brick-and-mortar stores. You can often bargain with independent vendors and at markets. Always consider our sales tax on goods and services when shopping anywhere else, it is 11.5%; however, handcrafts are not subject to taxes.
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Tipping Suggestions...
• Bartenders – $1 a drink or $2 for a more labor-intensive cocktail
• Restaurants – 15-20%, depending on the quality of service received
• Taxis/rideshares – 15-20%
• Shuttle drivers – $1-$2 per person
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Local customs you should know about
• Drinking/Smoking – The legal age for drinking alcohol and smoking is 18 years old, including buying.
• Eating – Meals are meant to be enjoyed, not rushed. Puerto Ricans are also very friendly, so when entering restaurants it is considered polite to greet those around you by saying “buen provecho” (enjoy your meal).
• Slow down – Puerto Rico has a very laid-back culture — which often means that local businesses don’t always open or close at the times stated in their hours of operation. Get on “island time” and relax.
• Spitting – Spitting is considered rude in any public setting.
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Some general tips
• Bacardí rum is the world famously known brand produced here on the island. Don Q rum is just as popular as Bacardí with a subtler flavor. We also produce “Ron del Barrilito” Rum which is not exported to the US being a rare find. When traveling to the US, you're allowed up to four (4) bottles per person at the airport's duty-free shops. So… pick some “Ron del Barrilito” and Don Q rum and some locally-made Palo Viejo rum and chose your favorite.
NOTE: Remember if you buy the bottles before getting to the airport you must put them in your checked baggage, do not place them in your carry-on
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• “Café Yaucono” is a popular local coffee brand, but we suggest trying the ultra-rich upscale “Alto Grande” brand, whose beans have been cultivated in Puerto Rico’s Lares mountains since 1839. You won’t regret it!
• The coquí (“co-kee”)is the local tiny tree frog whose nightly mating call is like our Puerto Rican anthem. Ceramic replicas of the coquí make for unique souvenirs that you won't find in any other place; some souvenirs even replicate the noise!
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Boat rides...
For any boat ride, we suggest looking at the weather forecast beforehand or ask for weather conditions directly at the tour company you choose to make sure waves, wind, and the weather forecast overall “appears to be favorable”. When we say “appears to be favorable” is because we are on a tropical island, and weather conditions change unexpectedly and very very fast; it is extremely common to have a “no-rain” forecast and end up running under the rain… :)
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Visiting places around the island
Since Fajardo, Rincon, and Parguera are a bit far from Condado, if you don’t have a car and you can get included transportation or transportation for a set fee with the same tour company you choose, go for it because even with Uber the trip can get very expensive. If you are a group, you can also rent a car for the day and split the expense.