San Juan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and most populated municipality of Puerto Rico
About San Juan
San Juan has one of the best harbors in the Caribbean in a strategic location in the Atlantic Ocean. The city celebrated its 5th century anniversary in 2008 from the founding of Caparra, and in 2021, it celebrated its 500th anniversary of its official founding in its current location at the Isleta de San Juan. The city has a land area of about76sqmi (200km). San Juan is a tropical city with winter temperatures typically ranging in the low 80s°F (21-24°C) during the day, and low 70s°F at night. Summer temperatures are generally in the high 80s°F (29-32°C) during the day, and high 70s (25-28°C) at night. Summer does include high humidity. The city has a tendency to receive rain and thunderstorms from April to November in the afternoon. San Juan and the rest of Puerto Rico can be hit by hurri
Top Attractions in San Juan
Explore the best things to see and do in San Juan:
- ★Alcadia
- ★Caparra Ruins and Museum
- ★Casa BACARDÍ (Bacardi Rum Factory)
- ★Casa Blanca
- ★Cuartel de Ballaja
- ★El Castillo de San Cristóbal
- ★El Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- ★Felisa Rincón de Gautier Museum
Where to Eat in San Juan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BUNS Burger Shop
- 🍴El Asador, The Grill Old San Juan
- 🍴El Jibarito
- 🍴Freshmart
- 🍴La Bombonera
- 🍴Ostra Cosa
Where to Stay in San Juan
- 🏨Acacia Seaside Inn
- 🏨At Wind Chimes Inn
- 🏨Caribe Hilton
- 🏨Casa Castellana
- 🏨Condado Palm Inn & Suites
- 🏨Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino
San Juan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including: