Pancho's Paradise
Food scene
This is an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant with a stunning view of the El Yunque rainforest. Only a 10-minute scenic drive from Pancho's Paradise.
HACIENDA EL FLAMBOYAN
Carr.186 BoThis is an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant with a stunning view of the El Yunque rainforest. Only a 10-minute scenic drive from Pancho's Paradise.
Delicious Puerto Rican barbecue and seafood restuarant. Owner's favorite on the whole island!
128 locals recommend
La Estación
Delicious Puerto Rican barbecue and seafood restuarant. Owner's favorite on the whole island!
Azalea Latin Asian
309 C. de la FortalezaSushi restaurant located in Old San Juan.
Delicious Italian restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park. Night life nearby.
77 locals recommend
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. LoízaDelicious Italian restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park. Night life nearby.
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaMexican restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park.
Bakery and cafe in the town of Canovanas. Only a quick 10-minute drive from Pancho's Paradise.
Crush Coffe & Bakery
Puerto Rico 185Bakery and cafe in the town of Canovanas. Only a quick 10-minute drive from Pancho's Paradise.
Azteca Restaurants
Local Mexican restaurant in Canovanas.
Juice bar and cafe on the way to the National El Yunque Rainforest official entrance.
71 locals recommend
Degree 18 Juice Bar
16 Cll PrincipalJuice bar and cafe on the way to the National El Yunque Rainforest official entrance.
Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaA favorite fine dining establishment in the heart of Old San Juan.
Sightseeing
Beautiful rainforest with numerous hikes for all levels and sightseeing that you can't find anywhere else in the US.
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
Beautiful rainforest with numerous hikes for all levels and sightseeing that you can't find anywhere else in the US.
Charco El Hippie
Camino La PlantaWaterfall with a rope swing and cliff jumping.
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
6000 Blvd. Río MarGolf course near the rainforest.
Hipodromo Camarero
Avenida CamareroHorse Race in Canovanas.
Beach
Playa Ocean Park
Fun and local public beach with beautiful sand and blue water.
Beautiful beach with surfing, jet skiing, and kiosks full of local shops and restaurants.
221 locals recommend
Liquillo Beach
Beautiful beach with surfing, jet skiing, and kiosks full of local shops and restaurants.
Neighborhoods
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.
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. 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.
Nightlife
La Placita is a historic district and neighborhood of Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, located in the former area of Santurce's old market square in Campo Alegre. La Placita today is a popular dining and nightlife destination in San Juan, while still functioning as a produce and food market during the day.
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosLa Placita is a historic district and neighborhood of Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, located in the former area of Santurce's old market square in Campo Alegre. La Placita today is a popular dining and nightlife destination in San Juan, while still functioning as a produce and food market during the day.
City/town information
Canóvanas is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico, located in the northeastern region, north of Juncos and Las Piedras; south of Loíza; east of Carolina; and west of Río Grande.
Canóvanas is most known for the Hipodromo Camarero Horse Races, Outlet Malls, scenic views of the El Yunque rainforest, and central location to both San Juan and the popular beaches of Puerto Rico.
6 locals recommend
Canóvanas
Canóvanas is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico, located in the northeastern region, north of Juncos and Las Piedras; south of Loíza; east of Carolina; and west of Río Grande.
Canóvanas is most known for the Hipodromo Camarero Horse Races, Outlet Malls, scenic views of the El Yunque rainforest, and central location to both San Juan and the popular beaches of Puerto Rico.
City advice
Getting around
A rental car is the best way to get around in Canovanas.
You can find a good rental car at the airport or from online vendors.
Book before you go
Tickets for El Yunque National Rainforest
El Yunque National Rainforest requires reservations on the weekends for the main entrance. You can reserve your spot here: Recreation.gov.
You can also visit many areas that are outside of the main entrance at no cost.
What to pack
A Sweatshirt!
In the mountains it can get a bit chilly at night, so we've found it useful to also pack a light sweatshirt.