San Juan, PR, United States
Beach and sun was all I needed ☀️Loved trying so much new food but reached a point where everything felt the same Already thinking of PR part II to do a road trip around the island
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Mostly chill vacation at different beaches 🏝️. Landing right in the middle of the water crisis at the beginning was stressful
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Pirilo Pizza Rustica, 2000 Avenida McLeary, San Juan, PR 00911, United States
Solid pizza spot with good nice beer variety and original flavors
Bebo's Café, 1600 Calle Loíza, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911, United States
Bolas de yuca con queso, mofongo con pernil y pernil al horno 🫠🐷 the most flavorful pork of my life
Old San Juan, San Juan Antiguo, PR, United States
Feels like being back in Cádiz! Love calm streets and everything being so walkable
Vita Fresh | Açaí Bowls, Wraps, Ensaladas & Protein Shakes, Calle San Agustin, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Got the classic açai bowl and morning protein smoothie Really loved the smoothie!!!
130 Calle las Flores, San Juan, PR 00911, United States
Decent Airbnb compared to other options. Mostly ok but could have done with extra towels and beach chairs/umbrellas for the price Didn’t have water the first few days due to an outage in San Juan 🫠
Balneario El Escambron, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Almost no wind so I felt like I was melting but water was very calm Managed to find shade again although several coconuts fell 🌴 🥥
Cafe Don Juan, 1256 Avenida Ponce de Leon, San Juan, PR 00907, United States
Went for brunch and loved the omelette with ropa vieja!
Carbón y Leña, Carr 2 km 100.4, Quebradillas, PR 00678, United States
“Feeds 2-3 people” said the waiter. We had it for lunch, dinner, and still had leftovers 🙃 Pa' jaltarse combo for $40 was pretty solid
Castillo San Cristobal, 501 Norzagaray Street, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
El Imán Bar & Restaurant, PR-187, Loíza, PR 00772, United States
Saved our lives after melting at the beach Mojito con pama was strong and tried surullitos for the first time
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avenida Isla Verde, Carolina, PR 00979, United States
Airport cars were like $100/day and this location just outside of it was about $50/day. Got a car upgrade since ours wasn’t ready yet! Hours are 8am-5pm but we were able to drop it off at night
La Taberna Lupulo, 151 Calle de San Sebastian, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Shared a very juicy cubano and a perfectly crispy chicken sandwich. A lot of beers on tap that could have been a bit colder on such a hot day
La Terraza, Loíza, PR 00772, United States
Had a crab (jueyes) empanadilla that was sooooo tasty and a chicken skewer fresh off the grill that could have fed a whole family Oh and more plantains 👀🍌
Pinky's, 1902 Calle Loíza, San Juan, PR 00772, United States
Got the boricua especial and it was decent
Piñones, playita, Loíza, PR 00772, United States
At night it gets a nice relaxing vibe to get food to go and eat it watching the ocean and sunset
Playa Las Golondrinas, PR-466, Isabela, PR 00662, Estados Unidos
Very calm beach with a very nice sunset
Roofyard, 2012 Calle Loíza, San Juan, PR 00772, United States
Calm neighborhood rooftop Got a cheesecake with guava and pistachio plus a pineapple rum drink that was interesting 👀 +1 for good crunchy fries
Stuffed Avocado Shop, 954 Avenida Ponce De Leon, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907, United States
Beach food was average so got this through uber eats. The tuna mango with cauliflower rice bowl was such a slap!!
Walk in Gym @vitasport, 1919 PR-37, San Juan, PR 00911, Estados Unidos
So glad we found this gym. Pretty small but we got a decent workout in!
173 grados, 1464 Calle Wilson, San Juan, PR 00907, United States
Got the umami cocktail that came with a chocolate bar that had a fun twist (still trying to figure out what is was 🫠) AC was a bit high
Balneario De Carolina, 7153 PR-187, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979, United States
Beach had a bit less wind but still not enough for a beach umbrella Another palm tree saved the day
Kasalta, 1966 McLeary Street, San Juan, PR 00911, United States
Bakery with great pastry selection and also sandwiches Tried a mallorca with jam and cheese that was SO full plus a couple of guava pastries that were delicious 🤤
Aquaviva Beach Bar, Carolina, PR 00979, United States
Grouper fritters were so juicy. Also got a cod empanadilla de maíz and a mojito
Aviones Beach, PR-187, Loíza, PR 00772, United States
Attempt #3: most of the beach shadeless and full of seaweed. The end: a little private cove where no wind blows. Very calm but felt like being in a boiling pot
Bebo's Café, 1600 Calle Loíza, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911, United States
Tried La Española omelette and a mallorca with butter. Nothing too crazy but good amount of food
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Calle del Morro, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Catedral Basílica Menor de San Juan Bautista, 151 Calle del Santo Cristo, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902, United States
Cuatro Estaciones, Calle de San Francisco San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 United States
Good cortado and decent queso y guava pastry although a bit too much sugar on top
Kamoli, 1706 Calle Loíza, San Juan, PR 00911, United States
Good spot for açai and smoothies but touristy priced. Had a little shop inside with clothes and jewelry locally made
La Pachanga "Margaritas & Fiesta", Calle Loíza 1919 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911 United States
Tired and hungry lead to tacos. Got the job done, music a bit loud
Museo Casa Blanca, 1 Calle San Sebastian, Old San Juan, PR 00926, United States
House museum with beautiful gardens Gardens are free and worth a stroll in the shade but museum is paid entry
Ocean Park Beach, 2–6 Calle Santa Ana, San Juan, PR 00911, United States
Went back to the same beach as the first day. Despite being windy and getting covered in sand I liked it more this time :)
Ocean Park Beach, 2–6 Calle Santa Ana, San Juan, PR 00911, United States
Very windy and couldn’t put beach umbrella up but a palm tree saved us 🌴 full of kite surfers
Palm Skys Vacation Services, 68 María Moczo San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911 United States
Palm Skys Vacation Services, 68 María Moczo San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911 United States
Rented a huge beach umbrella for $15/day and comfy chair with big pockets for $7/day
Plaza Las Américas, 525 Ave. Franklin Delano Roosevelt San Juan, PR 00918 United States
Big shopping mall with some good stores but nothing different than others Not worth going unless you truly need something
Aeropuerto Internacional Gobernador Luis Muñoz Marín, Avenida Aeropuerto Carolina,PR 00937 Estados Unidos
Tiny airports with barely any working fountains and all food is expensive. Bought a plain chicken sandwich for $14. Def eat beforehand
Cara del indio, PR-113 S, Isabela, PR 00662, Estados Unidos
Cool to see but don’t make a trip out of it.
Crash Boat Beach, PR-485, Aguadilla, PR 00603, United States
Hard pass. Trash everywhere, rowdy people, and bees galore. The only pro is jumping off the ledge was fun.
Deaverdura, 200 Calle del Sol, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
The menu is on a chalkboard with no prices and food was delicious. Shared some morcilla and got insanely tender churrasco! Eternal love for sweet fried plantains 💛
Gelateria Azurra, 309 Calle del Recinto Sur, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Pistachio and amaro ice cream plus a guava pastry
La Placita de Santurce, 300 Calle Dos Hermanos, San Juan, PR 00907, United States
Market with stalls with different fresh produce vendors. Thought it was gonna be a lot bigger but the fruit we got was delicious at least!
Julio's Sport Bar, Carretera Municipal, Isabela, PR 00662, United States
Wanted a sunset drink and it was alright but maybe would have done an ice cream pit stop instead 👀
La Pozita Azul Beach, Carretera PR-187, Loíza, PR 00772, United States
Beach attempt #2: less rocks, shade taken and music blasting
To Go Stores, 82 Calle Kings Ct, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911, United States
Was curious to try gasolina. Comfy to take to go but too sweet for me
Barrachina, 104 Fortaleza St, Old San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Piña coladas are said to have been invented here Helped cool down and patio was nice but drink was mid. Maybe not my taste
Calle Imperial, San Juan, PR 00901, United States
Street that has a PR flag mural. Very hot and long line not worth waiting for
Piñones, playita, Loíza, PR 00772, United States
Beach attempt #1: all rocks, no shade
