Old San Juan Travel Guide

San Juan

A densely packed urban area with colorful buildings and a clear sky.
A colorful street with buildings painted in yellow, blue, and white.
A coastal cityscape with palm trees, a white building with a dome, and a large body of water.
A cityscape at sunset with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a clear sky, and a distant view of mountains.
A historic building with a fountain in the foreground.

Stay near popular Old San Juan attractions

The San Juan Gate at the San Juan National Historic Site.
Photo by Raquel Chin Wo Astua
Open Photo by Raquel Chin Wo Astua

Puerta de San Juan

Learn about the local history of San Juan when you take a trip to Puerta de San Juan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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Things to do

From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch

From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch

฿3,773
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan

Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan

฿3,456
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Underwater Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

฿1,489
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

฿2,233
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park
Fajardo: El Yunque Rainforest Hike and Waterslide Adventure

El Yunque Rainforest Waterslide, Rope Swing & Cliff Jumps

฿1,202
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Rainforest Waterslide, Rope Swing & Cliff Jumps
Puerto Rico: Isla Verde Beach 2026 Brand New Jet Ski Rentals

Puerto Rico: Isla Verde Beach 2026 Brand New Jet Ski Rentals

฿3,320
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: Isla Verde Beach 2026 Brand New Jet Ski Rentals
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Where to stay in Old San Juan

Find the best Old San Juan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with clear blue waters and rocky outcrops.

Condado

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Condado. Make a stop by Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort or Condado Beach while you're exploring the area.

A beach with a boat, palm trees, and a city skyline in the background.

Isla Verde

Visitors to Isla Verde rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Isla Verde Beach or Balneario de Carolina while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico with a red-tiled roof, white columns, and palm trees.

Santurce

While you're in Santurce, take in top sights like Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and jump on the metro at Sacred Heart Station to see more of the city.

A beach with palm trees and high-rise buildings in the background.

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.

A coastal fortification with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a cityscape in the background.

Puerta de Tierra

Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.

Old San Juan Travel Guide