Guidebook for Carolina
Food Scene
Beach Front Bar and Grill open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Alambique Beach Lounge
5806 C. José M. TartakBeach Front Bar and Grill open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Spanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Panaderia España
1105 Calle Román Baldorioty de CastroSpanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Platos
2 C. RosaPuerto Rican menu.
Mi Casita
Puerto Rico 37Puerto Rican menu open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Entrevinos
187 Av. Isla VerdeGreat wine and champagne selection.
Pizza City
5950 Av. Isla Verde24 hour restaurant.
CHIDO'S Mexican Wine Bar & Grill
17 PR-3724 hour Mexican restaurant.
Ceviche House
79 Av. Isla VerdeVery popular Peruvian restaurant. Great ceviche.
Mexican-Latin fusion restaurant. Good Margarita menu.
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Tomate Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Bar
3062 Av. Isla VerdeMexican-Latin fusion restaurant. Good Margarita menu.
Argentinian style restaurant know for their skirt steak, pizzas and sangria. Onion and cheese empanadas are a must.
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Ferrari Gourmet
3046 Av. Isla VerdeArgentinian style restaurant know for their skirt steak, pizzas and sangria. Onion and cheese empanadas are a must.
Il Nonno
41 Av. Isla VerdeItalian menu. Good lunch specials.
Casa Dante
39 Av. Isla VerdePuerto Rican menu.
Bistro Café
29 C. JúpiterOffers a wide variety of breakfast & lunch options.
An outdoor space with food trucks offering a wide variety of tastes and menus. ‘El Lote’ is the newest place in San Juan to bring you a tasty variety of gastronomic offerings.
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Lote 23
1552 PR-25An outdoor space with food trucks offering a wide variety of tastes and menus. ‘El Lote’ is the newest place in San Juan to bring you a tasty variety of gastronomic offerings.
Food truck know for their Churrasco Sandwich (skirt steak). Featured in the TV show Man vs Food.
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El Churry
1-13 C. JúpiterFood truck know for their Churrasco Sandwich (skirt steak). Featured in the TV show Man vs Food.
Upscale local seafood served in a refined, traditional space with a tapas bar & a fish market.
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Marisquería Atlántica de Isla Verde
2475 2475 Loiza StreetUpscale local seafood served in a refined, traditional space with a tapas bar & a fish market.
Blue burger
2006 C. LoízaSeafood and burger place. Know for their blue buns.
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. LoízaAuthentic Italian restaurant.
Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaAuthentic Mexican Taqueria. Best Margaritas in town.
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaSeafood restaurant.
Great little spot for breakfast or lunch. Well known for their smoothies.
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Pinky's Calle Loíza
1902 C. LoízaGreat little spot for breakfast or lunch. Well known for their smoothies.
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyKnown for their pizza menu and pastas.
Spanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearySpanish style bakery/restaurant. Offers many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Caribbean fusion cuisine harmonizing French techniques with oriental and Puerto Rican flavors.
Céntrico
909 Avenida Las PalmasCaribbean fusion cuisine harmonizing French techniques with oriental and Puerto Rican flavors.
Modern Puerto Rican dining experience; comida criolla and local ingredients.
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Santaella
219 C. CanalsModern Puerto Rican dining experience; comida criolla and local ingredients.
San Juan Smokehouse
255 Calle OrbetaPuerto Ricans doing BBQ.
Excellent restaurant known for their seafood.
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Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford AveExcellent restaurant known for their seafood.
An open kitchen with international culinary influences.
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Atelier Cocina Abierta
58 Cll CaribeAn open kitchen with international culinary influences.
Simple tasty menu where you could also find: Dogs, Hand Cut Fries, Sandwiches, Shakes, Soft Drinks, Wine and Craft Beers. Our favorite burgers.
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Buns Burger Shop
Caribe StreetSimple tasty menu where you could also find: Dogs, Hand Cut Fries, Sandwiches, Shakes, Soft Drinks, Wine and Craft Beers. Our favorite burgers.
El Mercado De Paseo Caribe
15 Av. Luis Muñoz RiveraOcean Front market Restaurant
Seaside Latino cuisine –a mix of the freshest fish and seafood with a Latino-Caribbean twist.
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Aguaviva
364 C. de la FortalezaSeaside Latino cuisine –a mix of the freshest fish and seafood with a Latino-Caribbean twist.
Dragonfly
364 C. de la FortalezaLatin-Asian Restaurant.
The Parrot Club
363 C. de la FortalezaLatino Bar & Bistro. Open for lunch and dinner.
Traditional Puerto Rican menu showcased in a Jibaro setting; wardrobe, decoration & music.
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Raíces
315 C. del Recinto SurTraditional Puerto Rican menu showcased in a Jibaro setting; wardrobe, decoration & music.
Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoTypical Puerto Rican menu.
Local popular brand of Hot Chocolate. Enjoy with your dessert of choice.
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Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San FranciscoLocal popular brand of Hot Chocolate. Enjoy with your dessert of choice.
Café Cola'o
Calle MarinaGreat local coffee served by Baristas.
Caficultura
Breakfast and coffee spot.
Breakfast spot know for their pastries especially warm buttered Mallorcas.
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Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoBreakfast spot know for their pastries especially warm buttered Mallorcas.
Rooftop restaurant (Hotel Milano) offers local food menu. We enjoy it for an afternoon drink and appetizer.
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Punto de Vista
307 C. de la FortalezaRooftop restaurant (Hotel Milano) offers local food menu. We enjoy it for an afternoon drink and appetizer.
They serve tasting menus only of 4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course creating an individualized tasting menu. They don't offer a Ala Carte format for dining. Dinner will take a minimum of two hours at your Leisure. Casual-Elegant.
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Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaThey serve tasting menus only of 4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course creating an individualized tasting menu. They don't offer a Ala Carte format for dining. Dinner will take a minimum of two hours at your Leisure. Casual-Elegant.
El Jibarito
280 C. del SolTraditional Puerto Rican menu.
French Bistro. It's a quaint European style eatery located inside a beautiful colonial building in Old San Juan.
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St. Germain
156 Sol StreetFrench Bistro. It's a quaint European style eatery located inside a beautiful colonial building in Old San Juan.
This winding road is lined with more than a dozen casual roadside restaurants, known as lechoneras, specializing in slow-roasted whole pig (lechón). Each restaurant uses a unique (and usually secret) combination of spices to season the pig, which is then roasted over an open fire for 6-8 hours.
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Guavate
This winding road is lined with more than a dozen casual roadside restaurants, known as lechoneras, specializing in slow-roasted whole pig (lechón). Each restaurant uses a unique (and usually secret) combination of spices to season the pig, which is then roasted over an open fire for 6-8 hours.
The kiosks are a great choice for authentic Puerto Rican food, ceviches, burgers and more. The beach in behind the kioskos is also worth a look - Playa Monserrate.
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La Taqueria Wepa
56 C. MarginalThe kiosks are a great choice for authentic Puerto Rican food, ceviches, burgers and more. The beach in behind the kioskos is also worth a look - Playa Monserrate.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar and restaurant with great views of Isla Verde Beach.
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Mist Rooftop Bar+Kitchen
2 C. José M. TartakRooftop bar and restaurant with great views of Isla Verde Beach.
Pa Pical
3064 Av. Isla VerdeChinchorro bar and restaurant that specializes in fried seafood.
El San Juan Hotel,san Juan, Puerto Rico
Hotel lobby bar
Entertainment venue that combines the high energy dance scene of a nightclub as well as the chill out atmosphere of an upscale lounge.
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Club Brava
6063 Av. Isla VerdeEntertainment venue that combines the high energy dance scene of a nightclub as well as the chill out atmosphere of an upscale lounge.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
8000 Tartak StreetLobby bar and casino.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
6961 Av. Los GobernadoresHotel lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
7012 C. Avenue Boca de CangrejosHotel lobby bar.
Mango's Ocean Park
Calle María MoczoBar and restaurant.
Great popular spot. Town square; by day a farmer's market and by night food and drink. Best on Thursdays through Sunday 6 to 12.
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La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosGreat popular spot. Town square; by day a farmer's market and by night food and drink. Best on Thursdays through Sunday 6 to 12.
Hotel lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
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San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
1309 Ashford AveHotel lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
Modern hotel with lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
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La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
1077 Ashford AveModern hotel with lobby bar, restaurants and casino.
Di Zucchero
1210 Ashford AveRestaurant & Lounge.
Sleek eatery & lounge in a modern beachfront mansion with upscale Caribbean fare & multiple decks.
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Oceano
Calle VendigSleek eatery & lounge in a modern beachfront mansion with upscale Caribbean fare & multiple decks.
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánTop rated cocktail bar and restaurant.
Nuyorican Cafe
312 Calle de San FranciscoSalsa bar & restaurant.
El Batey
101 C. del CristoGood for a late night drink.
Cocktail lounge located on the second floor of a colonial building in Old San Juan,
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The Mezzanine
Sol StreetCocktail lounge located on the second floor of a colonial building in Old San Juan,
Great spot to watch the sunset rum punch in hand.
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Calypso Café & Tropical Bar
Puerto Rico 4413Great spot to watch the sunset rum punch in hand.
Sightseeing
Alambique beach
Also known as Isla Verde Beach.
Beautiful Old San Juan has it all - shops, restaurants, nightlife museums, galleries and history. Many tours available. Free trolley route throughout the city.
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San Juan
Beautiful Old San Juan has it all - shops, restaurants, nightlife museums, galleries and history. Many tours available. Free trolley route throughout the city.
One of the must see sites in PR. It is 16th-century citadel.
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I-Castle San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleOne of the must see sites in PR. It is 16th-century citadel.
Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
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Casa Bacardí
200 PR-165Renowned rum distillery featuring historical tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio.
Small beach with a cove that is somewhat protected. What is unique about it is the rock formation that is a “cave” (really more of an overhang), where goldondrinas (which is a bird like the barn swallow) use for nesting.
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Cueva Las Golondrinas
Small beach with a cove that is somewhat protected. What is unique about it is the rock formation that is a “cave” (really more of an overhang), where goldondrinas (which is a bird like the barn swallow) use for nesting.
I-Cueva del Indio
It is a prehistoric rock art site.
Is a large cave situated a top a limestone cliff in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, overlooking the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
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Cueva Ventana (Caves)
Carretera 10Is a large cave situated a top a limestone cliff in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, overlooking the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
Largest single aperture radio telescope in the world (2016).
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I-Arecibo Observatory
Puerto Rico 625Largest single aperture radio telescope in the world (2016).
Designated the First Natural Delight of Puerto is “one of the world’s largest cave networks”. ... Rio Camuy This cave is the third largest underground cave system in the world, Rio Camuy runs through it.
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Izindawo zokuhlala zaseCamuy
Designated the First Natural Delight of Puerto is “one of the world’s largest cave networks”. ... Rio Camuy This cave is the third largest underground cave system in the world, Rio Camuy runs through it.
Hacienda San Pedro
Carretera 144 Km 8.4Artesanal coffee plantation.
Pozo de Jacinto
A pit cave located at Jobos Beach that causes a blow hole.
Beach for surf, sunbathe, kite-board, scuba dive, horseback ride, snorkel (Blue Hole) or just walk.
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Shacks Beach
Beach for surf, sunbathe, kite-board, scuba dive, horseback ride, snorkel (Blue Hole) or just walk.
Crash Boat has two large sand beaches great for swimming.
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Ibhishi le-Crash Boat (isnorkel)
Crash Boat has two large sand beaches great for swimming.
Westerly point - good surf in season and great getaway from San Juan.
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Rincon
Westerly point - good surf in season and great getaway from San Juan.
Playa sucia
Nice beach on the south west coast.
La Parguera
Small coastal fishing town. Bio-luminescent tours available.
A 167-mile network of some 40 secondary roads which traverse the island of Puerto Rico from west to east along its Cordillera Central.
Ruta Panorámica
Ruta PanorámicaA 167-mile network of some 40 secondary roads which traverse the island of Puerto Rico from west to east along its Cordillera Central.
Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155Ecological Adventure Park. Zipline
Acampa
517 Av. AndalucíaThey offer Nature Adventure tours plus any gear you may need.
One of the most biologically diverse of the national forests hosting hundreds of animal and plant species, some of which are found only here. Explore El Yunque’ s trails, historic features, scenic views and waterways.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
One of the most biologically diverse of the national forests hosting hundreds of animal and plant species, some of which are found only here. Explore El Yunque’ s trails, historic features, scenic views and waterways.
South side of El Yunque rain forest with rope swings and cliff jumps.
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Las Tinajas
KM 10.1 Puerto Rico 971South side of El Yunque rain forest with rope swings and cliff jumps.
Charco Azul Swimming Hole
Puerto Rico 184Natural swimming hole.
Bio-luminescent bay. Pre-Arrange a tour with the operator of your choice.
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Laguna Grande
Bio-luminescent bay. Pre-Arrange a tour with the operator of your choice.
Small island off the East Coast of PR with beautiful beaches. Great for snorkeling.
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Culebra
Small island off the East Coast of PR with beautiful beaches. Great for snorkeling.
Island off the East coast of PR with beautiful beaches and the most vibrant bio-luminescent bay.
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Vieques
Island off the East coast of PR with beautiful beaches and the most vibrant bio-luminescent bay.
Arts & Culture
Many museums and even more art galleries, Old San Juan is the greatest repository of Puerto Rican arts and crafts.
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Viejo San Juan
Many museums and even more art galleries, Old San Juan is the greatest repository of Puerto Rican arts and crafts.
Is an art museum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Iziko Lokusebenza Lwezobuciko lwePuerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoIs an art museum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Children's museum with hands-on educational exhibits, plus go-karts & a colorful outdoor play area.
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I-Museum wezintwana
Avenida José Fidalgo DíazChildren's museum with hands-on educational exhibits, plus go-karts & a colorful outdoor play area.
Estudio de Arte Samuel Lind
Artist studio.
A visitor center for the area of Jayuya and a showcase of Taino artifacts.
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I-Museo El Cemi
Puerto Rico 144A visitor center for the area of Jayuya and a showcase of Taino artifacts.
Considered one of the finest art museums in Puerto Rico and the largest art museum in the Caribbean. It has also been called one of the best in the Americas. It houses a collection of European art, as well as work by Puerto Rican artists.
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I-Museum of Art ePonce
2325 Av. Las AméricasConsidered one of the finest art museums in Puerto Rico and the largest art museum in the Caribbean. It has also been called one of the best in the Americas. It houses a collection of European art, as well as work by Puerto Rican artists.
Shopping
Offering oil and acrylic paintings, water-colors, ceramics, silk-screens, sculptures, hand made jewelry, traditional hand carvings, and native gourmet foods.
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Puerto Rican Art & Crafts
204 C. de la FortalezaOffering oil and acrylic paintings, water-colors, ceramics, silk-screens, sculptures, hand made jewelry, traditional hand carvings, and native gourmet foods.
Mundo Taino
Calle de la FortalezaLocally produced crafts by local artists and hand crafted souvenirs.
The Room Surf & Skate Shop
2421 Calle LaurelSurf and skate shop.
Tres Palmas Surf Shop
1911 Av. McLearySurf and skate shop.
Calle Fortaleza
Calle de la FortalezaMany shops along the street.
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdLuxury mall.
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltLargest mall in the Caribbean.
The Outlet At Route 66
18400 Autop. Roberto Sánchez VilellaOutlet mall.
Essentials
Supermax Isla Verde
3102 PR-2624 hours.
Pueblo Supermarket at Isla Verde
Avenida los Gobernadores24 hours.
24/7 Convenience Stores
49 Av. Isla Verde24 hours.
Walgreens
1130 Ashford Ave24 hours.
CVS
8030 C. José M. Tartak24 hours.
24 Market Place
6150 Av. Isla Verde24 hour market with deli.
Entertainment & Activities
15 Knots Kiteboarding School
Calle Puerto InteriorWow Surfing School & Jet Ski
San Juan Paddleboarding
Spectrum Surf School
GoodWinds Watersports & Kitesurf Center
Plantation DriveGuests can snorkel crystal clear Caribbean waters, and visit beautiful white sand beaches on islands and deserted cays off the east coast of Puerto Rico including Icacos, Palominitos, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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I-East Island Excursions
Marina Puerto Del Rey Guests can snorkel crystal clear Caribbean waters, and visit beautiful white sand beaches on islands and deserted cays off the east coast of Puerto Rico including Icacos, Palominitos, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Professionally-guided aquatic tours and excursions from San Juan, Fajardo, and Culebra Island.
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Indawo Yokuhlala Kayaking Puerto Rico Bio Bay
987 StreetProfessionally-guided aquatic tours and excursions from San Juan, Fajardo, and Culebra Island.