Mata de Plátano Travel Guide
San Juan
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Popular places to visit
Azul Beach
This tranquil beach is a favorite for families, with calm waters and few crowds.
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.
Things to do
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
El Yunque Rainforest: Waterslides, Waterfalls and Rope Swing
UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Bio Bay Kayak Adventure Tour
Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure
Top hotels in Mata de Plátano
Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach
Very clean, staff was very welcoming.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Mata e' Platano Guesthouse
The staff on the grounds are incredibly warm and friendly. Yes the rooms are small (be sure you are comfortable with you’re comfortable with your friend/partner), but it is built on an ecologically friendly model from containers and locally owned. There are some issues with humidity as its located ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Beautiful Beachside Studio in Luquillo with WIFI
It was a great place in a great location. Only thing I would say is I had to reach out to the property owner to find out which lock box was mine because it did not say it on the page. Also gate remote stopped working and tv remote wasn’t working right.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
One minute walk to the beach!
Had a great stay!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
El Conquistador Resort
The room was spotless and the views were amazing. The staff was beyond friendly. We had the most fabulous time and will return!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The hotel has a great location right in the beach, spacious hot tub, and big pool. It’s the only hotel with a bar/restaurant on the beach and the staff was great!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mata de Plátano
Mameyes II
If you're spending some time in Mameyes II, El Yunque National Forest and Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Zarzal
If you're spending some time in Zarzal, El Yunque National Forest and Coco Beach Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
Sabana Abajo
If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Cangrejo Arriba
If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Isla Verde
Visitors to Isla Verde rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Carolina Beach or Isla Verde Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Cupey
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cupey and surrounding area, you can visit Mercado de Rio Piedras and The Mall of San Juan.
