El Cinco Travel Guide
San Juan
Popular places to visit
Jardin Botanico
Stroll through a broad range of local plants and flowers, right in the heart of San Juan.
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.
Escambron Beach
Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.
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.
Things to do
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
FlyDining: 4 Course Sunset & City Light Dinner Over Old San Juan
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide Tour
Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
San Juan: Snorkeling with Turtles Adventure and Free Videos
Top hotels in El Cinco
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
Rooms weren’t ready at time of check in, there was no cold water in the sink, front desk (weirdly on second floor instead of immediately walking in at front door) ran out of stickers to validate parking and still charged the card on file for parking even though we paid at the station. Called the ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Caribe Hilton
This hotel was in a great location and has a beautiful view. We booked the bi-level premium suite and really expected it to blow us away for the price. It was nice, but very dated. The carpet was old (and still wet on the stairs when we first arrived), you need two people to open the sliding glass ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
The room is ok, but need to improve and need some repairs, on the room, parking is very difficult
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Love
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Condado Plaza Hotel
We had a lovely ocean view and enjoyed the pool area. The restaurant was across the street via sky walk at the Hilton Garden Hotel. This hotel and the rooms need updating but was clean. Beds were soft but we didn’t mind.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Cinco
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.
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.
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 Carolina Beach or Isla Verde Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Parque
While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
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.
