Río Piedras Travel Guide

San Juan

Río Piedras
Jardin Botanico which includes tropical scenes, a fountain and a garden
Jardin Botanico featuring a bridge, tropical scenes and a park
Jardin Botanico showing a garden
Jardin Botanico which includes tropical scenes, a pond and a park

Popular places to visit

Port of San Juan

Port of San Juan

4/5(9 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in San Juan with a trip to Port of San Juan. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Port of San Juan
Luquillo Beach showing a beach

Luquillo Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.

Luquillo Beach
Condado Beach showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and kayaking or canoeing

Condado Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.

Condado Beach
Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in San Juan? Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Carolina Beach
Dorado Beach

Dorado Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Dorado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Juan. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Dorado Beach
Escambron Beach

Escambron Beach

4/5(1 review)

Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.

Escambron Beach

Things to do

San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿370
per traveller
San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

฿842
per adult
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio
El Yunque Rainforest Natural Waterslide on a sunny Puerto Rico Day

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

฿1,912
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

฿2,203
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

฿2,430
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

฿1,445
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
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Top hotels in Río Piedras

Hotel Nest
Hotel Nest
3 out of 5
1112 Av. Juan Ponce de León, on the corner of Arzuaga Street, San Juan, San Juan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (525 reviews)
"El lugar es muy hermoso a pesar de su ubicacion"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

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Hotel Nest
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
4 out of 5
200 Coco Beach Blvd. Highway 955-I, Río Grande
The price is ฿8,492 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿8,492
฿10,923 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Río Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,257 reviews)
"Very clean, excellent guest service"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is ฿5,760 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,760
฿8,062 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,903 reviews)
"Convenient and great hotel"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Caribe Hilton
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
4 out of 5
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿11,749 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿11,749
฿15,623 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,754 reviews)
"Pool bar staff was rude. Manager on duty did nothing to rectify our issue. Property was clean and majority of staff was friendly and helpful. Will not be returning to this property."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
5 out of 5
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Río Grande
The price is ฿7,483 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿7,483
฿10,133 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,039 reviews)
"Very clean. Will come back foe another stay."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
4 out of 5
1077 Ashford Ave Condado, San Juan
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,906 reviews)
"The stay and staff were excellent!!! Wish they had microwaves in the rooms though. Other than that, excellent! We will be returning!!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Río Piedras

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Cupey

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cupey and surrounding area, you can visit Mercado de Rio Piedras and The Mall of San Juan.

Cupey
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Hato Rey Norte

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Hato Rey Norte. Plaza las Americas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Roosevelt Station or Hato Rey Station to see more of the city.

Hato Rey Norte
Isla Verde featuring sailing, a beach and boating

Isla Verde

4/5(2 area reviews)

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 Carolina Beach or Isla Verde Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Isla Verde
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Sabana Abajo

If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sabana Abajo
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico which includes street scenes

Santurce

While you're in Santurce, take in top sights like Condado Beach and jump on the metro at Sacred Heart Station to see more of the city.

Santurce
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Cangrejo Arriba

If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cangrejo Arriba

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