Río Piedras Travel Guide

San Juan

Río Piedras
Jardin Botanico which includes tropical scenes, a fountain and a garden
Jardin Botanico featuring a bridge, tropical scenes and a park
Jardin Botanico showing a garden
Jardin Botanico which includes tropical scenes, a pond and a park

Popular places to visit

Port of San Juan

Port of San Juan

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Port of San Juan
Luquillo Beach showing a beach

Luquillo Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.

Luquillo Beach
Condado Beach showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and kayaking or canoeing

Condado Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.

Condado Beach
Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Carolina Beach
Dorado Beach

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.

Dorado Beach
Escambron Beach

Escambron Beach

4/5(1 review)

Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.

Escambron Beach

Things to do

San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

£8
per traveller
San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

£19
per adult
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

£50
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

£55
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

£33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
Mixology Class at Casa BacardÍ in Puerto Rico

Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

£66
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico
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Top hotels in Río Piedras

Hotel Nest
Hotel Nest
3 out of 5
1112 Av. Juan Ponce de León, on the corner of Arzuaga Street, San Juan, San Juan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (532 reviews)
"El lugar es muy hermoso a pesar de su ubicacion"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

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Hotel Nest
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is £341 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£341
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,772 reviews)
"Always was a event going on"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
4 out of 5
200 Coco Beach Blvd. Highway 955-I, Río Grande
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £260 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£260
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Río Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,310 reviews)
"This property was absolutely beautiful"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
5 out of 5
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Río Grande
The price is £265 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£265
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,040 reviews)
"Beautiful resort"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
The Condado Plaza Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is £196 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£196
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,346 reviews)
"Hotel staff was friendly and very helpful. Hotel was modern and very clean. Will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is £167 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£167
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,942 reviews)
"It was a very nice decent hotel. Pools and beach area was nice to have near. I would definitely come back again. Front desk and staff were very welcoming"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Río Piedras

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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.

Cupey
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Hato Rey Norte

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Hato Rey Norte. Plaza las Americas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Roosevelt Station or Hato Rey Station to see more of the city.

Hato Rey Norte
Isla Verde featuring sailing, a beach and boating

Isla Verde

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Isla Verde
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Sabana Abajo

If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sabana Abajo
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico which includes street scenes

Santurce

While you're in Santurce, take in top sights like Condado Beach and jump on the metro at Sacred Heart Station to see more of the city.

Santurce
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Cangrejo Arriba

If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cangrejo Arriba

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