Santillana del Mar Travel Guide
San Juan
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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.
Isla Verde Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Verde Beach during your trip to Carolina? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this romantic area.
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
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
Top hotels in Santillana del Mar
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
"Very beautiful place"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
"We discovered this place using a day pass and fell in love with it. There is a beautiful pool with swim-up bar as well as access to a gorgeous beach (with security and attendants). We were given a free upgrade to an ocean view room but the garden view would have been lovely as well. The restaurants ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
"It was beautiful."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
"Room was clean, staff was great, many restaurants surrounding hotel, drinks to pricey."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
"Breakfast was great. Happy hour appetizers not so great."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Caribe Hilton
"I had a great time at the property but it’s time for an update. Also my room was horrible every morning at 3am you hear all the big trucks loading and unloading."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Santillana del Mar
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.
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.
Mata de Plátano
If you're spending some time in Mata de Plátano, Luquillo Beach and Azul Beach 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.
