Gandul Travel Guide

San Juan

Photo by Richard Soto
Photo by Richard Soto

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

Cayo Icacos Snorkeling Tour: Lunch & Drinks Included

Cayo Icacos Snorkeling Tour: Lunch & Drinks Included

฿4,080
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Cayo Icacos Snorkeling Tour: Lunch & Drinks Included
El Yunque Rainforest Natural Waterslide on a sunny Puerto Rico Day

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

฿1,926
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

฿2,219
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

฿2,121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park
Woman snorkeling in Puerto Rico

Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos

฿1,540
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

฿2,448
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
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Top hotels in Gandul

La Calma Poshtel
La Calma Poshtel
2 out of 5
Av. Las Palmas 1051, San Juan, San Juan
The price is ฿2,955 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿2,955
per night
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Stay at this hotel in San Juan. Enjoy cable TV channels, rainfall showerheads and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (486 reviews)
"The Poshtel was very comfortable and overall very clean. The room info took a little longer to receive after payment which was a little inconvenient because there’s no lobby to the Poshtel so I was waiting on the street until i urgently asked for the info that should have been provided. The room ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

La Calma Poshtel
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is ฿11,322 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿11,322
per night
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Stay at this beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,809 reviews)
"Had an amazing time!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
3.5 out of 5
8000 Tartak Street, Carolina
The price is ฿5,684 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿5,684
per night
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,647 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was carpeted, had a slight musty smell but hotel was clean and a pleasure to stay in. Hotel is a mile from the beach, great location for walking around The pool was beautiful the only thing is We wished the pool had a swim up bar or a bar that stayed open a little ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
The Condado Plaza Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is ฿5,543 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿5,543
per night
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,396 reviews)
"Great hotel and location"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is ฿6,260 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,260
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,982 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Very safe. Amazing private beach with excellent snorkeling."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Caribe Hilton
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
4.5 out of 5
1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is ฿9,898 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿9,898
per night
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,280 reviews)
"Second time"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Gandul

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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 Carribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar might round out your trip.

Miramar
Condado

Condado

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Condado
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Isla Grande

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Pan American Pier and Coca-Cola Music Hall.

Isla Grande
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
Fort San Jeronimo which includes heritage elements

Puerta de Tierra

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Puerta de Tierra
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Parque

While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.

Parque

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