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THINGS TO DO IN SAN JAUN, PR
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items Looking for stuff to do in PR? Check out my list of local and tourist things to do a go most walkable in old San Juan, but some you do need transportation! Don't be scared to get a rental car IT was super easy to get around!
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FOOD/DRINKS
Senor frogs is a fun place to go on days the cruise ships are in. They go all out with entertainment and music. On the off days its a chill spot to be in the AC and have some food or drinks
Señor Frog's - Mexican Restaurant & Fiesta | Grupo Anderson's
Tijuana's is the BEST! We went here three times during our stay and had the best fresh margaritas and their taquitos were to die for. You also can't beat the view if you eat outside!
Tijaunas
Definitely get reservations to eat here they had amazing drinks as well as a skirt steak empanada with chimichurri sauce that was to die for, I still think out it to this day!
La Casita de Rones
This was more of a tourist restaraunt but it was still delicious. We got a few different entrees and shared it all my favorit was their version of fried cheese it was super good with the sauce they gave you!
Restaurante Raíces
This restaurant has the best plantains we had here the service was good and the drinks were delicious!
La Picadera Bar & Restaurant
I am a hot dog fanatic and no matter where I go, I have to have a hot dog. These burgers and hot dogs were delicious! the French fries loaded were so good Aswell!
Bun's Burger Shop
Los 3 Cuernos was a very fun bar! Great service we were recommended here by our friend we made at the hotel,, and it was super fun especially for the lady's… the men take their shirts off at a certain time!
Los 3 Cuernos (@los3cuernos)
La Facortia Was a neat bar to go to I think you needed to be 23 to go in. But super fun and unique place to go to! Fun vibe and music.
La Factoría
STAY
hotel Rumbao was in the perfect location if you are staying without transportations. you can walk around to so many places especially since it's near the port, so everything is walkable. Also, when a cruise ship is their there are so many extra shops...
Hotel Rumbao in San Juan - Near Beach, Dining, Cruise Ports
We did not stay here, but when we were at the beach all day we ate here at this hotel and spent a lot of time around I. When we come back we will defiantly be staying at this hotel the service was amazing the the beach was beautiful!
The Royal Sonesta San Juan Hotel – Book Direct for Best Rates
ACTIVITIES
looking for a nice cruise to see another part of PR but don't want to Uber? Take this ferry across the water to Catano they have great spots to take photos and places to eat and drink! Just make sure you can get on the last ferry back to old San Juan...
San Juan ↔ Cataño - Puerto Rico Ferry anchored by Hornblower
Wanting to take a scenic walk? This garden/park is beautiful with a gorgeous fountain to take photos by and a sidewalk by on the water!
Paseo De La Princesa
Take a scenic walk down to La Puerta it's by the water and great spots to take photos you won't regret it! We walked here almost every evening it was so pretty!
Puerta de San Juan
If you love history or seeing beautiful castles you need to go here! It was affordable and completely worth it we got to see the history of old San Juan and perfect sports to take photos in the castle and with the ocean as the background!
San Juan National Historic Site
I loved this beach we went here for the day, and the waves were so calm! We said next time we come to PR we want to stay on this beach it was a great location and so many places to eat on the beach! You can also rent chairs and umbrellas for really c...
Balneario Isla Verde (Playa el Alambique) (2025) - All You Need to ...
If you have a car you need to go to this beach it was one of our favorite beaches we went to after a hiking trip go mojitos on the beach and pina coladas they were so good! sun sets are to die for here!
Playa Luquillo
These photos are no lie!! This beach is the 2nd most beautiful beach in the world. You can either book this excursion yourself if you want or if you stay at hotel Rumbao they can book it for you with transportation included! This is a must do. I will...
Culebra Full Day Beach and Fun Experience by Catamaran
This was a blast! only if you have transportation since it was not included. You do need to be in some kind of shape It was a long hike up and down hill but totally worth it when you see the waterfall and get to jump and swim! NO BUGSPRAY NEEDED!! I ...
Full-Day El Yunque Rainforest Hike with Waterslide from San Juan