Guidebook for San Juan
Sightseeing
El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaImportant historical site
San Cristóbal
Parks & Nature
1.5 miles away from the apartment. Beautiful views. Safe beach with lifeguard.
98 locals recommend
Balneario El Escambron
1.5 miles away from the apartment. Beautiful views. Safe beach with lifeguard.
Essentials
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoPuerto Rico Drug
157 C. de La Cruzgood local pharmacy, also has almost anything you can imagine.
Famarcia Luma
269 C. de San FranciscoGood local pharmacy.
Laundromat Sol
201 C. del SolDrinks & Nightlife
Has movie nights (Mondays), very different type of karaoke (Tuesdays), and live music some days. Very different type of bar and nightlife experience.
20 locals recommend
El Local en Santurce
1425 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosHas movie nights (Mondays), very different type of karaoke (Tuesdays), and live music some days. Very different type of bar and nightlife experience.
La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San SebastiánGreat beer selection on draft
It is great to go during the day and night! Lots of local bars and restaurants.
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosIt is great to go during the day and night! Lots of local bars and restaurants.
La Cubanita
51 C. San JoséGreat cocktails, very beautiful bar
bóveda
209 C. del CristoSometimes has live music. Great cocktails. Located in what was the actual vault of a bank.
Salsa music starting at 8pm. Live salsa: Wednesday to Sunday. Salsa classes on Thursdays starting at 9pm.
50 locals recommend
Nuyorican Cafe
312 Calle de San FranciscoSalsa music starting at 8pm. Live salsa: Wednesday to Sunday. Salsa classes on Thursdays starting at 9pm.
Food Scene
Great for breakfasts and also for lunch. Try the "mallorca tostada con mantequilla"
50 locals recommend
Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoGreat for breakfasts and also for lunch. Try the "mallorca tostada con mantequilla"
Has a market with different small restaurants, cafés, bars. You can order a pitcher of mimosa and eat a variety of delicious food.
38 locals recommend
Paseo Caribe
Has a market with different small restaurants, cafés, bars. You can order a pitcher of mimosa and eat a variety of delicious food.
Fatty's
Great Caribbean food (has vegetarian plates)
Caribbean food. Great mofongo relleno de camarones (fried, mashed plantain, with shrimp)!
22 locals recommend
Café El Punto
105 C. de la FortalezaCaribbean food. Great mofongo relleno de camarones (fried, mashed plantain, with shrimp)!
Oldest diner in Old San Juan. Love to sit in the cafeteria bar stools and have breakfast.
40 locals recommend
La Bombonera
Calle de San FranciscoOldest diner in Old San Juan. Love to sit in the cafeteria bar stools and have breakfast.
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyBrick oven pizza, open until 2am
Good for paella and wine. Live flamenco Fridays and Saturdays starting at 8pm.
10 locals recommend
Rosa de Triana
72 Caleta de San JuanGood for paella and wine. Live flamenco Fridays and Saturdays starting at 8pm.
Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San FranciscoFor chocolate lovers!
Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San JustoGreat local food, cafeteria style. Used to have lunch here everyday.
Caficultura
Great coffee
Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaLots of restaurants and bars in the Calle Loíza area
Delicious hamburgers!! with blue cheese (or other cheeses)! You'll end up eating like 2 or 3 hamburgers. Great with a very cold beer. Perfect if you are on your way to or back from El Escambrón beach.
66 locals recommend
El Hamburger
402 Av. Luis Muñoz RiveraDelicious hamburgers!! with blue cheese (or other cheeses)! You'll end up eating like 2 or 3 hamburgers. Great with a very cold beer. Perfect if you are on your way to or back from El Escambrón beach.