Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyGreat pizza
La B de Burro
2000 Av. McLearyYummy burritos and the Tamarind Ginger Margs are to die for!
Beach Front, great for Sunday Brunch as well as drinks on the beach, lunch and dinner!
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Uvva
1 C. TapiaBeach Front, great for Sunday Brunch as well as drinks on the beach, lunch and dinner!
Vegan and vegetarian options, delicious food, great coffee
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El Departamento de la Comida
Vegan and vegetarian options, delicious food, great coffee
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyBebo Cafe
1600 C. LoízaGreat food, causal atmosphere and very affordable
Dragonfly
364 C. de la FortalezaAsian Fusion
Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaIl Bacaro Venezia
152 C. de La CruzBest Italian in San Juan
Numero Uno Beach House
1 C. Sta. AnaBeach front dinning
Cafe De Luna
1966 C. LoízaGreat Breakfast, try the Frida Kahlo
Blue burger
2006 C. LoízaDrinks & Nightlife
Mango's Ocean Park
Calle María MoczoLa Placita
300 C. dos HermanosTons of restaurants, bars and night clubs
Hosteria Del Mar
1 C. TapiaGreat beach spot and fantastic cocktails
Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaTons of bars, restaurants and night clubs
Shopping
Old San Juan
100 C. de la FortalezaPlaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltThe Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdParks & Nature
The rain forrest is definitely worth visiting, whether to just drive inside it or to hike or swim in the waterfalls. It’s about 1hr away by car and there is free parking inside. The Luquillo food kiosks, located right outside the rainforest have great local food. The Luquillo beach is also very nice with super calm water.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
The rain forrest is definitely worth visiting, whether to just drive inside it or to hike or swim in the waterfalls. It’s about 1hr away by car and there is free parking inside. The Luquillo food kiosks, located right outside the rainforest have great local food. The Luquillo beach is also very nice with super calm water.
Culebra is an islands off of the coast of Puerto Rico worth visiting. You can get there by taking a 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each) , or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake (that we’ve made and hope not to make again). The best thing to do in Culebra is to go for the day, rent a jeep there for $50 and check out all of the different beaches, starting from Playa Flamenco. Make sure to bring towels, sunblock, water, snacks, and bug spray. The restaurants in Culebra are limited.
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Culebrita Island
Culebra is an islands off of the coast of Puerto Rico worth visiting. You can get there by taking a 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each) , or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake (that we’ve made and hope not to make again). The best thing to do in Culebra is to go for the day, rent a jeep there for $50 and check out all of the different beaches, starting from Playa Flamenco. Make sure to bring towels, sunblock, water, snacks, and bug spray. The restaurants in Culebra are limited.
The best thing to do in Vieques is to spend 1 night at the W hotel there. Though it is very expensive (typically about $300/night plus food and drinks) it is a remarkable place set on a very beautiful property The nightly price includes some water activities like paddle boarding but doesn’t include food and drinks. You can get to there by 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each way), or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so make sure to arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake.
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Vieques
The best thing to do in Vieques is to spend 1 night at the W hotel there. Though it is very expensive (typically about $300/night plus food and drinks) it is a remarkable place set on a very beautiful property The nightly price includes some water activities like paddle boarding but doesn’t include food and drinks. You can get to there by 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each way), or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so make sure to arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake.
Sightseeing
I-Castle San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleEntertainment & Activities
The Bacardi Factory
Puerto Rico 870BioBay Fajardo
The best snorkeling in Puerto Rico is done by a company called East Island Excursions that has daily trips from Fajardo. Their number is (787) 860-3434. It is about $100/person but that includes food, an open bar, and snorkeling equipment. Make sure to bring your own sunblock, towels, and bug spray. The trips usually sell out so if you’re interested in doing this, call them to book on your first day in Puerto Rico. It takes about 1hr without traffic to drive from the house to Marina Del Rey in Fajardo which is where the snorkeling catamaran leaves in the morning.
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I-East Island Excursions
Marina Puerto Del ReyThe best snorkeling in Puerto Rico is done by a company called East Island Excursions that has daily trips from Fajardo. Their number is (787) 860-3434. It is about $100/person but that includes food, an open bar, and snorkeling equipment. Make sure to bring your own sunblock, towels, and bug spray. The trips usually sell out so if you’re interested in doing this, call them to book on your first day in Puerto Rico. It takes about 1hr without traffic to drive from the house to Marina Del Rey in Fajardo which is where the snorkeling catamaran leaves in the morning.
The best scuba diving in Puerto Rico is done by a company called Sea Ventures, which operates daily from Marina Del Rey in Fajardo. The trips usually sell out so if you’re interested in doing this, call them to book on your first day in Puerto Rico. Scuba diving is highly weather dependent so check the forecast before booking. There is usually a morning trip and an afternoon trip each day. The weather is usually better for the morning trip, but that’s a very early wakeup at about 5am since you have to be in Fajardo by about 7:30am for the morning dive.
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Sea Ventures Pro Dive Centers
4900 PR-3The best scuba diving in Puerto Rico is done by a company called Sea Ventures, which operates daily from Marina Del Rey in Fajardo. The trips usually sell out so if you’re interested in doing this, call them to book on your first day in Puerto Rico. Scuba diving is highly weather dependent so check the forecast before booking. There is usually a morning trip and an afternoon trip each day. The weather is usually better for the morning trip, but that’s a very early wakeup at about 5am since you have to be in Fajardo by about 7:30am for the morning dive.
Just to the west of the unit is Parque Barbosa where there are basketball courts, a soccer field, a running track, a childrens' playground and tennis courts (may be reserved by visiting the tennis center on site) . In addition, all along the ocean to Condado is a great place to go for a run.
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Iphaki yaseBarbosa
Avenida Las AméricasJust to the west of the unit is Parque Barbosa where there are basketball courts, a soccer field, a running track, a childrens' playground and tennis courts (may be reserved by visiting the tennis center on site) . In addition, all along the ocean to Condado is a great place to go for a run.
There are usually paddle boards available for rent at Condado Beach.
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San Juan Paddleboarding
There are usually paddle boards available for rent at Condado Beach.
Kiteboarding PR
Essentials
Plaza Loíza
Calle CoronaSuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoSupermax Isla Verde
3102 PR-26Walgreens
1130 Ashford AveLavanderiapr
2002 C. Loíza