Guidebook for San Juan

Roberto & Laura
Guidebook for San Juan

Food Scene

Its the best place for local food...fresh, great price and a nice selection of cocktails.
Inarú Restaurant
311 C. del Recinto Sur
Its the best place for local food...fresh, great price and a nice selection of cocktails.
When we want to enjoy a nice vegetarian dinner we go to Verde Mesa. Our usual is the Verde Mesa Rice and we never say no to dessert...enjoy the purple cloud (nicely crushed meringue mixed in moose with bits of lavender and berries). Please take note that waiting to be seated can take more than an hour so we recommend arriving at 6:00,
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Verde Mesa
Calle San José
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When we want to enjoy a nice vegetarian dinner we go to Verde Mesa. Our usual is the Verde Mesa Rice and we never say no to dessert...enjoy the purple cloud (nicely crushed meringue mixed in moose with bits of lavender and berries). Please take note that waiting to be seated can take more than an hour so we recommend arriving at 6:00,
This is where the locals go for a Puertorrican lunch. Its fast, great service and affordable. We usually go to Manolin for a quick breakfast or lunch. Ask for George - he is stationed in the center booth. George has worked in Manolin for 30+ years. He is family!
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe Manolin
251 C. de San Justo
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This is where the locals go for a Puertorrican lunch. Its fast, great service and affordable. We usually go to Manolin for a quick breakfast or lunch. Ask for George - he is stationed in the center booth. George has worked in Manolin for 30+ years. He is family!
Hands down the best coffee in town! The owner, Erika, is one of the pioneers for the local coffee scene. She also owns the Barista and Coffee School in Puerto Rico. They open early (6:00am) week days, they are friendly and offer quick service. Plus her coffee shop is located in the port area - on your there you will enjoy the views of San Juan Bay. Sit outside tables in the garden area. We designed and build the renovation of the Cafe Cola'o (I designed the planters and garden).
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Café Cola'o
Calle Marina
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Hands down the best coffee in town! The owner, Erika, is one of the pioneers for the local coffee scene. She also owns the Barista and Coffee School in Puerto Rico. They open early (6:00am) week days, they are friendly and offer quick service. Plus her coffee shop is located in the port area - on your there you will enjoy the views of San Juan Bay. Sit outside tables in the garden area. We designed and build the renovation of the Cafe Cola'o (I designed the planters and garden).
Located in Recinto Sur Street (right next to First Bank). If you have time and need a place to sit for chat or meeting this is the place to go. Great coffee, service and ambiance. They have a beautiful, cozy, interior garde. Please try there guava butter toast.
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Café Cuatro Sombras
259 C. del Recinto Sur
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Located in Recinto Sur Street (right next to First Bank). If you have time and need a place to sit for chat or meeting this is the place to go. Great coffee, service and ambiance. They have a beautiful, cozy, interior garde. Please try there guava butter toast.
They serve a wonderful brunch! But I come here for the ginger lemonade...its perfect (for me!). Refreshing for our hot and humid weather. If you get tired of eating local food (which can be heavy) this is a great place to go. They offer a nice variety of salads, sandwiches and quiches. Sundays brunches can be hectic so we recommend going early or after 11:00am.
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St. Germain
156 Sol Street
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They serve a wonderful brunch! But I come here for the ginger lemonade...its perfect (for me!). Refreshing for our hot and humid weather. If you get tired of eating local food (which can be heavy) this is a great place to go. They offer a nice variety of salads, sandwiches and quiches. Sundays brunches can be hectic so we recommend going early or after 11:00am.
If you have sweet tooth go to this Gelateria. They make fresh gelato everyday from local fruits.
Trapiche Gelato
251 C. San José
If you have sweet tooth go to this Gelateria. They make fresh gelato everyday from local fruits.
When we want to travel to Italy we go to Il Bacaro. We've been visiting this restaurant for more tan 10 years. We've celebrating family gatherings here. Its a casual place and the owner, Ricardo, is usually there to greet you. Everything on the menu is great... our family favourite is Frutti di Mare and Lamb Chops with Mushroom Risotto.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Il Bacaro Venezia
152 C. de La Cruz
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When we want to travel to Italy we go to Il Bacaro. We've been visiting this restaurant for more tan 10 years. We've celebrating family gatherings here. Its a casual place and the owner, Ricardo, is usually there to greet you. Everything on the menu is great... our family favourite is Frutti di Mare and Lamb Chops with Mushroom Risotto.
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Lote 23
1552 PR-25
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Basico Jugueria y Catina Saludable
318 Avenida José de Diego
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Pirilo
207 Ca. de la Tanca
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La Bombonera
Calle de San Francisco
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Drinks & Nightlife

La Factoria is top 50 best bars of the world...its a must stop. But what makes it special is the concept. They have several bars... a cocktail bar, a wine mixology bar, a beer bar. Plus they have live music on the weekends.
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La Factoria
148 C. San Sebastián
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La Factoria is top 50 best bars of the world...its a must stop. But what makes it special is the concept. They have several bars... a cocktail bar, a wine mixology bar, a beer bar. Plus they have live music on the weekends.
La Cubanita is a classic bar. Just recently La Factoria renovated the space. Great ambience (not loud). Try the Concubines Kiss (original drink by bartender Nabil).
30 yerel halk öneriyor
La Cubanita
51 C. San José
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La Cubanita is a classic bar. Just recently La Factoria renovated the space. Great ambience (not loud). Try the Concubines Kiss (original drink by bartender Nabil).
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CAFÉ NEGRO
52 C. San José
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Parks & Nature

Paseo de la Princesa is a great place to walk and people watch. Its was build around the 1850 as a gift for Princess Isabel of Spain. Also built during that time was the first Botanical Garden of Puerto Rico. El Paseo de la Princesa leads to the last door of San Juan. Its a great route for a running or speed walking. Plus its super close to the apartment.
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la Fortaleza
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Paseo de la Princesa is a great place to walk and people watch. Its was build around the 1850 as a gift for Princess Isabel of Spain. Also built during that time was the first Botanical Garden of Puerto Rico. El Paseo de la Princesa leads to the last door of San Juan. Its a great route for a running or speed walking. Plus its super close to the apartment.
If you want to experience tropical floral and are willing to venture out of Old San Juan then you must visit the botanical garden. Great place to relax, enjoy a picnic among tropical flora and large scale art work. Famed landscape architect James Corner (Field Operation) designed a master plan for the renovations of the botanical gardens. The entrance is free. Please take note the garden does not have a restaurant or any food stations.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
UPR Botanik Bahçesi
23 yerel halk öneriyor
If you want to experience tropical floral and are willing to venture out of Old San Juan then you must visit the botanical garden. Great place to relax, enjoy a picnic among tropical flora and large scale art work. Famed landscape architect James Corner (Field Operation) designed a master plan for the renovations of the botanical gardens. The entrance is free. Please take note the garden does not have a restaurant or any food stations.

Sightseeing

El Morro is El Morro...amazing architecture and engineering project build 500 years ago.
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro (San Felipe del Morro Kalesi)
501 Bulevar del Valle
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El Morro is El Morro...amazing architecture and engineering project build 500 years ago.
If you enjoy architecture or have an interest for engineering this is must visit. El Paseo offers a different perspective of the El Morros wall. Plus its amazing and breath taking to see the ships come and go. We recommend walking El Paseo early morning or evening.
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Paseo del Morro
Paseo del Morro
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If you enjoy architecture or have an interest for engineering this is must visit. El Paseo offers a different perspective of the El Morros wall. Plus its amazing and breath taking to see the ships come and go. We recommend walking El Paseo early morning or evening.

Shopping

This is our shop! We offer a great curated selection of objects and clothing designed locally and internationally by independent brands. We hope to see you there!
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Luca
58 Calle Taft
15 yerel halk öneriyor
This is our shop! We offer a great curated selection of objects and clothing designed locally and internationally by independent brands. We hope to see you there!
If you are a fan of totes bags this the place to go. In Concalma you will find locally made totes following the standards of the fare trade community.
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Concalma
208 C. de la Luna
23 yerel halk öneriyor
If you are a fan of totes bags this the place to go. In Concalma you will find locally made totes following the standards of the fare trade community.
For trendy evening wear this is the place.
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Collective Request
159 C. de la Luna
7 yerel halk öneriyor
For trendy evening wear this is the place.

Essentials

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SuperMax
114 Avenida José de Diego
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Great take out food, fresh produce and good meat cuts.
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La Hacienda
762 C. Cuevillas
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Great take out food, fresh produce and good meat cuts.
This good neighbour pharmacy has been around form 100+ years. Please support our local pharmacies. Here you will find everything you need from medicines to gift wrapping services. The pharmacist are friendly.
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Puerto Rico Drug
157 C. de La Cruz
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This good neighbour pharmacy has been around form 100+ years. Please support our local pharmacies. Here you will find everything you need from medicines to gift wrapping services. The pharmacist are friendly.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
1963 C. Loíza
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United States Postal Service
100 C. P.º de Colón
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Ashford Hospital
1451 Ave Dr Ashford
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Arts & Culture

The local organic farmers market is located here. It takes place every Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm. You will find great local produce, food and tropical cut flowers.
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Museum of Art and History
150 Bulevar del Valle
51 yerel halk öneriyor
The local organic farmers market is located here. It takes place every Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm. You will find great local produce, food and tropical cut flowers.
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Ballajá
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Amerika Müzesi
Calle Beneficencia
75 yerel halk öneriyor
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Puerto Riko Sanat Müzesi
299 Avenida José de Diego
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Porto Riko Çağdaş Sanat Müzesi
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico
951 PR-25
28 yerel halk öneriyor