San Juan Things to Do

Located in the northern sector, this is one of Old San Juan's most famous boulevards. It is the major venue for local celebrations, including the annual January festival, the Puerto Rican equivalent of Mardi Gras. This is a cla... more

Plaza de Hostos stands just in front of the Plaza Dársena, and guests will find arts and crafts, the traditional piña coladas (yummy, a must try!), and several other locally-made traditional deserts for sale from kiosks dotting... more

This lively plaza is dedicated to Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón), the man who opened Puerto Rico and the rest of the Americas to Europe. The Plaza hosts several events organized by the City Hall year round. It's surroun... more

This century old plaza is host to the colonial-style Iglesia de San José, the San José Church, which stands on the corner of Calle de San Sebastián and Calle Cristo. Several annual events occur here and it is a hang-out for the... more

There is no doubt that this avenue, located in the business district of Hato Rey, is one of the busiest on the island. Scores of restaurants, bars, and stores can be found here. This avenue also hosts the Caribbean's largest ma... more

History buffs will find this venue fascinating. It's a museum that displays archaeological relics from the 13th to the 15th century. The artifacts have all been uncovered in excavations and digs throughout the island. The objec... more

In 1523, shortly after San Juan was founded, Dominican friars established the Dominican Convent. It was the first convent in Puerto Rico, and it provided shelter to women and children during Caribbean attacks. The Friars lived... more

Located in the heart of Old San Juan on Calle Cristo, Fossil Arte has developed exhibits that include the beauty of anthropology. Real fossils taken from the soil of the island are used as raw material by artist and archeologis... more

This is a café-bar with an unusual twist, it features various art exhibits on its walls. A recent example is the "Cigars" exhibit by artist Jorge Zeno, an artist whose work details the tobacco industry in Puerto Rico and the Ca... more

Located in Hato Rey, you will find a contemporary art gallery offering mostly Latin American works from several prestigious painters/artists. The shop highlights Latin artists and shows a good collection of mixed media, includi... more