La Perla Travel Guide
San Juan
Popular places to visit
Port of San Juan
Explore the waterfront in San Juan with a trip to Port of San Juan. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Luquillo Beach
Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.
Condado Beach
This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.
Dorado Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Dorado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Juan. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Escambron Beach
Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.
Carolina Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in San Juan? Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
Puerto Rico Bio Bay Kayak Adventure Tour
FlyDining: 4 Course Sunset & City Light Dinner Over Old San Juan
Top hotels in La Perla
Caribe Hilton
Pools and grounds are gorgeous. The whole place has a beautiful resort feel. Ocean view is the best on the north shore—crashing surf on two sides and calm swimming lagoon to the west.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
This property does not have an indoor restaurant. They don't have many options for breakfast either (no bagels, croissants, pastries) and the only toast is what seemed to be a bun that they split in half and buttered. In addition, while the beach is beautiful, it is not a swimming beach. When we ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Very courteous staff, great food! Little pricey but it was an amazing experience. Just a little side note ***additional charges of over 72$/day for resort fees. We didn’t realize and I am not thrilled about with Expedia.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
My experience at Costa Bahía Hotel Paseo Caribe was very disappointing. I stayed in a suite that, while offering an impressive view, was clearly poorly maintained. During our stay, my wife suffered a cut on her leg caused by an exposed and damaged metal support on the bed frame. The injury was not ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
This is my second time staying here and it was a spectacular experience once again. Staff is very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
Everyone on staff is polite and friendly- whoever does the hiring for these people is spot on! Last year I stayed in a nice hotel in Isla Verde but I missed the Marriott Stelaris (where I had stayed around 8 or 9 times). So I came back this year and was very happy to be there. Superior service.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Perla
San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Museo del Mar are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
While visiting Catedral, you might make a stop by sights like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Plaza de Armas.
Old San Juan
The interesting museums and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old San Juan. A stop by Port of San Juan or Castillo de San Cristobal might round out your trip.
San Juan Antiguo
Amazing beaches interesting history and top sights from Port of San Juan to Pier 4 – discover San Juan Antiguo, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Puerta de Tierra
Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.
Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.
