Laura’s guidebook
Food & Cocktails
This is a food truck urban garden were you can have a nice meal in the afternoon when the sun sets. Our favorites are Croqueteria were you can try a sample of croquettes each one with its specific sauce to dip in; and Pernileria los Proceres with there amazing roast pork sandwich. Finally you should try one of Senor Paleta ice pops.
226 locals recommend
Lote 23
1552 PR-25This is a food truck urban garden were you can have a nice meal in the afternoon when the sun sets. Our favorites are Croqueteria were you can try a sample of croquettes each one with its specific sauce to dip in; and Pernileria los Proceres with there amazing roast pork sandwich. Finally you should try one of Senor Paleta ice pops.
Put money on a card and help yourself to the beer. Excellent tapas, beer and wine selection.
11 locals recommend
Taberna Selfies
361 C. del ParquePut money on a card and help yourself to the beer. Excellent tapas, beer and wine selection.
Santurce's famous market – La Placita – is known as the hub of San Juan's hottest nightlife scenes. Especially good on Thursday and Friday nights, the historic market plaza and its surrounding streets host what becomes a veritable street party: people meeting up, drinking, eating and, as soon as the salsa band warms up, dancing until the wee hours.
141 locals recommend
La Plaza del Mercado Santurce
205 Calle Jose M. RaffucciSanturce's famous market – La Placita – is known as the hub of San Juan's hottest nightlife scenes. Especially good on Thursday and Friday nights, the historic market plaza and its surrounding streets host what becomes a veritable street party: people meeting up, drinking, eating and, as soon as the salsa band warms up, dancing until the wee hours.
Calle Loiza is a main street with lots of restaurants, bars and shops. There are lots of other popular spots, like Kamoli, Café Tresbé, Cueva del Mar and Acapulco Taquería Mexicana.
After you’re finished eating, wander around exploring the shops and street art.
Calle Loiza esquina calle Del Parque station
Calle Loiza is a main street with lots of restaurants, bars and shops. There are lots of other popular spots, like Kamoli, Café Tresbé, Cueva del Mar and Acapulco Taquería Mexicana.
After you’re finished eating, wander around exploring the shops and street art.
Breakfast & Brunch
The weekend brunches at Abracadabra are welcome and understandably popular. Start with a house mimosa, which you can enjoy the old-fashioned way, with orange juice, or with tamarind, passion fruit or acerola (sour cherry) juice. For non-drinkers, the house sparkling ginger soda is excellent.
After that, sample one of the best omelets in San Juan: the "Veggie Luv," with spinach, red onion, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil -- a fluffy, wholesome and just about perfect dish for brunch. Or you can sample the "Magic Pancakes," which are available plain or gluten-free, with or without fresh fruit, and most importantly, with or without Nutella. You can also get French toast with or without fruit and Nutella as well.
99 locals recommend
Abracadabra
1661 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónThe weekend brunches at Abracadabra are welcome and understandably popular. Start with a house mimosa, which you can enjoy the old-fashioned way, with orange juice, or with tamarind, passion fruit or acerola (sour cherry) juice. For non-drinkers, the house sparkling ginger soda is excellent.
After that, sample one of the best omelets in San Juan: the "Veggie Luv," with spinach, red onion, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil -- a fluffy, wholesome and just about perfect dish for brunch. Or you can sample the "Magic Pancakes," which are available plain or gluten-free, with or without fresh fruit, and most importantly, with or without Nutella. You can also get French toast with or without fruit and Nutella as well.
The cafe is a bit cramped, but the food looks beautiful and tastes great. The menu is huge and offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options. You have to try the latte Brillo which is a colorful latte made by a barista.
216 locals recommend
Bistro Café
29 C. JúpiterThe cafe is a bit cramped, but the food looks beautiful and tastes great. The menu is huge and offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options. You have to try the latte Brillo which is a colorful latte made by a barista.
Shops & Groceries
Walking distance market were you can find all your groceries. It is opened 24hrs and it has a really nice Deli called The Village.
25 locals recommend
Supermercados Pueblo
1511 PR-25Walking distance market were you can find all your groceries. It is opened 24hrs and it has a really nice Deli called The Village.
Plaza Las Américas is a shopping mall in Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, located at the intersection of Routes 18 and 22. "Plaza", as it is known to many Puerto Ricans, was the first indoor shopping mall built in Puerto Rico. It is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and the second largest in Latin America.[3]. Anchor stores are JCPenney, Macy's, Sears, Sears Brand Central, Forever 21, Old Navy, Caribbean Cinemas and Marshalls.
607 locals recommend
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltPlaza Las Américas is a shopping mall in Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, located at the intersection of Routes 18 and 22. "Plaza", as it is known to many Puerto Ricans, was the first indoor shopping mall built in Puerto Rico. It is the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean and the second largest in Latin America.[3]. Anchor stores are JCPenney, Macy's, Sears, Sears Brand Central, Forever 21, Old Navy, Caribbean Cinemas and Marshalls.
Upmarket liquor store with wine, beer, gourmet meat & cheese & occasional tastings. On top of a 24hrs Supermax market in Ave Jose De Diego.
17 locals recommend
The House
Upmarket liquor store with wine, beer, gourmet meat & cheese & occasional tastings. On top of a 24hrs Supermax market in Ave Jose De Diego.
The Mall of San Juan is an upscale shopping mall located across from the San José Lagoon at the south end of the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge, near the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico. It is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom,
503 locals recommend
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdThe Mall of San Juan is an upscale shopping mall located across from the San José Lagoon at the south end of the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge, near the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico. It is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom,
Top places to visit
Located in Santurce in Puerto Rico, the Museum of Art is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the visual art of Puerto Rico and the rest of the world available to the people of Puerto Rico so that they can draw knowledge and inspiration from these works, thereby enriching the lives of the Puerto Rican public. The carefully selected artworks help to give insight into Puerto Rican art and they also give local artists access to visual art from other parts of the world.
Don’t miss the beautiful sculpture botanical garden … it’s especially lovely in the evening as the sun sets. The garden is the first and only place I’ve seen Puerto Rico’s iconic coquí frog. Keep your eyes peeled around the pond, and you just might spot one
473 locals recommend
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoLocated in Santurce in Puerto Rico, the Museum of Art is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the visual art of Puerto Rico and the rest of the world available to the people of Puerto Rico so that they can draw knowledge and inspiration from these works, thereby enriching the lives of the Puerto Rican public. The carefully selected artworks help to give insight into Puerto Rican art and they also give local artists access to visual art from other parts of the world.
Don’t miss the beautiful sculpture botanical garden … it’s especially lovely in the evening as the sun sets. The garden is the first and only place I’ve seen Puerto Rico’s iconic coquí frog. Keep your eyes peeled around the pond, and you just might spot one
First off, yes, Santurce is safe, and no, you don’t need to book a tour to find the murals. Ubers in San Juan are surprisingly cheap, and there’s plenty of street parking available if you’ve rented a car.
Here is were Santurce es Ley (Santurce is law) started as a yearly summer art and music festival in 2010. The intent was to revitalize the abandoned and rundown area with the murals.
**There some rest. and bars were you can hang after you see some of the street art. Ours favorite is El Watusi.**
47 locals recommend
Calle Cerra
Calle CerraFirst off, yes, Santurce is safe, and no, you don’t need to book a tour to find the murals. Ubers in San Juan are surprisingly cheap, and there’s plenty of street parking available if you’ve rented a car.
Here is were Santurce es Ley (Santurce is law) started as a yearly summer art and music festival in 2010. The intent was to revitalize the abandoned and rundown area with the murals.
**There some rest. and bars were you can hang after you see some of the street art. Ours favorite is El Watusi.**
Plaza del Mercado, or La Placita as it’s more commonly known, is a traditional market during the day. It truly comes to life in the evening though, as the streets fill with people enjoying the many bars and restaurants that surround it.
Visit La Placita in the evening (Thursday through Saturday are the busiest nights), and you’ll be treated to live music and dancing in the streets. Grab a bite to eat or a drink, then join in the fun … the festive atmosphere is contageous!
141 locals recommend
La Plaza del Mercado Santurce
205 Calle Jose M. RaffucciPlaza del Mercado, or La Placita as it’s more commonly known, is a traditional market during the day. It truly comes to life in the evening though, as the streets fill with people enjoying the many bars and restaurants that surround it.
Visit La Placita in the evening (Thursday through Saturday are the busiest nights), and you’ll be treated to live music and dancing in the streets. Grab a bite to eat or a drink, then join in the fun … the festive atmosphere is contageous!
Old San Juan is an authentic community where you can experience the exuberant, warm culture of one of the happiest places in the world. Puerto Ricans from all over the island come to San Juan to enjoy cultural fun events throughout the year. We invite you to mingle with locals to experience our food, culture, music and traditions.
Walk through 500-year-old forts with breathtaking views of the Atlantic, various UNESCO sites, historic churches, tour the second oldest cathedral in the Americas, visit museums, step foot into Ponce de Leon’s mansion, tour La Fortaleza palace, and so much more.
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
Old San Juan is an authentic community where you can experience the exuberant, warm culture of one of the happiest places in the world. Puerto Ricans from all over the island come to San Juan to enjoy cultural fun events throughout the year. We invite you to mingle with locals to experience our food, culture, music and traditions.
Walk through 500-year-old forts with breathtaking views of the Atlantic, various UNESCO sites, historic churches, tour the second oldest cathedral in the Americas, visit museums, step foot into Ponce de Leon’s mansion, tour La Fortaleza palace, and so much more.