Travel guide

San Juan

Pastel colonial by the Caribbean

🗓️ Best time: December–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Puerto Rico

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About San Juan

Old San Juan's 500-year-old forts, salsa clubs, and Condado beach — plus El Yunque rainforest and Vieques' bioluminescent bay nearby.

⭐ Things to do in San Juan

Old San Juan walkEl Morro fortEl Yunque rainforestBioluminescent bay kayakFlamenco Beach daySanta Catalina chapelPiñones food kiosksCueva Ventana

🍽️ Where to eat in San Juan

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Chocobar Cortés

★ 4.6 (2,506) · Breakfast & Brunch · Sandwiches

El Jibarito

★ 3.9 (2,057) · Latin American · Puerto Rican

$$$

Casita Miramar

★ 4.5 (1,717) · Puerto Rican · Spanish

$$$$

Marmalade

★ 4.7 (1,669) · Caribbean · French

Barrachina

★ 3.6 (1,586) · Seafood · Puerto Rican

Bistro Cafe

★ 4.4 (1,220) · Puerto Rican · Breakfast & Brunch

Deaverdura

★ 4.2 (1,178) · Puerto Rican · Latin American

Orozco's

★ 4 (1,033) · Puerto Rican · Puerto Rican

Bebo's Café

★ 3.9 (963) · Caribbean · Cafes

Kasalta

★ 4 (938) · Spanish · Basque

Café Manolín

★ 4.4 (886) · Caribbean

Mallorca

★ 4.2 (853) · Bakeries · Latin American

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a car for exploring; Uber in city.

💡 Local tip

Hurricane season June–November — insurance matters.

🛡️ Safety

Safe in tourist areas.

🌙 Nightlife

La Placita de Santurce is the Friday scene; Old San Juan salsa.