Guidebook for San Juan
Drinks & Nightlife
Tres B or “Three B’s” refers to a nineteenth century declaration by the then Spanish Governor that Puerto Rico have the government of the three B’s, namely “Baile, bebida y barrajas”, or “dancing, booze, and cards”. It is an open air spot west on Calle Loiza made from a container and painted yellow. It is a good place to have an empanada and a beer, and watch the crowd.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tresbé
1765 C. LoízaTres B or “Three B’s” refers to a nineteenth century declaration by the then Spanish Governor that Puerto Rico have the government of the three B’s, namely “Baile, bebida y barrajas”, or “dancing, booze, and cards”. It is an open air spot west on Calle Loiza made from a container and painted yellow. It is a good place to have an empanada and a beer, and watch the crowd.
Microbrewery that also serves a limited menu of quality small plates, like sliders.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tap
1969 C. LoízaMicrobrewery that also serves a limited menu of quality small plates, like sliders.
Good bar for Latin music, dancing, and live music. Also serves tapas.
No cover.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piso Viejo 1917 | Bar, Cocktails & Tapas
1917 C. LoízaGood bar for Latin music, dancing, and live music. Also serves tapas.
No cover.
Hip Williamsburg-style cocktail bar on Avenida Ponce de León.
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosHip Williamsburg-style cocktail bar on Avenida Ponce de León.
This is another popular and hip spot in Old San Juan.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánThis is another popular and hip spot in Old San Juan.
Artesanal cocktails, life music during weekends.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Bar Bero
1507 C. LoízaArtesanal cocktails, life music during weekends.
Local brewery. Great food. A bit out of the way, but worth the visit if you find yourself on the beach in Carolina or are heading to Pinones.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
Local brewery. Great food. A bit out of the way, but worth the visit if you find yourself on the beach in Carolina or are heading to Pinones.
Food market, restaurants, bars, night clubs. During the weekends it's the party capital of San Juan!
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosFood market, restaurants, bars, night clubs. During the weekends it's the party capital of San Juan!
Tántalo
1912 C. LoízaSports bar.
Rumors Bistro & Bar
1920 C. LoízaLife music during weekends.
Essentials
Supermarket at Loiza and De Diego. Best Supermarket in the area, and the closest.
415 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoSupermarket at Loiza and De Diego. Best Supermarket in the area, and the closest.
Walgreens
1130 Ashford AveThe Whole Foods of Puerto Rico. The best (and probably only) heath food store in San Juan.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford AveThe Whole Foods of Puerto Rico. The best (and probably only) heath food store in San Juan.
If your drop your phone, crack your tablet or spill a coffee on your laptop - this is the place to fix it. Knowledgeable stuff, very reasonable prices.
PhoneFix & Shop
1128 Ashford AveIf your drop your phone, crack your tablet or spill a coffee on your laptop - this is the place to fix it. Knowledgeable stuff, very reasonable prices.
Ashford Hospital
1451 Ave Dr AshfordHospital San Jorge
258 C. San JorgePost Office Station
1959 Calle LoízaPost Office just up the street.
Essentials. Good selection of souvenirs.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmacia Americana
Essentials. Good selection of souvenirs.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia. It also features contemporary Puerto Rican art.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de las Américas
Calle BeneficenciaThe Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia. It also features contemporary Puerto Rican art.
The Museum of Modern Art. That says it all.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
The Museum of Modern Art. That says it all.
More than just an art museum, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico hosts concerts and festivals as well.
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoMore than just an art museum, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico hosts concerts and festivals as well.
Cheap drinks, performances, art installations, and events. Come meet the locals!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Local en Santurce
1425 Av. Manuel Fernández JuncosCheap drinks, performances, art installations, and events. Come meet the locals!
Parks & Nature
Great beach close to Old San Juan. Great for swimming, snorkeling and surfing!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balneario El Escambron
Great beach close to Old San Juan. Great for swimming, snorkeling and surfing!
The unique rain forest, closest to San Juan. Put on your hiking shoes and explore the unique nature of Puerto Rico. Bring a raincoat or umbrella. It's a rain forest after all. And don't forget a bathing suite. There are numerous hikes where you can dip in the crystal clear waters of a mountain stream.
1253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Yunque Rain Forest
The unique rain forest, closest to San Juan. Put on your hiking shoes and explore the unique nature of Puerto Rico. Bring a raincoat or umbrella. It's a rain forest after all. And don't forget a bathing suite. There are numerous hikes where you can dip in the crystal clear waters of a mountain stream.
A prehistoric rock art site in what is now a public park. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Bring good shoes if you want to climb down to the cave
Artifacts at the site appear to stem from Late Ceramic Period, third phase, i.e. from A.D. 1200 to 1500.
On the nearby beach was filmed the Pirates of Caribbean. So don't forget your bathing suite!
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cueva del Indio
A prehistoric rock art site in what is now a public park. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Bring good shoes if you want to climb down to the cave
Artifacts at the site appear to stem from Late Ceramic Period, third phase, i.e. from A.D. 1200 to 1500.
On the nearby beach was filmed the Pirates of Caribbean. So don't forget your bathing suite!
Cueva Ventana is a large cave situated a top a limestone cliff in Arecibo. Guided tours. Bring good shoes.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cueva Ventana (Caves)
Carretera 10Cueva Ventana is a large cave situated a top a limestone cliff in Arecibo. Guided tours. Bring good shoes.
Shopping
Electroshock
1811 C. LoízaFunky vintage clothing.