Best Things To Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

1. Nuyorican Cafe

   4.4 (614 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Cafe, Entertainment, Performance

   This local cafe is located deep inside an alley in Fortaleza street. It’s got no sign board but everybody knows where it is since it is talk of the town when it comes to nigh life in San Juan. A great place which combines the thrill and excitement of Salsa, concert, poetry and theatre. Various artists such as Roy Brown, Bobby Valentine, Pedro Guererra and many more have had concerts here....Read more

2. The Poet's Passage

   4.7 (360 Votes)
   

   Leisure, Specialty Shop

   The Poet’s Passage is a small store in Old San Juan where you get personalized gifts and souvenirs. It is managed by a local poet Lady lee Andrews and painter Nicolas Thomassin. Every piece of gift is hand made at the store. It is drawn then cut out from a rubber model, painted and signed. The store has a huge variety of monuments from Old San Juan displaying their unique creativity.

3. La Fortaleza

   4.7 (469 Votes)
   

   Ancient Ruin, Tower, Architecture , Picnic Spot

   Puerto Rico is the first island that anyone would come across when on a voyage from Europe to America. It was captured by the Spaniards in the late 15th century and was their prized possession as it gave access to all the trade routes between the Old world and the New. La Fortaleza was actually the first fortification built in San Juan between 1533 and 1540 right near the shores overlooking the...Read more

4. Playa Escambron

   4.5 (262 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Beach, Water Body, Food And Drinks

   The closest of beached to Old San Juan is Escrambon. The beach comes under the Blue Flag Program which makes it one of the public beaches which meets certain standards of water quality and safety standards. Other than being close to San Juan there’s a section of the beach on the east side which more secluded. It’s a fun place to enjoy with your family and friends as the waters are c...Read more

5. Parque De Las Palomas

   4.6 (250 Votes)
   

   Amusement Park, Park, Leisure, Picnic Spot

   This is a nice relaxing place to enjoy the view as well as for the sheer pleasure of feeding the pigeons. The park is right next to a chapel. Not much is left of it but ruins. However according to a local legend the chapel was built to commemorate a miracle. Many locals gather here simply to hope and pray. A very picturesque park, with thick old intertwined tress, benches, people playing music ...Read more

6. Jardin Botanico

   4.3 (246 Votes)
   

   Garden, Park, Waterfall, Botanical Garden

   The Botanical Garden of the University of Puerto Rico not just exhibits some of the rarest species of plants but also is a place of study and research. The garden itself is divided into two parts namely the northern part and southern part. The former has most of the administrative offices and research laboratories while the latter is for public visit. Covering 289 acres of land, from exotic to ...Read more

7. Museo Del Nino

   4.3 (190 Votes)
   

   Museum, Science Museum, Children Museum, Educational Site

   If you’re looking for a place for your kids to let off some steam and have fun then this is the perfect pit stop. Museo del nino is more a fun park than a museum. Carmen Vega a Harvard graduate had a dream for a place just for kids to play and enjoy. With a humble beginning of $100 she raised funds for her project and within a short span of time she managed to collect about $25,000. She o...Read more

8. Museo De Casa Blanca

   4.6 (101 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, View Point, Historical Site, Architecture

   Casa Blanca or the ‘White House’ was the first building built in 1521. It was built as a house for Ponce de Leon but he died before it could be completed. His descendants stayed till the 18th century. It was later a military station during the Spanish American Wars. It was in 1967 the Puerto Rican government took over its maintenance and later declared it as historical monument. Now...Read more

9. Ole Curiosidades

   4.9 (160 Votes)
   

   Street Market, Shopping Center

   Located on Fortaleza Street these little shop houses some of the best Panama Hats in the town. If you’re looking for style and substance then this is the right place for you. Originally from Ecuador, these hats were shipped to Panama before reaching their destination, hence the name. In here the hats cost from around $50 to $6,000. Yes, just as the finesse of the weave increases so does t...Read more

10. La Rogativa

    

    Art And Culture, Historical Site, Statue, Architecture

    La Rogativa is a famous bronze statue located near La Puerta. Four in number, it was completed in 1971 by an artist named Lindsay Dean. Each of them are about 12 ft. tall standing in an old sentry box and in front of them is a superb view of the San Juan Bay. They were built to commemorate an old legend. When in 1797 the English troops led by Sir Abercrombie attacked Puerto Rico, they took cont...Read more

11. Fort San Jeronimo

    4.5 (224 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Historical Site, Architecture , Fort

    Built in 1609 the Jeronimo fort served as a great fortification on the eastern side of the city. In 1797 the English forces attacked the fort with about 60 ship. Under the leadership of the then Lt. Col. Don Teodmiro del Torro the Spanish troops resisted and fought for two full weeks. They were successful in defeating the brits but lost the fort due to constant bombardment. It was later rebuilt...Read more

12. Santurce Marketplace

    4.6 (252 Votes)
    

    Food And Drinks, Market, Street Market, Shopping Center

    This is a nice place for shopping and to rub shoulders with the locals. The Santurce market entertains all your senses. It is known for its fresh supply of tropical fruits and vegetables. The area is also surrounded by restaurants and bars which makes it good destination for nightlife. There are live dance sessions and band performances that happen here which makes the place even more lively an...Read more

13. Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport

    

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    Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (IATA: SIG, ICAO: TJIG) is a public airport located in Isla Grande, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is owned by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority and operated by the Aeronautical Services Division. The airport is located on the north coast of San Juan, about two miles (3 km) from the city center.The airport is named after Brigadier General Fernando Luis Ribas-Domin...Read more

14. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

    

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    Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is the main international airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is located in the Isla Verde district of Carolina, about three miles (5 km) southeast of San Juan's city center. The airport is named after Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico.The airport is the main hub for Air Sunshine, Cape Air, JetBlue Airway...Read more

15. La Rumba

    

    View Point, Cruise, Nightclub

    If you love to be around party-minded peoples and you love to dance with them, then it is the best nightclub in San Juan where you must visit. You will love the late night fun here right across the beach. There are special boats for kids where they will love to sail. You can enjoy with your family in the boats. There are brilliant facilities for disco lights and live music. The Dj here plays a ...Read more

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