Oriente 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
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer
FlyDining: Social Hour with Ocean View and Tropical Breeze
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
Top hotels in Oriente
The Condado Plaza Hotel
2 Elevators broken and place is being remodeled.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
Not even a sheet on the beds. Check in was a cluster and difficult to access process.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Yes!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
clean; courteous staff in general; lots of towels. only the mattress in my room is a bit hard.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
I only stayed two days and I must say the hotel itself is just okay. The room I stayed in was spacious but the bathroom was very small. It was no room for two people and it was just myself and my husband. The shower was very cold even when I turned on the hot water and I am pregnant I couldn’t take ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Ocean front room was lovely and well appointed. Staff was helpful - especially the breakfast crew on the day of our departure. Our waiter was super. helpful and energetic! We found the ourdoor bar (oceanside) WAY too hot to sit at the bar with the pizza oven right near the seating!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oriente
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.
Cangrejo Arriba
If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
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.
Sabana Abajo
If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
