Adrian’s San Juan Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This is a city center and a city beach at the same time. Best location in San Juan and Puerto Rico. All the nightlife and cultural events are happening in walking distance or a short Uber ride away.
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Condado
This is a city center and a city beach at the same time. Best location in San Juan and Puerto Rico. All the nightlife and cultural events are happening in walking distance or a short Uber ride away.
Amazing place to explore. Give yourself a day here.
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Viejo San Juan
Amazing place to explore. Give yourself a day here.
A historic artsy neighborhood nearby. Interesting place to explore on longer stays.
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Miramar
A historic artsy neighborhood nearby. Interesting place to explore on longer stays.
Food scene
Healthy grocery store and cafe. Similar to Whole Foods in the US mainland. On the second floor you will find a great cafe with health choices.
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Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford AveHealthy grocery store and cafe. Similar to Whole Foods in the US mainland. On the second floor you will find a great cafe with health choices.
Best fish place in town, known by locals for great drinks and fish tacos.
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Cayo Caribe
1451 Ashford AveBest fish place in town, known by locals for great drinks and fish tacos.
Amazing Mexican-Fusion cuisine. Affordable pricing and right at the same block! Try shrimp tacos there, definitely the best I've ever has!
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Burrito Social
1351 Ashford AvenueAmazing Mexican-Fusion cuisine. Affordable pricing and right at the same block! Try shrimp tacos there, definitely the best I've ever has!
Awesome burger place! They have Make-your-own pizza too! Great for social gardening with friends or if you just feel like it. They have natural juices and my personal favorite Lamb burger!
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The Place
1368 Ashford AveAwesome burger place! They have Make-your-own pizza too! Great for social gardening with friends or if you just feel like it. They have natural juices and my personal favorite Lamb burger!
Local grocery store that has local food inside. Little farther away but a more economical option.
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SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoLocal grocery store that has local food inside. Little farther away but a more economical option.
A local favorite for breakfast! Indeed a nice place to get a cup of morning coffee and a bite. Try it one day!
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Pinky's Condado
1351 Ashford AvenueA local favorite for breakfast! Indeed a nice place to get a cup of morning coffee and a bite. Try it one day!
Great local coffee shop with home-made pastries! Delicious empanadas - a must try! Stop by for breakfast sometime.
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Sobao By Los Cidrines
1369 Ashford AveGreat local coffee shop with home-made pastries! Delicious empanadas - a must try! Stop by for breakfast sometime.
Outdoor under-cover dining area. This is a food truck type business selling Mexican style food, with a bar truck on site also. Great prices. Good food.
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El Vagón
Calle LabraOutdoor under-cover dining area. This is a food truck type business selling Mexican style food, with a bar truck on site also. Great prices. Good food.
Great local spot for food and drinks. Fresh produce market by day, bar sight by night. Worth visiting! About 10 min walk from the apartment.
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La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosGreat local spot for food and drinks. Fresh produce market by day, bar sight by night. Worth visiting! About 10 min walk from the apartment.
Great views amazing food! A great place to stop for lunch on your day in the Old San Juan.
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La Garita Yaz
41 C. Lucila SilvaGreat views amazing food! A great place to stop for lunch on your day in the Old San Juan.
Great drinks, great views! Local favorite spot on the weekends.
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La Verguenza Viejo San Juan
280 Bulevar del ValleGreat drinks, great views! Local favorite spot on the weekends.
Great place for drinks or food. Treat yourself while you are here.
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Serafina San Juan
1077 Ashford AveGreat place for drinks or food. Treat yourself while you are here.
Anita Gelato Condado
Best ice cream ever! Must try!
Great food place with authentic Puerto-Dominican environment.
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Levis El Rey del Churrasco
1101 PR-25Great food place with authentic Puerto-Dominican environment.
Sightseeing
Great place to explore for longer stays on the island.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
Great place to explore for longer stays on the island.
White sand shallow beach, protected by outer reef. There are fantastic food Kiosks on the highway in the area of the entrance to the beach.
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Liquillo Beach
White sand shallow beach, protected by outer reef. There are fantastic food Kiosks on the highway in the area of the entrance to the beach.
El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaHistoric sights in the Old San Juan.
Take kayaks through the Mangrove islands (Manglares).
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La Parguera
Take kayaks through the Mangrove islands (Manglares).
Arguably the best beach in Puerto Rico. A great place to visit during extended stays.
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Flamenco Beach
Arguably the best beach in Puerto Rico. A great place to visit during extended stays.
Great park, on the beach. This park is the host to periodic free Heineken Ventana al Jazz music events.
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Plaza Ventana del Mar
1054 Ashford AveGreat park, on the beach. This park is the host to periodic free Heineken Ventana al Jazz music events.
A nice small beach in Condado that offers family-friendly swimming without large waves.
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Playita del Condado
A nice small beach in Condado that offers family-friendly swimming without large waves.
A great park around the Lagoon to exercise or run or just take a stroll before retiring at night.
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Iparke yaseJaime Benítez (Condado Lagoon)
1110 C. ViequesA great park around the Lagoon to exercise or run or just take a stroll before retiring at night.
Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century.
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La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaMonumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century.
Scenic food and bars street. More local-oriented and very artsy.
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Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaScenic food and bars street. More local-oriented and very artsy.
Awesome beach if you have a car. A whole day trip that is well worth exploring the other side of the island.
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Buyé Beach
Camino BuyeAwesome beach if you have a car. A whole day trip that is well worth exploring the other side of the island.
Shopping
Biggest Mall on the Island. Great place to spend a free day.
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Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltBiggest Mall on the Island. Great place to spend a free day.
Upscale Mall reachable by Uber. Nice shops and great cafes.
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The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdUpscale Mall reachable by Uber. Nice shops and great cafes.
Any amenities you may have forgotten at home can be found here.
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CVS
1307 Ashford AveAny amenities you may have forgotten at home can be found here.
Any amenities you may have forgotten at home can be found here.
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Walgreens
1130 Ashford AveAny amenities you may have forgotten at home can be found here.
ZAFIRO CONDADO
1104 Av. MagdalenaGreat mens wear store by a local artist.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
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El Yunque National Park
Make your reservations as far in advance as possible, spaces are limited and last-minute reservations are challenging. If you go with a group, look for an organized tour. If you go by car - make a park reservation at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017
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Viejo San Juan
A short Uber ride away (under 10 min) or a scenic walk along the coast line (about an hour walking). A must-see for everyone who comes to the Island. Beautifully restored old Spanish town, second oldest in the Americas.
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Parking
Park anywhere you see a parking meter, they are not enforced and a great way to know you could park there in Condado. Finding a parking in the area may be easier if you look around the Antonia Quinones park that is one block away on the same Cervantes street. There is always something available.
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Uber or Skootel
Uber is the best way to ride. However if you are getting around Condado or even going to the Old San Juan, you may consider taking a scooter there. It may as well be the fastest way considering constant traffic along the way to the Old Town. Also a great way to experience the scenic park along the shore line.