San Juan, Puerto Rico Getaway
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Arina Polyaeva
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Beaches
Active Travel
Coastal
Foodie
Outdoors
Curator’s statement
A Caribbean island getaway with a rich cultural history, stunning beaches, beautiful nature, colorful and unique architecture, traditional foods and lots of adventure. The way of life will inspire you to return again and again.
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Where to stay in Puerto Rico
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Things to do in Puerto Rico
Spend a day in Old San Juan
A lot of historical monuments, iconic and unique architecture, colorful streets, traditional foods and best sunset on the island. For the best sunset, head to Puerta de San Juan.
Beaches
Relax at the most beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean (north) / Caribbean Sea (South). Go snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, surfing and take boat towers to the nearest islands. Take a night tour of the Bioluminescent Bay.
Day trip to El Yunque
It is the only tropical rainforest, the most biologically diverse and the most studied forest in the US National Forest System.
It offers hiking trails, hidden swimming holes and just amazing nature.
You can visit some parts of El Yunque freely, but you will need a reservation in advance for the main recreation area.
Places to eat & drink in Puerto Rico
San Juan
Orozcos Restaurant: Long-running eatery serving traditional local dishes in a down-to-earth atmosphere.
Santuella: Chic restaurant serving tapas, mains and creative cocktails in an industrial-style space.
Cocina Abierta: Cosmopolitan restaurant serving innovative tasting menus, wine pairings and cocktails.
Casita Marimar: Vibrant, colorful venue with outdoor dining serving inventive Puerto Rican dishes and craft cocktails.
La Casita Blanca: Cute little White House with an antique decor of a typical Puerto Rican household. Offering traditional food with cocktails and beer.
Old San Juan
Barrachina: The birthplace of Pina Colada, traditional indoor-outdoor venue serving Puerto Rican specialties and familiar international cuisine.
Puerto Criollo: The cooking style of Puerto Rican cuisine created by the Spanish colonists using traditional recipes made with native Caribbean foods.
Marmelade: Stylish restaurant featuring an international menu with creative plates, plus cocktails and wine.
Drinks
Pio Pio Champagne Bar: Serving unique wines, small-batch cocktails, and tasty bites from caviar to morcilla in a viby, luxe and comfy space.
La Factoria: Cocktails and classic bar bites dished up in a vibrant hangout with a rustic-chic vibe.
Los 3 Cuernos: A lively restaurant/bar located in the heart of Old San Juan. Enjoy an authentic nightlife experience with the fun decor, inexpensive drinks, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Need to Know
For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Lona Cosmas’s guide, Solo Vacationing & Exploring San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Travel Advisor
Arina Polyaeva
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to San Juan and our longer series on travel to Puerto Rico.