Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Has the best sandwiches in town. This is the place where US President Mr. Barack Obama had a "medianoche" sandwich. Hence there's the president's table for all to enjoy.
341 locals recommend
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyHas the best sandwiches in town. This is the place where US President Mr. Barack Obama had a "medianoche" sandwich. Hence there's the president's table for all to enjoy.
Excellent seafood and setting. The best "paella" (spanish yellow rice with seafood) in town.
269 locals recommend
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaExcellent seafood and setting. The best "paella" (spanish yellow rice with seafood) in town.
Yes, it's a drugstore, but with a twist. It does have a great deli with typical Puerto Rican food. The ultimate secret spot for local cuisine.
38 locals recommend
Farmacia Americana
Yes, it's a drugstore, but with a twist. It does have a great deli with typical Puerto Rican food. The ultimate secret spot for local cuisine.
Ever had your dinner plate delivered by a choo - choo train? Well, this is the place. Mediterranean cuisine and very family oriented. Kids will have a blast.
Carthage Express
201b C. de San JustoEver had your dinner plate delivered by a choo - choo train? Well, this is the place. Mediterranean cuisine and very family oriented. Kids will have a blast.
Barrachina
104 C. de la FortalezaBirthplace of the Piña Colada.
Sightseeing
Travel 300 years back in time. Exquisite architecture, medieval castles, legends, pubs and restaurants all around.
460 locals recommend
Old San Juan
100 C. de la FortalezaTravel 300 years back in time. Exquisite architecture, medieval castles, legends, pubs and restaurants all around.
Also know as the Santa Catalina Palace, it's the White House Equivalent in PR. Also, gaze at the bronze sculpture known as "La Rogativa" immortalizing how a religious procession led by women and the clergy prevented an attack on San Juan.
85 locals recommend
La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaAlso know as the Santa Catalina Palace, it's the White House Equivalent in PR. Also, gaze at the bronze sculpture known as "La Rogativa" immortalizing how a religious procession led by women and the clergy prevented an attack on San Juan.
One of the two major castles in OSJ. Home to The Devil's Sentry Box.
190 locals recommend
Castillo de San Cristobal
501 Bulevar del ValleOne of the two major castles in OSJ. Home to The Devil's Sentry Box.
Drinks & Nightlife
You've got to check this place out. The main motif is that there is NO MOTIF. Have a drink or beer, clip your business card to one of the lamps, share stories about PR, see the caricatures of its current & former patrons and employees alike. And the best part, GRAFFITI your signature or message into ANY of the walls or even the ceiling. Overall it's a must see.
30 locals recommend
El Batey
101 C. del CristoYou've got to check this place out. The main motif is that there is NO MOTIF. Have a drink or beer, clip your business card to one of the lamps, share stories about PR, see the caricatures of its current & former patrons and employees alike. And the best part, GRAFFITI your signature or message into ANY of the walls or even the ceiling. Overall it's a must see.
The bar at the lobby is one of the best in the world. Come on over and gaze at the biggest chandelier perhaps anywhere. Marble floors and a unique atmosphere make it one of my favorite night spots.
83 locals recommend
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
6063 Av. Isla VerdeThe bar at the lobby is one of the best in the world. Come on over and gaze at the biggest chandelier perhaps anywhere. Marble floors and a unique atmosphere make it one of my favorite night spots.
Parks & Nature
Take a dip in the cold natural spring-fed waterfalls. Hike approximately one hour and you'll be literally in the clouds (about 3,000 ft.) Great vistas of Puerto Rico's northeast coast. Gaze at prehistoric furns that currently thrive in the moist environment.
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
Take a dip in the cold natural spring-fed waterfalls. Hike approximately one hour and you'll be literally in the clouds (about 3,000 ft.) Great vistas of Puerto Rico's northeast coast. Gaze at prehistoric furns that currently thrive in the moist environment.
Great place for the kids and not-so-kids alike. Ask me about the controversy surrounding the Indian's statue. It's good historical local gossip.
65 locals recommend
Parque del Indio
Great place for the kids and not-so-kids alike. Ask me about the controversy surrounding the Indian's statue. It's good historical local gossip.
Arts & Culture
From art nouveau to pieces by puerto rican masters such as Lorenzo Homar, Tufiño, Botello, Domingo García, Francisco Oller and José Campeche among many others. Access the grounds and gardens through the stained glass walls and marvel at everything both inside and out.
473 locals recommend
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoFrom art nouveau to pieces by puerto rican masters such as Lorenzo Homar, Tufiño, Botello, Domingo García, Francisco Oller and José Campeche among many others. Access the grounds and gardens through the stained glass walls and marvel at everything both inside and out.
Entertainment & Activities
Have a free Beach Volleyball match any time in this pristine location by the Palm trees.
Beach Volleyball
15 C. TaftHave a free Beach Volleyball match any time in this pristine location by the Palm trees.
Hipodromo Camarero
Avenida CamareroNothing better than a good day at the races, (horse track).
Shopping
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltVery good indeed.