Palmer 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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan
El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide Tour
Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
El Yunque Rainforest: Waterslides, Waterfalls and Rope Swing
Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide
Top hotels in Palmer
El Conquistador Resort
The staff was very nice and friendly room was clean but a little dated. There were a resort itself was very cold inside had to wear jackets. There was virtually no entertainment, which is why we go to resorts, but was very beautiful.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Clean comfortable and friendly staff, walking distance to beach.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The hotel has a great location right in the beach, spacious hot tub, and big pool. It’s the only hotel with a bar/restaurant on the beach and the staff was great!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
We selected an ocean-view room with two double beds, which provided plenty of space for my wife, my son, and me. The location was beautiful, and the staff was absolutely incredible. There are several restaurants and shops on the property, though they are quite expensive. That said, nearly everything ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Bali Hotel Adults Only Isla Verde, a Trademark by Wyndham
Courteous staff, clean rooms, nice renovated compound, the on-site restaurant & bar was very convenient.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Nice but old
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmer
Zarzal
If you're spending some time in Zarzal, El Yunque National Forest and Coco Beach Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
Mata de Plátano
If you're spending some time in Mata de Plátano, Luquillo Beach and Azul Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Mameyes II
If you're spending some time in Mameyes II, El Yunque National Forest and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Sabana Abajo
If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Cangrejo Arriba
If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
