Dining
Café Del Angel
$ - No frills, satisfying Puerto Rican eats. Opens early and closes late. Walk-ins welcome.
Lote 23
$$ - Hip food-truck vendor space in Santurce, decorated with colorful murals by local artists.
La Bombonera
$$ - Old-school resto for Breakfast + Brunch, with killer sweet bread. Walk-ins welcome.
Casita Miramar
$$ - Delicious down-home cooking in a charming Spanish villa. Takes reservations.
José Enrique
$$ - Upscale Puerto Rican cuisine envisioned by a celebrated chef. Takes reservations.
Marmalade
$$$ - Farm-to-table dining with wine pairings in Old San Juan. Takes Reservations.
La Lanterna
$$$ - Italian in a Caribbean setting. Ask for a seat in the open-air patio. Takes reservations.
Santaella
$$$ - Modern Puerto Rican dining experience and delicious cocktails. Takes reservations.
Places to Visit
Castillo San Felipe Del Morro
Address: 501 Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan
This 500-year-old military outpost and UNESCO World Heritage site is the most recognized landmark in Puerto Rico. Entrance fee is $10. The castle offers beautiful views of the island.
La Placita de Santurce
Address: 179 Calle dos Hermanos, San Juan
Open-air market during the day — live music, bars, street food, and dancing on Thursday and Friday nights. Try a mojito and enjoy a freshly rolled cigar while waiting for a dinner table at Chicharrón.
Casa Bacardi
Address: PR-165, Cataño
Renowned rum distillery featuring tours, mixology classes, tastings & an outdoor patio. Discover Bacardi’s history, enjoy a cocktail, and master the Mojito with an interactive Mixology Class.
Day Trips / Excursions
El Yunque Rainforest
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. It houses a very diverse ecosystem with hundreds of unique plants and animals, including the island’s famous coquí frog. Attractions include hiking, Ziplining, horseback riding and ATV riding. Tours depart from most major hotels. You can also rent a car and visit on your own. The drive is about an hour from San Juan.
Culebra / Flamenco Beach
This picture perfect island has been catalogued as one of the top beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveler. It’s a mission to get there, but well-worth it. From San Juan, you need to take a taxi, Uber or rental car to Fajardo. At Fajardo, you then transfer via ferry or catamaran cruise to Culebra. Please note the majority of vendors near the beach are cash only.
Pork Highway
It’s exactly what it sounds like! La Ruta del Lechón, or “Pork Highway,” is a stretch along Route 184 with dozens of restaurants specializing in slow roasted pig and local cuisine. To get there, you’ll need to drive about 30 miles south of San Juan to Guavate. Thanks to food and travel stars like the late Anthony Bourdain, it’s become a must stop for foodies checking out the area.