Guidebook for San Juan
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Hotel around the corner that provides a good reference point to find the apartment. If you need a taxi they have always available. Balmoral building can be seen at the back of the Hotel.
Doubletree By Hilton San Juan
3529 Avenida José de DiegoHotel around the corner that provides a good reference point to find the apartment. If you need a taxi they have always available. Balmoral building can be seen at the back of the Hotel.
Food Scene
Silk
103 Av. de DiegoGreat asian food restaurant. Very close to the apartment (around the block).
Café Marquesa
110 C. del ParqueCafe located in the lobby of the building.
Fine Dinning. One of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico. Need to make reservations in advance.
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Santaella
219 C. CanalsFine Dinning. One of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico. Need to make reservations in advance.
Nonna Cucina Rustica
103 C. San JorgeGreat Italian and Creative cuisine. Nice and vintage.
Kamoli Juice Bar
1706 Calle LoízaHipster Cafe.
The best wine selection. One of the best restaurants in all PR.
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Atelier Cocina Abierta
58 Cll CaribeThe best wine selection. One of the best restaurants in all PR.
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaTraditional seafood. Walking distance.
Named for Audrey Hepburn’s cinema classic Sabrina, this new bistro has become the spot for a girl’s night out or a boozy Sunday brunch. Owned and operated by chef Mario Ormaza, a Jean-Georges alum and owner of Café Tresbé just across the street, the menu offers traditional-meets-tropical fare, like an eggs benedict with mashed plantains and local sausage. The decor is full-on Caribbean chic, lush with colors, textures, and greenery.
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Sabrina
1801 C. LoízaNamed for Audrey Hepburn’s cinema classic Sabrina, this new bistro has become the spot for a girl’s night out or a boozy Sunday brunch. Owned and operated by chef Mario Ormaza, a Jean-Georges alum and owner of Café Tresbé just across the street, the menu offers traditional-meets-tropical fare, like an eggs benedict with mashed plantains and local sausage. The decor is full-on Caribbean chic, lush with colors, textures, and greenery.
Lote 23, or “El Lote,” as it’s affectionately known by locals, exemplifies Santurce’s transformation: This once-abandoned lot has been reclaimed and transformed into a culinary mecca for the hip, trendy, and hungry. The open-air space showcases 16 kiosks from veteran local chefs exploring new concepts, like Raúl Correa’s pizza truck, Martin Louzao’s Peruvian fare, and Xavier Pacheco’s creative tacos. Modern, traditional, and exotic flavors intermingle here: you’ll find baos, fried chicken, donuts, sliders, coffee, cocktails, and more. Picnic tables, community games, and murals by local artists fill the multilevel terraces, keeping in line with Santurce’s funky urban vibe.
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Lote 23
1552 PR-25Lote 23, or “El Lote,” as it’s affectionately known by locals, exemplifies Santurce’s transformation: This once-abandoned lot has been reclaimed and transformed into a culinary mecca for the hip, trendy, and hungry. The open-air space showcases 16 kiosks from veteran local chefs exploring new concepts, like Raúl Correa’s pizza truck, Martin Louzao’s Peruvian fare, and Xavier Pacheco’s creative tacos. Modern, traditional, and exotic flavors intermingle here: you’ll find baos, fried chicken, donuts, sliders, coffee, cocktails, and more. Picnic tables, community games, and murals by local artists fill the multilevel terraces, keeping in line with Santurce’s funky urban vibe.
The latest venture from chef Jonathan Cruz (formerly with Mere Pescao), Shibō combines traditional Asian and Latin dishes into eclectic, contemporary, and flavor-popping creations: sweet plantain dumplings, miso-mofongo, and kimchi-chaufa are a just few of the innovative hybrids. The casual space prides itself on its Latin-Asian soul food concept, and, indeed, the portions are large and flavorful enough to comfort.
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Shibō
2012 C. LoízaThe latest venture from chef Jonathan Cruz (formerly with Mere Pescao), Shibō combines traditional Asian and Latin dishes into eclectic, contemporary, and flavor-popping creations: sweet plantain dumplings, miso-mofongo, and kimchi-chaufa are a just few of the innovative hybrids. The casual space prides itself on its Latin-Asian soul food concept, and, indeed, the portions are large and flavorful enough to comfort.
Bocca is the latest venture from the Salvatore brothers (Acapulco Taquerías), and with this Italian eatery the brothers have succeeded again in providing straightforward, soul-satisfying cuisine. The beauty is in its simplicity: Italian fare straight from Rome and fit for purists. Chef Alessandro personally inspects every dish before it leaves the open kitchen, ensuring the freshly made pasta is perfectly al dente and there’s no cheese where it doesn't belong. Some iconic Roman pastas, like amatriciana and carbonara, are mainstays on the daily changing menu — and keep an eye out for handmade gnocchi and some of the city's best tiramisu
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Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. LoízaBocca is the latest venture from the Salvatore brothers (Acapulco Taquerías), and with this Italian eatery the brothers have succeeded again in providing straightforward, soul-satisfying cuisine. The beauty is in its simplicity: Italian fare straight from Rome and fit for purists. Chef Alessandro personally inspects every dish before it leaves the open kitchen, ensuring the freshly made pasta is perfectly al dente and there’s no cheese where it doesn't belong. Some iconic Roman pastas, like amatriciana and carbonara, are mainstays on the daily changing menu — and keep an eye out for handmade gnocchi and some of the city's best tiramisu
Bottega
1807 C. LoízaCasual food and cool gathering. Always a good place to go and grab a bite after the beach.
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Tresbé
1765 C. LoízaCasual food and cool gathering. Always a good place to go and grab a bite after the beach.
Yoko
1762-5 C. LoízaOutstanding creative asian cuisine. Need to reserve table days in advance.
One of the most awarded restaurants in PR. Outstanding local creative cuisine.
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Vianda
1413 PR-25One of the most awarded restaurants in PR. Outstanding local creative cuisine.
Mai Pen Rai
303 C. CanalsOne of the few local restaurants focused on Thai food.
Essentials
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de DiegoBiggest supermarket in PR just steps from the apartment. Open 24/7
Great Pharmacy that is well prepared to help tourist. Just around the corner.
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Farmacia Mercier
1511 C. LoízaGreat Pharmacy that is well prepared to help tourist. Just around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Award-winning pizza located in the party block of La Placita de Santurce which is walking distance. The whole area is one big block party for locals and tourists.
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HP Tavern
202 C. CanalsAward-winning pizza located in the party block of La Placita de Santurce which is walking distance. The whole area is one big block party for locals and tourists.
Awarded as one of the top 50 cocktail bars in the world (2015 & 2016). Relax atmosphere.
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánAwarded as one of the top 50 cocktail bars in the world (2015 & 2016). Relax atmosphere.
Delavida
1361 C. IturriagaArts & Culture
Puerto Rico Listasafn
299 Avenida José de DiegoMost prestigious museum in Puerto Rico.
Amazing display of "world class" urban art and cuisine all around the block. Google "Santurce Es Ley" Festival for more info.
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Calle Cerra
Calle CerraAmazing display of "world class" urban art and cuisine all around the block. Google "Santurce Es Ley" Festival for more info.
Parks & Nature
Nice little park just two block away from the apartment. It serves as entrance to the best beach around. You can even rent beach chairs and umbrellas.
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Parque del Indio
Nice little park just two block away from the apartment. It serves as entrance to the best beach around. You can even rent beach chairs and umbrellas.
Rainforest Inn
019 Cam CaribeThe World's largest zip line! Fly over mountains and three towns.
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Toro Verde ævintýraparkurinn
State Route 155The World's largest zip line! Fly over mountains and three towns.
Contact one of the tour providers and enjoy an amazing night kayaking over the bio bay.
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Bahía Bioluminiscente
Contact one of the tour providers and enjoy an amazing night kayaking over the bio bay.
Arecibo Stjörnufræðistöðin
Puerto Rico 625World's largest radar!
Sightseeing
Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaHipster area with the most popular beach in San Juan.
Viejo San Juan