Palmer 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 lively bars.
Things to do
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport
All Inclusive Beach and Snorkel Boat Tour to Icacos Island
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park
Top hotels in Palmer
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Staff very friendly knowledgeable of the property & rooms were very clean.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
El Conquistador Resort
Everything is good in this resort!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
We loved our stay. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I do wish that they had some activities inside of the hotel. But, for rest and relaxation this was perfect.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Coral by the Sea Hotel
Our experience was the staff was amazing, the restaurant was good, the pool looked nice but we didn’t use it. The room however did not look like any of the rooms on the website, no hot water in the shower, did have a/c but still very sticky in our room.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmer
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.
Mata de Plátano
If you're spending some time in Mata de Plátano, Luquillo Beach and Azul Beach 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.
Pitahaya
If you're spending some time in Pitahaya, El Yunque National Forest and Water City PR 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.
