Yaritzabel & Brandon
Yaritzabel & Brandon
Things to Do
While visiting the island...
Here's a few recommendations from us!
We highly invite you to explore Puerto Rico & we hope you enjoy the sunshine, food & culture.
Please be advised that if you are staying in San Juan and you don't have a car, you will need to arrange a form of transportation to be able to explore some of these gems. Plan accordingly :)
warning: some of the beaches in San Juan are not great for swimming- a lot of them have rocks and rip tides/currents, so we will add a section for you to explore safe beaches that are great for swimming, relaxing and fun!
Follow local signs at the beach when visiting, oficials will let the public know if its safe to swim that day (weather/wave dependent)
* Please use the weather app and keep an eye out for rain, uv index, rip current, and humidity. *
IT IS AN ISLAND; it will rain, and it will shine.
Bars / Night Life
There are SO MANY spots to hang out but here's some of our favorites, these are all located in Old San Juan, walking distance to each other and with many more spots to discover in between!
351 C. de San Francisco, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Mezcal bar located in Old San Juan.
Craft cocktails | Small bites | Open daily at 6pm
151 C. de San Sebastián, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Craft Beer Garden | Food | Open daily at 11am
148 C. de San Sebastián, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
3 bars in one:
Craft cocktails | Wine | Small bites | Salsa room
Open Daily at 11am
101 Calle del Cristo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Dive Bar | Pool Table | Juke Box
Open daily at 3pm
Restaurants
351 C. Tapia, San Juan, 00915, Puerto Rico
100% local cuisine | feels like you're sitting at a Puerto Rican grandma's home
Opens at 11:30am / closing times change by day
Closed Tuesdays
251 C. Duffaut, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Food | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Bar
Opens at 11am
Closed Mondays
29 C. Júpiter, San Juan, Carolina 00913, Puerto Rico
Brunch | Coffee | Morning Cocktails
Open daily at 7am
Reservations recommended, this spot is very popular & it's always busy.
1651 Av. Manuel Fernández Juncos, San Juan, 00909, Puerto Rico
Breakfast | Lunch | Coffee | Drinks
Closed Mondays
Open for breakfast & lunch: Tues-Sun 9am-3pm
Dinner hours are only available Friday & Saturday 7pm-12am
1006 Ave. Ponce de Leon, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
Outdoor food truck park with picnic tables | variety of food + drinks | bar | music | chill ambiance
Visit our favorite truck, 'La Chona' and say hi to our friend Patricia 😄
Coffee Shops
Puerto Rican coffee is a must try while visiting the island.
Here's a few of our favorite spots!
Beaches
Please click on the link on each beach name for more info!
*** SAN JUAN AREA ***
2170 C. Gral. Patton, San Juan, 00911, Puerto Rico
*** EAST COAST AREA ***
Balneario La Monserrate (Luquillo Beach)
Carr. 3 - 65 Ave. Infantería Luquillo, Luquillo, PR, 00773
My favorite beach!
I grew up coming here with my family.
Stay until sunset ;)
- Yarie
*** WEST COAST AREA ***
CLICK ON THIS LINK for a full list of beaches in the west coast AREA.
Fun Activities to Consider
Puerto Rico offers a great variety of experiences beyond its beaches, restaurants & bars. Here are a few recommendations:
Hike through the lush rainforest, see waterfalls, and enjoy stunning mountain views.
Bioluminescent Bays
Visit one of the three bio bays for a magical nighttime kayak or boat experience:
(located in Vieques, PR - plan a minimum of a 2-day trip as we recommend you stay in Vieques island to explore it to the max. To be able to get to Vieques, you will need to take the ferry)
(located in Fajardo, PR)
(located in Lajas, PR)
ToroVerde is the largest adventure park in the Caribbean and Americas where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes that will leave you breathless, with a spectacular view of the mountains of Orocovis and spend time experiencing the most exciting tours full of adrenaline to enjoy with friends and family such as ziplines, bikes, climbing towers, etc.
OLD SAN JUAN
Stroll through the cobblestone streets, explore historic forts, and admire the colorful colonial architecture with plenty of restaurants, bars, local markets, and artisan crafts.
Rum distillery tours, tastings, and behind the scenes look at rum making.
*We highly recommend this one over Bacardí*
Rum tours and mixology classes in the beautiful Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón, PR.
Happy, vibrant & energetic entertainment center full of art, restaurants, bars, cinema, music hall, urban park, events, and a plaza. Perfect for day or night fun!
Discover one of the largest cave systems in the world. Tours recommended - reservations required.
Take a tour of a coffee farm in the mountains.
CASINOS:
Casino del Mar - La Concha Resort
Casino Metro at Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Resort
PADDLE BOARDING:
daytime: San Juan Paddleboarding
nighttime: Night Kayak Puerto Rico
Offers nightstand paddleboards, tours equipped with LED lights that create a 10-foot halo around the board.