Lindsay & Ricardo
Things To Do
To Eat!
Restaurants- Our Family Picks! To Share (Condado)- Indoor tapas based restaurant with amazing drinks (Ask for Angie the bartender!) https://www.tosharegastrobarpr.com/en Dulce Salado (Condado)- Great indoor and outdoor brunch place https://www.facebook.com/dulcesaladopr/ La Cocina de Maria Franco (Puerto Nuevo)- Intimate indoor Spanish Restaurant where the Chef Maria is a family friend https://www.lacocinademariafranco.com/ Boccados Divinos (Miramar)- Indoor and outdoor delicious food with a family vibe https://boccados-divino-international-cusine.business.site/ Others: Entrevinos (Isla Verde)- Indoor wine bar/restaurant Kumo Rooftop (Isla Verde)- Outdoor rooftop bar/restaurant El Viejo Almacén (Condado)- Indoor/outdoor Argentinian restaurant Pal Agua (Miramar)- Indoor/outdoor Seafood Restaurant Food Truck Parks: Lote 23 (Hato Rey)- Food truck park with great ambiance, drinks, and craft beer Miramar Food Truck Park (Miramar)- Less variety but same vibes as above
To Be Active!
Laguna Del Condado San Juan Paddle Boarding- Rent paddle boards, kayaks, etc for 2 hours for $20-30. Warning that it can be very windy and sunny! El Yunque- located 45 minutes from San Juan, this is the only rainforest in America full of hiking trails, waterfalls, rare species, and azipline park. Please note that this requires reservations which can be made up to one month in advance. https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017 Cueva del Indio- located 1.25 hours from San Juan, this was Lindsay and Ricardo’s first official date in PR. It is a cave where you can boulder (on your own so be careful), a tranquil lagoon, and numerous spots for pictures. https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/profile/cueva-del-indio-arecibo/8721
To Explore and Learn!
Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan)- located within 15 minute drive of downtown San Juan but be aware that traffic and parking here are very difficult. (It is almost easier to Uber since the streets and parking are extremely narrow, and drivers bump other cars as they pass or park often.) This is the home to historical sites, museums, city walls, colorful homes and beautiful open plazas all on the water. Walking tours are available either at your hotel desk or booking online. Foodie tours, architectural tours, historical tours, etc.
To Party!
La Placita (Condado)- an area full of bars and clubs with all kinds of music. You can jump from place to place to enjoy all the placita has to offer. If you are staying in Condado, we would suggest walking since there’s a lot of traffic going in and out. This is where most of the tourists hang out. Calle Loiza (Condado)- a street full of clubs and bars. Locals choice of hang out. El Tablado (Guaynabo) - a boardwalk in a parking lot full of bars. Great spot to just chill and drink for very inexpensive. Viejo San Juan- Old San Juan is full of a variety of bars all within walking distance. If anyone tells you to go to La Perla, just know that you may run into unsavory characters and drugs.
To Tan and Relax!
Beach recommendations (local)- Ocean Park, Pine Grove, La Posita de Piñones PIÑONES- 15-20 minute drive from San Juan where you can find many food options, from local fritters to seafood restaurants, all within walking distance of the beach.
Saturday the 21st!
We have yet to finalize details, but we will be doing a beach meet up at Ocean Park on Saturday during the day if people want to stop by.
To Create a Full On Vaca!
If you are planning on staying for a longer period of time and would like recommendations for other parts of the island to visit, please reach out to us directly so we can help!