Guidebook for San Juan
Sightseeing
El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaAwesome view and kite flying!
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleYou gotta see it in all its majesty!
Visit the rainforest to hike, breathe, cool off, and check out some waterfalls. Tourist guides are recommended. The biggest house plants you'll ever see.
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Bosque Nacional El Yunque
Visit the rainforest to hike, breathe, cool off, and check out some waterfalls. Tourist guides are recommended. The biggest house plants you'll ever see.
White sand, mangrove trees, and perfect ocean all next to this lighthouse. A 2 hour drive from Old San Juan.
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Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
White sand, mangrove trees, and perfect ocean all next to this lighthouse. A 2 hour drive from Old San Juan.
The largest telescope in the world! And it's in the jungle. If you don't see it, find it in the movie, Contact. Closed Tuesdays. $
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Observatorio de Arecibo
Puerto Rico 625The largest telescope in the world! And it's in the jungle. If you don't see it, find it in the movie, Contact. Closed Tuesdays. $
Km 18.9 Puerto Rico 129
Caves! Closed Tuesdays. $
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Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy
Km 18.9 Puerto Rico 129
Caves! Closed Tuesdays. $
Heavenly view! Taino petroglyphs to be seen! 45 minute drive from Old San Juan. Bring a few bucks for parking.
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Cueva del Indio
Heavenly view! Taino petroglyphs to be seen! 45 minute drive from Old San Juan. Bring a few bucks for parking.
The WINDOW CAVE! Magnificence. Rent some wheels for the short hour drive. $20 Admission. Closed Tuesdays
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Cueva Ventana
The WINDOW CAVE! Magnificence. Rent some wheels for the short hour drive. $20 Admission. Closed Tuesdays
Bahía Bioluminiscente
In Vieques. It's like Fantasia!
Drinks & Nightlife
Salseros come and sway! Every Wednesday to Sunday night means delectable cocktails, a live orchestra, and sexy moves. Great place to shake it! Wednesday night salsa lessons! $5 cover.
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Nuyorican Cafe
312 Calle de San FranciscoSalseros come and sway! Every Wednesday to Sunday night means delectable cocktails, a live orchestra, and sexy moves. Great place to shake it! Wednesday night salsa lessons! $5 cover.
One of the coolest & oldest thirst parlors in Old San Juan. An old dive that's there when you need it. Open early and open late. Drink up on Barrilito, the best Puerto Rican rum.
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El Batey
101 C. del CristoOne of the coolest & oldest thirst parlors in Old San Juan. An old dive that's there when you need it. Open early and open late. Drink up on Barrilito, the best Puerto Rican rum.
In neighboring Santurce. Check their calendar to see what's poppin' on the nightly. I hear they have a great 90's hip hop night on Mondays.
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La Respuesta
1600 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosIn neighboring Santurce. Check their calendar to see what's poppin' on the nightly. I hear they have a great 90's hip hop night on Mondays.
Craft beards! If you're thirsty, quench it here. This is a great place for beer! 30 taps and more in bottles. Bar snacks! But best of all, fried cheese de pais with guava dip. Nummy!
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La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánCraft beards! If you're thirsty, quench it here. This is a great place for beer! 30 taps and more in bottles. Bar snacks! But best of all, fried cheese de pais with guava dip. Nummy!
The Mezzanine
Sol StreetHAPPY HOUR!
The place to meet the local bohemians. Fluorescent lighting in an airy and spacious setting. Cool drinking spot to get away from the obnoxious.
157 Calle San Sebastián
The place to meet the local bohemians. Fluorescent lighting in an airy and spacious setting. Cool drinking spot to get away from the obnoxious.
A wonderful surprise in OSJ, New York style. Excellent tapas. Next door is La Factoria, the cocktail lover's paradise with oven-roasted oranges for that one drink.
148 Calle San Sebastián
A wonderful surprise in OSJ, New York style. Excellent tapas. Next door is La Factoria, the cocktail lover's paradise with oven-roasted oranges for that one drink.
Smallest biggest bar in the world! Tiny space packs a punch with its rum elixirs and more! Fresh ingredients are always used for the special drinks. If the bartender could, he would brew his own rum!
277 Calle Sol
Smallest biggest bar in the world! Tiny space packs a punch with its rum elixirs and more! Fresh ingredients are always used for the special drinks. If the bartender could, he would brew his own rum!
El Adoquin del Patio is my personal favorite for day drinking. Sunday afternoon Bomba! Snag a Barrilito con Coco for cheap! And walk across to the tables on Calle Norzagaray. Vista to die for. LOCALS*
10 Calle Tanca
El Adoquin del Patio is my personal favorite for day drinking. Sunday afternoon Bomba! Snag a Barrilito con Coco for cheap! And walk across to the tables on Calle Norzagaray. Vista to die for. LOCALS*
That's some fancy pizza. The second floor is the spot to eat it.
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Pirilo
207 Ca. de la TancaThat's some fancy pizza. The second floor is the spot to eat it.
Calle San Sebastian
148 C. San SebastiánFollow the noise.
Speaking easy. Get to it from behind the counter at La Factoria. It keeps going and going......Maybe cut a rug while you're there.
110 Calle San Sebastián
Speaking easy. Get to it from behind the counter at La Factoria. It keeps going and going......Maybe cut a rug while you're there.
Manly mixologists that don't just give you ice, the break sheets of it. Lavender mule, anyone? Great bar food! Fish Tacos, Calamari, & Tuna Tartare are my faves!
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánManly mixologists that don't just give you ice, the break sheets of it. Lavender mule, anyone? Great bar food! Fish Tacos, Calamari, & Tuna Tartare are my faves!
Everything Else
An island off of Puerto Rico. Nice beaches, snorkeling, camping, and oh so peaceful.
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Culebra
An island off of Puerto Rico. Nice beaches, snorkeling, camping, and oh so peaceful.
San Juan Post Office
The GO-TO to get those Taino masks shipped in a jiffy.
A nice path to stroll and watch the sunset or little fishies jumping about.
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Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la FortalezaA nice path to stroll and watch the sunset or little fishies jumping about.
Surfs up! Rent your board or a bike just around the corner from this beach. It's not too rough by the shore. Definitely a great place to snorkel.
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Escambrón Beach Club
Calle San AgustínSurfs up! Rent your board or a bike just around the corner from this beach. It's not too rough by the shore. Definitely a great place to snorkel.
Once a very indigenous area of Puerto Rico, stop to eat amazing fried food and beach bum. Peek at Balcon de Zumbador where Bomba is still kicking, percussionists nearly every night! Cheap drinks too!
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Campamento Piñones
Once a very indigenous area of Puerto Rico, stop to eat amazing fried food and beach bum. Peek at Balcon de Zumbador where Bomba is still kicking, percussionists nearly every night! Cheap drinks too!
Beach can get pretty crowded on the weekends. When you're done, hit up Peruvian cuisine at La Chola on Loiza Street. One of the tastiest treats. Great competition across the street too (Cueva del Mar)
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Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaBeach can get pretty crowded on the weekends. When you're done, hit up Peruvian cuisine at La Chola on Loiza Street. One of the tastiest treats. Great competition across the street too (Cueva del Mar)
Calle Recinto Sur
Calle Recinto SurTourist Trap! But never hurt to see.
Surf's up! Just about a 2 hour drive from OSJ. Gotta love their community, culture, and their way of island life. Great bars and and fabulous eats! Not to mention the most beautiful sunsets.
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Rincon
Surf's up! Just about a 2 hour drive from OSJ. Gotta love their community, culture, and their way of island life. Great bars and and fabulous eats! Not to mention the most beautiful sunsets.
Not too far from Rincon. Hang out with the iguanas galore along their stunning beaches. About a 2 hour drive from Old San Juan.
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Cabo Rojo
Not too far from Rincon. Hang out with the iguanas galore along their stunning beaches. About a 2 hour drive from Old San Juan.
In neighboring Santurce, blasting Salsa and more! Great eats & drinks amongst the din of the locals. An amazing La Lupe impersonator on Sunday nights. Shake a tail feather while you are in the 'hood.
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La Plaza del Mercado Santurce
205 Calle Jose M. RaffucciIn neighboring Santurce, blasting Salsa and more! Great eats & drinks amongst the din of the locals. An amazing La Lupe impersonator on Sunday nights. Shake a tail feather while you are in the 'hood.
Nice spot from history. It is a museum of 16th and 17th century artifacts. It was also the residence of Juan Ponce de Leon's family. The garden is quite beautiful.
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Casa Blanca Museum
1 C. San SebastiánNice spot from history. It is a museum of 16th and 17th century artifacts. It was also the residence of Juan Ponce de Leon's family. The garden is quite beautiful.
If you want to kick it South Beach style. A close cab ride to casino, clubs, bars, lounges, restaurants, spas, and beaches--all along this very walkable strip.
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Condado
If you want to kick it South Beach style. A close cab ride to casino, clubs, bars, lounges, restaurants, spas, and beaches--all along this very walkable strip.
More of the Caribbean Sea to behold and dry forest. Bring the picnic. A 2 hour drive from OSJ.
Guánica
More of the Caribbean Sea to behold and dry forest. Bring the picnic. A 2 hour drive from OSJ.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico. A short ride on the M3 bus.
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Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico. A short ride on the M3 bus.
Surfs up! Rent your board or bike just around the corner of this public beach. It's not too rough by the shore. Definitely a good place to snorkel. 6 minute bus ride.
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Balneario El Escambrón
Surfs up! Rent your board or bike just around the corner of this public beach. It's not too rough by the shore. Definitely a good place to snorkel. 6 minute bus ride.
More local wheels with pick up service! BALDORIOTY is the location. http://www.targetrentacar.com/ or Call!
787.728.1447
204 Cll Pomarrosa
More local wheels with pick up service! BALDORIOTY is the location. http://www.targetrentacar.com/ or Call!
787.728.1447
Need a ride? They'll pick you up and rent it out! Check it: http://reservations.charliecars.com/locations/condado-cruise-ship-shuttle-service/ or 787.721.6525. Located in neighboring Condado.
1110 Avenida Ashford
1110 Ashford AvenueNeed a ride? They'll pick you up and rent it out! Check it: http://reservations.charliecars.com/locations/condado-cruise-ship-shuttle-service/ or 787.721.6525. Located in neighboring Condado.
Road trip! Get the wheels you need! Pick up service too! 8am-4pm http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?gpbr=P112&bid=004&cnty=US or 787.722.5172. Located at Condado Plaza.
999 Avenida Ashford
Road trip! Get the wheels you need! Pick up service too! 8am-4pm http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?gpbr=P112&bid=004&cnty=US or 787.722.5172. Located at Condado Plaza.
Another island off of Puerto Rico. Fun Time with wild horses.
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Vieques
Another island off of Puerto Rico. Fun Time with wild horses.
Essentials
Pretty much the only grocery store in Old San Juan. Get your goods here.
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SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoPretty much the only grocery store in Old San Juan. Get your goods here.
My personal go to for natural products and groceries. Indian herbs and goods available as well.
304 Calle Fortaleza
304 Calle de la FortalezaMy personal go to for natural products and groceries. Indian herbs and goods available as well.
Work. Collaborate. Grow. A co-working space for the professional. If you are tired of the noisy coffee shop, make this your office for the day--they are there to help if you need!
Piloto 151 Old San Juan
#151 C. de San FranciscoWork. Collaborate. Grow. A co-working space for the professional. If you are tired of the noisy coffee shop, make this your office for the day--they are there to help if you need!
Food Scene
A spot that prides themselves on serving vegetarian dishes. I actually haven't tried it, but this is for the vegetarians to know. Gluten free options!
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Cafe Americain
316 C. de la FortalezaA spot that prides themselves on serving vegetarian dishes. I actually haven't tried it, but this is for the vegetarians to know. Gluten free options!
Café Cuatro Sombras
259 C. del Recinto SurFeeling low? They make a great macchiato.
Great eats that is a little more on the pricey side, but they have their Caribbean-Asian fusion down. Spicy lighting. Go for the sushi.
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Dragonfly
364 C. de la FortalezaGreat eats that is a little more on the pricey side, but they have their Caribbean-Asian fusion down. Spicy lighting. Go for the sushi.
Great hangover food but in the healthier way. Open for dinner only, but the weekend days too. They also have quite the margarita selection. Fix you right up.
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La Madre
351 Calle de San FranciscoGreat hangover food but in the healthier way. Open for dinner only, but the weekend days too. They also have quite the margarita selection. Fix you right up.
Aguaviva
364 C. de la FortalezaCEVICHE
Great coffee and excellent French Toast with pineapple marmalade and coconut. Vegetarian options!
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Caficultura
Great coffee and excellent French Toast with pineapple marmalade and coconut. Vegetarian options!
This is the address to Cafe Manolin, traditional island grub just like grandma used to make. Specials daily and cheap! Eat with the locals for breakfast and lunch. Chicharones!
251 Calle San Justo
This is the address to Cafe Manolin, traditional island grub just like grandma used to make. Specials daily and cheap! Eat with the locals for breakfast and lunch. Chicharones!
An authentic pizzeria open late! It's not quite the restaurant but a very spacious pizza joint. With so many to choose from, heck! Get the Sampler! Great if you are on a budget or not.
201 Calle San Justo
An authentic pizzeria open late! It's not quite the restaurant but a very spacious pizza joint. With so many to choose from, heck! Get the Sampler! Great if you are on a budget or not.
150 Calle San Justo
He grows, roasts, and brews his own coffee. The REAL THING!
Loving the Arroz con Jueyes, but you got to have the Mallorca. This magical treat of fresh bread, stuffed with your filling, pressed, and a puff of powdered sugar is a taste bud delight! Cash only.
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Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoLoving the Arroz con Jueyes, but you got to have the Mallorca. This magical treat of fresh bread, stuffed with your filling, pressed, and a puff of powdered sugar is a taste bud delight! Cash only.
It used to be a prison! Don't let that fool you. This comfy joint provides cozy tapas--phenomenal snacks with a stiff glass of vino to serve. Weekend flamenco too!
72 Caleta de San Juan
72 Calle Caleta de San JuanIt used to be a prison! Don't let that fool you. This comfy joint provides cozy tapas--phenomenal snacks with a stiff glass of vino to serve. Weekend flamenco too!
Bodega Chic
313 C. de la FortalezaBar is neat. Great eats. $$
Regular this spot for fresh food of salads, sandwiches, crepes, and quiche. All made with love. Try a Fun-in-the-Sun style drink! They won't rip you off!
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St. Germain
156 Sol StreetRegular this spot for fresh food of salads, sandwiches, crepes, and quiche. All made with love. Try a Fun-in-the-Sun style drink! They won't rip you off!
The only Turkish in Old San Juan. They kill it with the vegetable casserole and lentil soup.
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Istanbul Restaurant
325 C. del Recinto SurThe only Turkish in Old San Juan. They kill it with the vegetable casserole and lentil soup.
El Jibarito
280 C. del SolMore Caribbean grub like grandma used to make. Delish.
Fancy eats with fancy locals in Santurce. Delectable plates that will cost you.
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Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford AveFancy eats with fancy locals in Santurce. Delectable plates that will cost you.
These Peruvian bites satisfy every craving from seafood to the carnivorous. They are devoted to gratify your palate. Made to order with only the freshest. In Ocean Park. Just a short drive for dinner.
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La Cocktelera
1857 C. LoízaThese Peruvian bites satisfy every craving from seafood to the carnivorous. They are devoted to gratify your palate. Made to order with only the freshest. In Ocean Park. Just a short drive for dinner.
Get pretty in pink in this pastel setting. Creative dishes made with only fresh, seasonal, and local foodstuffs. More surf less turf. Reservations are recommended. $$$
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Verde Mesa
Calle San JoséGet pretty in pink in this pastel setting. Creative dishes made with only fresh, seasonal, and local foodstuffs. More surf less turf. Reservations are recommended. $$$
Day time eats, located in the neighborhood of Santurce. Sunday Brunch is awesome, and I hear they have a great burger packed with sprouts. 1661 Ave. Ponce de Leon
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Abracadabra
1661 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónDay time eats, located in the neighborhood of Santurce. Sunday Brunch is awesome, and I hear they have a great burger packed with sprouts. 1661 Ave. Ponce de Leon
252 Calle San José
Over priced waffles good day or night. Sweet or savory. Delish.
Gotta watch that soccer game with Jamon Serrano and Manchego cheese. This diner is local cuisine Spanish style. Pretty good specials.
355 Calle Fortaleza
355 Calle de la FortalezaGotta watch that soccer game with Jamon Serrano and Manchego cheese. This diner is local cuisine Spanish style. Pretty good specials.
Cafeteria Los Yeyos
MMMMMMM.....mofongo.
It's like you walked into your abuela's house! Start off with some food, then move on to more rations, and more food! Home cooked local cuisine! You will be glad to have paid the visit.
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La Casita Blanca
351 C. TapiaIt's like you walked into your abuela's house! Start off with some food, then move on to more rations, and more food! Home cooked local cuisine! You will be glad to have paid the visit.
Holy Basil!!! The best Thai food in town! A short cab ride to Santurce. It is worth the ride to satisfy that crave! Bahn mi too!
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Mai Pen Rai
303 C. CanalsHoly Basil!!! The best Thai food in town! A short cab ride to Santurce. It is worth the ride to satisfy that crave! Bahn mi too!
More of a snack joint than restaurant--these empandas do the job! Made with love, fresh from the oven. Wash it down with a nice Tamarind Juice. Or just have a beer!
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Deshistoria: Birra & Empanadas
150 C. de La CruzMore of a snack joint than restaurant--these empandas do the job! Made with love, fresh from the oven. Wash it down with a nice Tamarind Juice. Or just have a beer!
FOODIE'S FAVE for the perfect wine pairing. Their focus: vegetables, innovation, & ingredient education. Non-GMO! Wine Spectator Award Winning List! Reservations recommended. $$$
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Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaFOODIE'S FAVE for the perfect wine pairing. Their focus: vegetables, innovation, & ingredient education. Non-GMO! Wine Spectator Award Winning List! Reservations recommended. $$$
MARISCOS! The original local seafood spot out by Ocean Park.
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La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaMARISCOS! The original local seafood spot out by Ocean Park.
Shopping
This street pops with shops: cigars, linens, art, and Ayurvedics! A personal favorite to find your most cherished natural products from Bath & Body to healthy snacks. Indian grocery too!
Calle Fortaleza
Calle de la FortalezaThis street pops with shops: cigars, linens, art, and Ayurvedics! A personal favorite to find your most cherished natural products from Bath & Body to healthy snacks. Indian grocery too!
Good to know for your travel needs: ATM machines, groceries, pharmacy, and apparel. Take a breather and hang with the pigeons.
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Hotel Plaza De Armas Old San Juan
202 C. San JoséGood to know for your travel needs: ATM machines, groceries, pharmacy, and apparel. Take a breather and hang with the pigeons.
Pharmacy/Drug. They have everything and more! Support the locals!
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Puerto Rico Drug
157 C. de La CruzPharmacy/Drug. They have everything and more! Support the locals!
Nordie's and Sak's 5th Ave. Opening March 26th, 2015
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The Mall of San Juan Boulevard
The Mall of San Juan BoulevardNordie's and Sak's 5th Ave. Opening March 26th, 2015
The largest mall in all of the Caribbean. $20 cab ride.
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Victoria's Secret & PINK
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltThe largest mall in all of the Caribbean. $20 cab ride.