Things to see and do San Juan Region

The Paseo del Morro is a hiking trail that runs along the sea below the old town of San Juan. The path is part of the historical heart of San Juan. Very easy to walk, it connects the door of San Juan to the fort San Felipe del Morro and offers beautiful views. You can meet many cats that come to bask on the walls and some lazy iguanas. Very pleasant to do early in the morning, or at the end of the day at sunset, for a romantic walk (high place of marriage proposals). Joggers can also be found here.

It is therefore necessary to come on foot for free. And the second is the constant noise of the nearby airport that is not the most pleasant to relax.

East of Old San Juan, this urban park borders the ocean and is the largest green space in the area. Luis Muñoz Rivera Park is located just steps away from Escambrón Beach. The park is filled with beautiful trees, playgrounds and picnic areas, benches for lovers, sculptures and murals. It is also home to various species of migratory and endemic birds of Puerto Rico. The park is a place for families to stroll and meet, and is also popular with photography enthusiasts and... selfies.

As its name indicates, the establishment's collections are devoted to the first indigenous people of Puerto Rico and their lives under the Spanish regime. The museum is housed inside the Casa de los Dos Zaguanes. Artisanal objects and plans are presented. In all, 6 rooms on very varied themes: Indians, expos, African roots, Spanish periods.

It is simply the most beautiful beach in San Juan and its surroundings. No one will dispute that, although it is not as breathtaking as the beaches of Culebra for example. A real lifestyle has developed around this beach. Many hotels have direct access and the beach itself is the main source of income for the area. It is very easy to find deckchairs to rent, or sports equipment to spend a good time. However, to park, you will certainly have to turn around to find a place. The best is to take a parking place in a hotel). Isla Verde is home to the small beach of Pine Grove, unofficially elected by its inhabitants as the best surf spot in the capital in winter. Count 5 US$ for a deckchair and 10 US$ for an umbrella.

This is the first beautiful beach in San Juan. To get there, you just have to go to McLeary Avenue in the Ocean Park neighborhood and take the first street that goes towards the sea. The site is about 1.5 km long. The shallow depth of the water and the lack of current create an ideal setting for swimming. The beach is not supervised. It is also a favorite playground for windsurfers and kitesurfers. For a sundowner and Sunday brunch with your feet in the sand, go to Numero Uno Beach House, the place to be.

As its name suggests, this is the beach of El Condado. It is located at the entrance of the neighborhood, on its western side. This is not the place to find a fine sandy beach with a clear horizon, but it is not unpleasant to take a dip near Old San Juan. As an extension, we recommend you to push to the beach of Ocean Park, more spacious and more pleasant. The multi-storey buildings, which border the beach of El Condado, are no longer legion when leaving the neighborhood. A little further on, the atmosphere changes.

A former property of the Ministry of Agriculture and Trade, which built it in 1937, it now houses a tourist information centre. Ideal for retrieving cards and keeping track of current cultural animations. Located near Pier 1, it is easily spotted with its yellow colour and classic style.

To get to the Escambron Spa, you have to cross the Tercer Milenio park, at the beginning of the Old San Juan peninsula, at Puerta de Tierra. This is the closest beach to the old town, and not the least beautiful. Right next to it is a famous surf spot in winter: La Concha. The beach has been designed for swimming and is supervised. It can be reached on foot from Plaza Colón via a nice half-hour walk along the sea. A bicycle path has been laid out all along the beach for bicycle lovers.