San Mateo Travel Guide
San Juan
Popular places to visit
Port of San Juan
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.
Luquillo Beach
Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.
Condado Beach
This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.
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.
Escambron Beach
Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.
Carolina Beach
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 lively bars.
Things to do
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
San Juan: Snorkeling with Turtles Adventure and Free Videos
El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide Tour
Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico
Top hotels in San Mateo
The Looking Glass Hotel
No elevator. Stairs right from pavement to the 4th floor. Rooms nicely done. No coffee machine in room. Great aircon. Nice bed. Nice bathroom. Large room.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
1-star stay at Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe — unprofessional staff, dirty room, and mold everywhere. Checked in (or tried to) after a day out on the island. I know 4 pm is check-in—I arrived at 10 am expecting to drop bags, came back at 4:15 and was told the room still wasn’t ready. It wasn’t actually ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Too much street noise. There were guests having domestic fights in the halls late at night.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Caribe Hilton
We booked an ocean view balcony premiere room but was placed in a garden view room because we arrived a day late due to flight delays/weather, then we had no hot water for showering until we were placed in the original room we booked a day later, they did give us credit for good and beverages and ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Clean, updated, beautiful room and resort! Great for the whole family.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Aquarius Vacation Club at Dorado del Mar
Everything was enjoyable, staff very nice
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo
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.
Parque
While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Condado
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Condado. Make a stop by Condado Beach or Atlantic Beach while you're exploring the area.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
Miramar
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Miramar. A stop by Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico or Laguna del Condado might round out your trip.
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.
