Guidebook for San Juan
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the late night spot Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is 50 bars connected through multiple streets that allows you to go from one bar to another. Mostly locals ranging from all ages attend. A must see for anyone visiting!
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La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosThis is the late night spot Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is 50 bars connected through multiple streets that allows you to go from one bar to another. Mostly locals ranging from all ages attend. A must see for anyone visiting!
This is one of the best bars in all of the Caribbean. The music video "Despacito" was filmed here. It is the iconic bar of Old San Juan. It has a speak easy type feel. They have 5 separate rooms that have different music and vibes in each on. Must see when visiting. Friday and Saturday nights are the best.
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánThis is one of the best bars in all of the Caribbean. The music video "Despacito" was filmed here. It is the iconic bar of Old San Juan. It has a speak easy type feel. They have 5 separate rooms that have different music and vibes in each on. Must see when visiting. Friday and Saturday nights are the best.
This has a speak easy feel. It is a solid place if you want to relax and have a conversation in a place that is quieter than most late night spots. Romantic spot for a date. Great location in the middle of Old San Juan
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La Puerta de San Juan
262 C. del SolThis has a speak easy feel. It is a solid place if you want to relax and have a conversation in a place that is quieter than most late night spots. Romantic spot for a date. Great location in the middle of Old San Juan
Solid speakeasy feel. Well located in Old San Juan. This is a rooftop patio that has great views and cool vibes. Nice place to start the night before walking 2 blocks down to La Factoria.
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Al Fresco Rooftop Wine Bar
156 C. del SolSolid speakeasy feel. Well located in Old San Juan. This is a rooftop patio that has great views and cool vibes. Nice place to start the night before walking 2 blocks down to La Factoria.
40+ options of beers on tap. A rare find in Old San Juan given there beer selection. Fun vibe inside. It is right next to La Factoria and many other good options. Thursday, Friday and Sunday this spot is busy. They also have good breakfast food.
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La Taberna Lúpulo
151 C. San Sebastián40+ options of beers on tap. A rare find in Old San Juan given there beer selection. Fun vibe inside. It is right next to La Factoria and many other good options. Thursday, Friday and Sunday this spot is busy. They also have good breakfast food.
Best Sunday day party spot. 12pm-6pm. They have the best views. Its a 13th floor rooftop overlooking Isla Verde Beach. It is remarkable views. Hip vibe. Great place to be single and mingle. Can reserve a table if you call ahead.
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Mist Rooftop Bar+Kitchen
2 C. José M. TartakBest Sunday day party spot. 12pm-6pm. They have the best views. Its a 13th floor rooftop overlooking Isla Verde Beach. It is remarkable views. Hip vibe. Great place to be single and mingle. Can reserve a table if you call ahead.
Sightseeing
Best SUNSET in Old San Juan! This is fortress that was created in the 16th century be the Spainards to protect against pirate attacks. It is a must see tourist destination. There are 2 fortresses on the island. Buying one admission (around $10 per person) gets you in both locations.
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleBest SUNSET in Old San Juan! This is fortress that was created in the 16th century be the Spainards to protect against pirate attacks. It is a must see tourist destination. There are 2 fortresses on the island. Buying one admission (around $10 per person) gets you in both locations.
This park is in the middle of Old San Juan. It has a nice fountain, coffee shop, and great photo opp location. Sit with the bronze man and talk or take a selfie.
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Plaza de Armas
This park is in the middle of Old San Juan. It has a nice fountain, coffee shop, and great photo opp location. Sit with the bronze man and talk or take a selfie.
Food Scene
Interested in a reasonably priced and quality Puerto Rican cuisine? This is a solid place to try. They can fit groups. Try the Cube Steak and Oinions with Trifongo for a delicious dinner.
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El Jibarito
280 C. del SolInterested in a reasonably priced and quality Puerto Rican cuisine? This is a solid place to try. They can fit groups. Try the Cube Steak and Oinions with Trifongo for a delicious dinner.
This is a good spot to have lunch or dinner. Good prices and quality food.
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Cafetería Mallorca
300 C. de San FranciscoThis is a good spot to have lunch or dinner. Good prices and quality food.
This restaurant is a nice break from a hot day walking around Old San Juan. They have $8-12 lunches that feature many vegetain options and others. Quality ingredients and unique menu options.
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St. Germain
156 Sol StreetThis restaurant is a nice break from a hot day walking around Old San Juan. They have $8-12 lunches that feature many vegetain options and others. Quality ingredients and unique menu options.
This is a Puerto Rican attempt at Subway. Quality breakfast and lunch sandwich options that wont break your budget. Good quick in and out type of restaurant. The second floor is a good place to bring your laptop and work out of the place.
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El Mesón Sandwiches (Viejo San Juan)
163 C. San JoséThis is a Puerto Rican attempt at Subway. Quality breakfast and lunch sandwich options that wont break your budget. Good quick in and out type of restaurant. The second floor is a good place to bring your laptop and work out of the place.
Best pizza in town. Can have 30-40 minute waits to be seated. They have a 2nd floor. The pizza is quality and fun environment with a group.
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Pirilo
207 Ca. de la TancaBest pizza in town. Can have 30-40 minute waits to be seated. They have a 2nd floor. The pizza is quality and fun environment with a group.
They sell over 20 options of quality popsicles. It is a refreshing choice on a hot Old San Juan day. Only a few blocks from our apartment.
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Señor Paleta
153 C. de TetuánThey sell over 20 options of quality popsicles. It is a refreshing choice on a hot Old San Juan day. Only a few blocks from our apartment.
Everything you can think of covered in Chocolate. It has great a/c during a hot day in Puerto Rico
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Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San FranciscoEverything you can think of covered in Chocolate. It has great a/c during a hot day in Puerto Rico
Picture Chipotle burrito bowl but instead of a burrito you have an avocado base with a bunch of toppings. It is healthy and delicious. It is a quick lunch place with no service. Great food and spot.
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Stuffed Avocado Shop
209 C. de San FranciscoPicture Chipotle burrito bowl but instead of a burrito you have an avocado base with a bunch of toppings. It is healthy and delicious. It is a quick lunch place with no service. Great food and spot.
Great coffee shop atmosphere and good coffee. They don't have wifi though.. but if you have the ability to tether you will enjoy this spot.
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Café Cuatro Sombras
259 C. del Recinto SurGreat coffee shop atmosphere and good coffee. They don't have wifi though.. but if you have the ability to tether you will enjoy this spot.
Hands down best asian food in San Juan. Good prices and quality ingredients. They are open 24/7 too! Good late night food after a night at La Placita
Dumpling
1104 Ashford AveHands down best asian food in San Juan. Good prices and quality ingredients. They are open 24/7 too! Good late night food after a night at La Placita
Essentials
This is the only grocery store in Old San Juan. It is a little limited in its options. It is well located in the Plaza de Armas park.
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SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoThis is the only grocery store in Old San Juan. It is a little limited in its options. It is well located in the Plaza de Armas park.
Full service CVS. This is open later then Walgreens. By the cruise ship docks on the southside of Old San Juan.
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CVS
1307 Ashford AveFull service CVS. This is open later then Walgreens. By the cruise ship docks on the southside of Old San Juan.
Full service Walgreens. Not open as late as CVS. By the cruise ship docks on the southside of Old San Juan.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
1963 C. LoízaFull service Walgreens. Not open as late as CVS. By the cruise ship docks on the southside of Old San Juan.
They will wash, dry and fold your clothes for $12 a load. Good deal for someone that doesn't want to use there time doing their own laundry. Keep in mind we have a laundry machine and dryer at our apartment.
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Laundromat Sol
201 C. del SolThey will wash, dry and fold your clothes for $12 a load. Good deal for someone that doesn't want to use there time doing their own laundry. Keep in mind we have a laundry machine and dryer at our apartment.
Getting Around
Uber is used everywhere and the simpliest. Renting a car and staying in Old San Juan can be tricky.
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Uber Greenlight
1607 PR-25Uber is used everywhere and the simpliest. Renting a car and staying in Old San Juan can be tricky.
Parks & Nature
Best beach in Old San Juan. Best to take an uber from Old San Juan ($5 and 5-10 minute drive). Great views, rocks protect waves. Can be packed on the weekend.
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Escambrón Beach Club
Calle San AgustínBest beach in Old San Juan. Best to take an uber from Old San Juan ($5 and 5-10 minute drive). Great views, rocks protect waves. Can be packed on the weekend.
Probably the best beach in San Juan. It is a 20 minute uber from Old San Juan. The sand is amazing.
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Isla Verde Beach
Probably the best beach in San Juan. It is a 20 minute uber from Old San Juan. The sand is amazing.
Nice beach in Old San Juan. The closest beach to downtown Old San Juan. It is more private then Escambron beach.
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Playa Peña Beach
Nice beach in Old San Juan. The closest beach to downtown Old San Juan. It is more private then Escambron beach.
Shopping
THe biggest shopping mall in the Carribbean. They have a big movie theatre and tons of shopping options. 20 minute uber from Old San Juan. Nice rainy day option.
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Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltTHe biggest shopping mall in the Carribbean. They have a big movie theatre and tons of shopping options. 20 minute uber from Old San Juan. Nice rainy day option.