Joel's Guidebook
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.
902 locals recommend
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.
You can experience kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more.
156 locals recommend
Laguna del Condado
You can experience kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more.
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service.
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service.
To experience the real Puerto Rico, you need to leave the typical tourist areas and visit where the locals go. Guavate has dozens of roadside barbecue stands cooking whole pigs over an open fire along with typical puertorrican dishes. On weekends, there is live music.
102 locals recommend
Guavate
To experience the real Puerto Rico, you need to leave the typical tourist areas and visit where the locals go. Guavate has dozens of roadside barbecue stands cooking whole pigs over an open fire along with typical puertorrican dishes. On weekends, there is live music.
The area boasts some of the most breathtaking mountain views on the island, which you’ll see flying beneath you
463 locals recommend
Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155The area boasts some of the most breathtaking mountain views on the island, which you’ll see flying beneath you
Food scene
Panuchos
1762 C. LoízaExcellent mexican restaurant at steps of the apartment.
Sabrina
1801 C. LoízaWeekend brunch is a must, live music around 11 am
Excellent coffee and breakfast, local bakery with extensive menu.
67 locals recommend
Sobao By Los Cidrines
1369 Ashford AveExcellent coffee and breakfast, local bakery with extensive menu.
A foodtruck park where you can find a variety of gastronomy selections for everyone.
224 locals recommend
Lote 23
1552 PR-25A foodtruck park where you can find a variety of gastronomy selections for everyone.
Casita Miramar
605 Av. MiramarPuertorrican food
Vivo Beach Club
Local brewery, restaurant beside beach.
A must, just steps of the apt. The owner is an italian chef and all that he cook is so delicious, highly recommended.
6 locals recommend
DA LUIGI RESTAURANTE ITALIANO
Calle LoízaA must, just steps of the apt. The owner is an italian chef and all that he cook is so delicious, highly recommended.
Nightlife
La Cochera · Una Barrita Cool ·
1918 C. LoízaCozy local and folkloric bar
Is a must stop particularly on weekends, is an open air block party where you can hear live music, have drinks, sample local food and dance.
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosIs a must stop particularly on weekends, is an open air block party where you can hear live music, have drinks, sample local food and dance.
Salsa night on thursday with free lessons.
74 locals recommend
Piso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. LoízaSalsa night on thursday with free lessons.
This is the bar that has put Puerto Rico on the cocktail lover’s map, is so famous that it doesn’t need a sign outside. Has different rooms with different ambiances.
369 locals recommend
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánThis is the bar that has put Puerto Rico on the cocktail lover’s map, is so famous that it doesn’t need a sign outside. Has different rooms with different ambiances.
Fifty Eight
1077 Ashford AveHottest nightclub!
La Victoria
1855 C. LoízaDJs and reggaeton, the party never ends
Has a patio, a lounge and a mini disco. You can move in different areas with different ambiances.
LiT
1855 C. LoízaHas a patio, a lounge and a mini disco. You can move in different areas with different ambiances.
Shopping
Is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and the second largest in Latin America.
607 locals recommend
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltIs the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and the second largest in Latin America.
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdYour one stop shop for everything luxury.