Daisy’s guidebook for a great staycation
Food scene
Love the concept...if you are an egg lover, this is your place! Just mins walking from the apt. Good for a super breakfast and/or brunch. Place is small so if you during the weekend try to make it around 9am...or might need to wait on line...lol
El Huevo
407 Calle San JorgeLove the concept...if you are an egg lover, this is your place! Just mins walking from the apt. Good for a super breakfast and/or brunch. Place is small so if you during the weekend try to make it around 9am...or might need to wait on line...lol
Near the apt (around 5mins walking) offers a super menu. Great for breakfast and lunches.
Boulevard Cafe Bar & Bistro 1607
1607 PR-25Near the apt (around 5mins walking) offers a super menu. Great for breakfast and lunches.
A Peruvian restaurant with a great menu. You can go for a fabulous breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner...or simply for drinks and finger food. Love the decor!
8 locals recommend
Asia de Lima
1700 Avenue Juan Ponce de LeónA Peruvian restaurant with a great menu. You can go for a fabulous breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner...or simply for drinks and finger food. Love the decor!
I love this place, go a lot!! Great pizzas, snacks and pasta. My favorite pizza is Marghareta...just try it. Definitely try the different types Margaritas they have (you wont regret it).
211 locals recommend
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyI love this place, go a lot!! Great pizzas, snacks and pasta. My favorite pizza is Marghareta...just try it. Definitely try the different types Margaritas they have (you wont regret it).
If you are seafood lover, like tacos, or simply want to try some local food, this is the place. Great also for having drinks and finger food. One of my favorite places to visit in Loiza Street.
Great Tip: On Tuesdays only - they have the Fish Tacos on offer at 2 tacos x $5.00...all day. Suggest you try their white Sangria...so refreshing!
269 locals recommend
La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. LoízaIf you are seafood lover, like tacos, or simply want to try some local food, this is the place. Great also for having drinks and finger food. One of my favorite places to visit in Loiza Street.
Great Tip: On Tuesdays only - they have the Fish Tacos on offer at 2 tacos x $5.00...all day. Suggest you try their white Sangria...so refreshing!
If you want to try what the locals eat, this is one the places to go. Like 10mins walking from the apt. Is usually full but worth it to try...great for breakfast/lunch/dinner or simply having drinks and finger food.
202 locals recommend
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. LoízaIf you want to try what the locals eat, this is one the places to go. Like 10mins walking from the apt. Is usually full but worth it to try...great for breakfast/lunch/dinner or simply having drinks and finger food.
centrally located in Ave Ponce de Leon, is one of my favorite places to enjoy local food...big portions so you can share.
34 locals recommend
El Camarón
1109 Avenida de la Constitucióncentrally located in Ave Ponce de Leon, is one of my favorite places to enjoy local food...big portions so you can share.
Café Comunión
1616 PR-25Just a few mins from the apt. Great coffee!
Love this place. Good menu with local and international food. Great for drinks and finger food enjoying good company. One of my favorite is Stuffed Mushrooms.
42 locals recommend
Via Appia's
1350 Ashford AveLove this place. Good menu with local and international food. Great for drinks and finger food enjoying good company. One of my favorite is Stuffed Mushrooms.
Located in the same street as the apartment, is a cozy little cafe that make the most fabulous French Toast.
Dos Cafés
220 C. del ParqueLocated in the same street as the apartment, is a cozy little cafe that make the most fabulous French Toast.
This is the place to get real local food...pork cooked on a ''fogon'' (old fashion grill) and all the great dishes that locals enjoy...a warning, if you are on a diet stay away...lol
102 locals recommend
Guavate
This is the place to get real local food...pork cooked on a ''fogon'' (old fashion grill) and all the great dishes that locals enjoy...a warning, if you are on a diet stay away...lol
A great place to have a gourmet dinner/lunch if you enjoy French gastronomy. Mins away from the apartment. The onion soup is incredible! About 5mins from the apt.
20 locals recommend
Bistro de Paris
310 Avenida José de DiegoA great place to have a gourmet dinner/lunch if you enjoy French gastronomy. Mins away from the apartment. The onion soup is incredible! About 5mins from the apt.
If Mexican food is your thing, mins away from the apt is the little restaurant where you can enjoy real mexican food. Is like 5mins from the apt.
Restaurante Al Chile
314 Av. José de DiegoIf Mexican food is your thing, mins away from the apt is the little restaurant where you can enjoy real mexican food. Is like 5mins from the apt.
Just in front of the buidling where you are staying...great coffee and Vegan food if that is your preference. What else can you ask for?
Alegrarte Galeria & Café
Just in front of the buidling where you are staying...great coffee and Vegan food if that is your preference. What else can you ask for?
Like 3mins from the apt...great place near the apt for beer lovers and enjoying Tapas (small dishes) with your favorite drink.
11 locals recommend
Taberna Selfies
361 C. del ParqueLike 3mins from the apt...great place near the apt for beer lovers and enjoying Tapas (small dishes) with your favorite drink.
Mins away from the apt this Pizza Bar is a great choice (No Uber Necessary...lol)
Red Buddha Pizza Bar
#361 Calle del ParqueMins away from the apt this Pizza Bar is a great choice (No Uber Necessary...lol)
A small fabulous french bistro/bakery about 8-10mins walking from the apt. Fabulous breakfast/lunches and pastries are to die for!
38 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
174 C. TaftA small fabulous french bistro/bakery about 8-10mins walking from the apt. Fabulous breakfast/lunches and pastries are to die for!
If you love italian food, this is the place and just mins away from the apt walking...this is why the apt is located perfectly near everything...lol
Tuttobene Ristorante
312 Avenida José de DiegoIf you love italian food, this is the place and just mins away from the apt walking...this is why the apt is located perfectly near everything...lol
When visiting the Old San Juan there is a mini strip of local restaurants and Muelle 13 offers a great menu...recently went and had the Salmon with the Risotto (delicious), also tried the crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms. Last but not least the traditional Margaritas are amazing!
Muelle 13
311 Calle Recinto SurWhen visiting the Old San Juan there is a mini strip of local restaurants and Muelle 13 offers a great menu...recently went and had the Salmon with the Risotto (delicious), also tried the crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms. Last but not least the traditional Margaritas are amazing!
Kind of a funky little joint with a great ambiance, ideally for brunches. Walking distance from the apt is like 8-10mins.
99 locals recommend
Abracadabra
1661 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónKind of a funky little joint with a great ambiance, ideally for brunches. Walking distance from the apt is like 8-10mins.
Located in the Convention Center Area, near hotels, Tmobile District, etc.
25 locals recommend
Olive Garden
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltLocated in the Convention Center Area, near hotels, Tmobile District, etc.
Architecture of the place is fabulous...provides the Tmobile District with its variety of places to eat, the Toro Verde Urban Park to practice zipline in the city!!
67 locals recommend
Puerto Rico Convention Center
100 Blvr. Saint JohnArchitecture of the place is fabulous...provides the Tmobile District with its variety of places to eat, the Toro Verde Urban Park to practice zipline in the city!!
Food Truck lovers are for a big treat...about 5mins from the apt you find Lot 23 (in front of Ciudadela)...check out their variety in comfort food and typical dishes.
224 locals recommend
Lote 23
1552 PR-25Food Truck lovers are for a big treat...about 5mins from the apt you find Lot 23 (in front of Ciudadela)...check out their variety in comfort food and typical dishes.
Sightseeing
This is where locals go...full of bars, restaurants and hang out places. You can get cheap drinks and mingle with the locals...a must go if you visit Puerto Rico...the official drink is whiskey and coconut water...delicious!
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosThis is where locals go...full of bars, restaurants and hang out places. You can get cheap drinks and mingle with the locals...a must go if you visit Puerto Rico...the official drink is whiskey and coconut water...delicious!
A must visit when in Puerto Rico. Must rent a car or take a local tour because is approx 1 hour from the apt.
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
A must visit when in Puerto Rico. Must rent a car or take a local tour because is approx 1 hour from the apt.
A beautiful beach approx 20mins from the apt by bus or car.
98 locals recommend
Balneario El Escambron
A beautiful beach approx 20mins from the apt by bus or car.
The second largest city of the Island. Offer great turist destinations like Parque de Bomba (Firestation), Castillo Serralles (our version of one of the oldest and aristocratic family house).
87 locals recommend
Ponce
The second largest city of the Island. Offer great turist destinations like Parque de Bomba (Firestation), Castillo Serralles (our version of one of the oldest and aristocratic family house).
A great collection of local and international art just mins away from the apt.
473 locals recommend
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoA great collection of local and international art just mins away from the apt.
Located in Ave Ponce de Leon (Stop 18) this is a great place to visit for local contemporary art exhibits.
162 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
Located in Ave Ponce de Leon (Stop 18) this is a great place to visit for local contemporary art exhibits.
One of the beaches relatively near the apt. Locals call it Ultimo Trolley (Last Trolley)...in Uber should be no more than 8mins from the apt.
278 locals recommend
Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaOne of the beaches relatively near the apt. Locals call it Ultimo Trolley (Last Trolley)...in Uber should be no more than 8mins from the apt.
This local attraction is one the great beaches near the apt (around 10mins by car or bus - T21). Is located on Ashford Avenue next to Condado Plaza Hotel.
La Piedra del Perro
This local attraction is one the great beaches near the apt (around 10mins by car or bus - T21). Is located on Ashford Avenue next to Condado Plaza Hotel.
Beautiful view of the lake (Laguna) right next to the beach. You can practice Paddleboarding, Kayaking, etc. can spend the day just enjoying the fabulous view.
156 locals recommend
Laguna del Condado
Beautiful view of the lake (Laguna) right next to the beach. You can practice Paddleboarding, Kayaking, etc. can spend the day just enjoying the fabulous view.
One of the largest Shopping Center on the Island. Tons of places to shop til you drop and joints to eat. Can spend the day shopping and eating and then maybe the movies? All in one place.
607 locals recommend
Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltOne of the largest Shopping Center on the Island. Tons of places to shop til you drop and joints to eat. Can spend the day shopping and eating and then maybe the movies? All in one place.
Another smaller island worth the visit. You must get to Ceiba to board the local ferry. Please remember that is First In - First Serve so you must make arrangement to be on time. Ceiba from the apt is like 1.5hour so just like visiting Culebra arrangements must be made in advance.
293 locals recommend
Vieques
Another smaller island worth the visit. You must get to Ceiba to board the local ferry. Please remember that is First In - First Serve so you must make arrangement to be on time. Ceiba from the apt is like 1.5hour so just like visiting Culebra arrangements must be made in advance.
La pocita (little pool) is an incredible beach to visit in the Piñones area...you can enjoy their tipical kiosks and get an authentic Alcapurria...we love fried food...might not be healthy but is definitely delicious!
40 locals recommend
La pocita azul
La pocita (little pool) is an incredible beach to visit in the Piñones area...you can enjoy their tipical kiosks and get an authentic Alcapurria...we love fried food...might not be healthy but is definitely delicious!
Try checking this place recently inaugurated...not only you can enjoy ziplines in the city!! but the Tmobile District offers tons of places to eat. The original Toro Verde Adventure Park is another option but is located in Orocovis (like 2.5hours by car from the apt).
40 locals recommend
Toro Verde Urban Park
250 Convention BoulevardTry checking this place recently inaugurated...not only you can enjoy ziplines in the city!! but the Tmobile District offers tons of places to eat. The original Toro Verde Adventure Park is another option but is located in Orocovis (like 2.5hours by car from the apt).
When visiting the Old San Juan, you must make a stop to visit where the Governor lives - La Fortaleza...place is surrounded by cafes, bistros & restaurants...plus ton of place to shop!!!
85 locals recommend
La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaWhen visiting the Old San Juan, you must make a stop to visit where the Governor lives - La Fortaleza...place is surrounded by cafes, bistros & restaurants...plus ton of place to shop!!!
Neighborhoods
The Old San Juan is perfect to visit fortresses, museums and just enjoy local gastronomy in its many restaurants. Must see: El Morro Fort, San Cristobal Fort, Museo de las Americas. At night San Juan is vibrant and full of life...tons of bar, bistros and restaurants. You can spend the whole day exploring it.
177 locals recommend
San Juan
The Old San Juan is perfect to visit fortresses, museums and just enjoy local gastronomy in its many restaurants. Must see: El Morro Fort, San Cristobal Fort, Museo de las Americas. At night San Juan is vibrant and full of life...tons of bar, bistros and restaurants. You can spend the whole day exploring it.
The Condado offers a fabulous view of the city. Full of hotels, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs and shopping stores. Great to explore and go shopping, eating out or just enjoying the view. You can access it by taking the T21 Bus.
283 locals recommend
Condado
The Condado offers a fabulous view of the city. Full of hotels, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs and shopping stores. Great to explore and go shopping, eating out or just enjoying the view. You can access it by taking the T21 Bus.
Super trendy and full of cafes, bars and restaurants. If you want to have Argentinian, Mexican, Greek, American, Japanese, Soul Food, American...or just local food, this is the best option.
93 locals recommend
Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaSuper trendy and full of cafes, bars and restaurants. If you want to have Argentinian, Mexican, Greek, American, Japanese, Soul Food, American...or just local food, this is the best option.
City/town information
You can have a great experience by taking the local ferry in the Old San Juan and visit Cataño (like 15mins ride)...tons of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy and have fun. Do make sure that you know the last ferry returning to the Old San Juan, otherwise would have to take an Uber and it will cost you...lol
20 locals recommend
Cataño
You can have a great experience by taking the local ferry in the Old San Juan and visit Cataño (like 15mins ride)...tons of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy and have fun. Do make sure that you know the last ferry returning to the Old San Juan, otherwise would have to take an Uber and it will cost you...lol
Fajardo
Fajardo offer great tours (scuba diving, snorkeling, etc.)
Consider one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Flamenco Beach should be on your Must Visit List, however, getting there is a little tricky. To board the Ferry you must get to Ceiba. Uber will be costly but maybe you can make an arrangement with the driver for pick/drop off trip.
385 locals recommend
Culebra
Consider one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Flamenco Beach should be on your Must Visit List, however, getting there is a little tricky. To board the Ferry you must get to Ceiba. Uber will be costly but maybe you can make an arrangement with the driver for pick/drop off trip.
Great beach and even better are the typical kiosks surrounding the area...the food is amazing, must try it!
159 locals recommend
Luquillo
Great beach and even better are the typical kiosks surrounding the area...the food is amazing, must try it!
Good to know...
Conveniently located near the apt...lets hope you do not have to visit, but if necessary is good to know that there is a hospital nearby.
15 locals recommend
Hospital San Jorge
258 C. San JorgeConveniently located near the apt...lets hope you do not have to visit, but if necessary is good to know that there is a hospital nearby.
Farmacia Luis
1501 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónDrug store near the apt....good to know...lol
If your stay allows it, Fine Arts Cafe offers great snacks, wine, etc while watching your favorite movie. Seats are super comfy...
12 locals recommend
Fine Arts Cafe
153-157 Av. Juan Ponce de LeónIf your stay allows it, Fine Arts Cafe offers great snacks, wine, etc while watching your favorite movie. Seats are super comfy...
Located inside the Ciudadela Complex, perfect if you want to keep up with your exercise routine...you can pay for the days you select to visit.
29 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
1511 Avenida Juan Ponce de LeónLocated inside the Ciudadela Complex, perfect if you want to keep up with your exercise routine...you can pay for the days you select to visit.
Minutes away from the apt, includes a great selection of salads, sandwiches, etc. plus a Cafeteria with great prices and a variety of local food, pizza, coffee, etc. Usually is 24/7 but due to the Pandemic they have adjusted their working schedule to comply with government regulations.
25 locals recommend
Supermercados Pueblo
1511 PR-25Minutes away from the apt, includes a great selection of salads, sandwiches, etc. plus a Cafeteria with great prices and a variety of local food, pizza, coffee, etc. Usually is 24/7 but due to the Pandemic they have adjusted their working schedule to comply with government regulations.
City advice
Getting around
Bus is near the apt if you want to visit the Old San Juan
The apt is centrally located, near Ciudadela (a residential complex) where you can find Planet Fitness and Pueblo Supermarket. Also the Museo de Arte de PR is like 8mins. Great collection of local and traditional artist can be found. Plus there are tons of restaurants nearby.
Getting around
If you want to go to the beach...
El Condado offers a great place near the Condado Plaza Hotel. Super cozy beach for tourists and locals to spend their day. Right in front you find La Laguna (the Lake) where you can practice Kayak and Paddleboarding...great experience. The local Bus T21 will take you right in front of the beach, and returning is on the sidewalk in front of the Laguna. Very convenient.
Ways to save
Local transportation or Uber
Either way is cheap and will let you get around the area. To visit some great tourist destinations maybe renting a car is the best option, for example if you want to visit El Yunque in Luquillo.
Useful phrases
We are very friendly
Most people smile at you for no reason. Saying Gracias (thank you) and Por favor (please) will open doors for you. Also, Amigo (friend) to call the waiter will catch their attention.