Things To Do

Things to Eat

Try out: 1. Mofongo - A popular Puerto Rican dish made with mashed green plantains, garlic, olive oil, and pork rinds (chicharrón) 2. Tostones - Fried plantains, a popular appetizer 3. Pasteles - Similar to tamales, they are made of mashed plantain or yuca with a savory meat filling, steamed in banana leaves 4. Alcapurrias - A savory fritter made with grated yautia (a type of yam) and stuffed with seasoned meat 5. Bacalaitos - Fritters made with salted cod fish 6. Chuleta or Kan-Kan - A popular fried pork chop dish 7. Sancocho - A hearty and flavorful stew popular in Latin America and the Caribbean 8. Piraguas - Puerto Rican shaved ice dessert, shaped like a cone or pyramid, topped with fruit-flavored syrup

Drinks in Old San Juan

List: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h64JtLrg7qtn7fuj7?g_st=i 1. La Factoría 🍸 A world-famous cocktail bar with hidden rooms and live salsa. [📍148 Cristo St.] 2. La Taberna Lúpulo 🍻 Craft beer heaven with dozens of local and international options. [📍151 San Sebastián St.] 3. El Batey 🎱 Dive bar vibes, graffiti-covered walls, jukebox—Old San Juan legend. [📍101 Calle del Cristo] 4. Barrachina 🍍 Birthplace of the Piña Colada! A must-visit for a refreshing drink. [📍104 Fortaleza St.] 5. The Mezzanine 🥂 Elegant cocktail lounge in a historic building. Great for a romantic pre-dinner drink. [📍156 Calle Sol, upstairs] 6. Scryer Rum 🍹A rum & barrelhouse seeped in Prohibition-era lore with plenty of space & rooftop. [📍259 C. Tetuan]

Eats in Old San Juan

List: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EjLoAgH4VjeG9RJj9?g_st=i 1. Ladi's Restaurant 🍽️A cliff-view restaurant. Large portion of paella! [📍Av. Luis Munoz Rivera] 2. Cayo Caribe 🍽️Lively seafood restaurant in the heart of Old SJ. So good! [📍309 C. Recinto Sur] 3. Senor Paleta 🍦A wide range of delicious popsicles. Paleta is a Mexican-style frozen treat, similar to a popsicle, but typically made with fresh fruit and natural ingredients. [📍153 C. Tetuan] 4. Anita Gelato 🍦A true gem for handmade & churned in-store gelatos! [📍65 C. de la Fortaleza]

Things To Do

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Pinones

About 25 min drive. Pinones - Beachfront food kiosks, jetskis, and local vibes. Take route 26 east to Route 187 east and cross over the bridge over Boca de Cangrejos. It runs along the Atlantic coast on the north end of the Puerto Rico island. Some of the kiosks that offer Piñones Puerto Rico street food are closed on Monday and Tuesdays. But just keep driving until you find food stands (there are restaurants at the start, and then more maybe after a 5 minute drive). Enjoy the peaceful waves at La Pocita or Vacía Talega, two secluded beaches where you can go swimming or soak in the sun.

Ocean Lab Brewing Co.

Ocean Lab Brewing Co. - A staple brewery in Puerto Rico. A prime beach-view spot with 20 of their own beers on tap, a DJ, swim-up bar, and restaurant.

Numero Uno Beach House

Numero Uno - A "private" beach club with good food and drinks (try out the Jalapeno margarita). Also provides kite surfing next door.

La Placita de Santurce

La Placita (Santurce) - Lively open-air plaza with restaurants, bars, and dancing—especially vibrant Thursday–Saturday nights!

Casa Bacardi

20 minute ferry from Old San Juan. Casa Bacardi - Learn about rum-making and enjoy a tasting or mixology class. Book ahead of time.

El Yunque National Forest

About 45-60 min drive. El Yunque National Forest - A tropical rainforest with waterfalls, hiking trails, and lush views. If you have your own car, you are able to tour on your own, however, you need to make a reservation/pay an online fee. Other option is booking through Viator, linked below.

Bioluminescent Bay (Fajardo or Vieques)

About 1.5 hour drive. Bioluminescent Bay (Fajardo or Vieques) - Better to do tour unless you have a long week planned, stay in Vieques or Culebra (buy ferry tickets ahead of time)!

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