Palmas Travel Guide
San Juan
Popular places to visit
Casa Bacardi
Sip rum in a celebrated San Juan distillery that offers a variety of tours that explain the processes of making the immensely popular spirit.
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.
Escambron Beach
Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.
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.
Things to do
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
FlyDining: 4 Course Sunset & City Light Dinner Over Old San Juan
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer
FlyDining: Social Hour with Ocean View and Tropical Breeze
Top hotels in Palmas
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
It’s very old, don’t expect anything fancy, good for 1 night, if that….
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Caribe Hilton
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Resort was beautiful and amenities and restaurants on site were great. Beachfront and walkable to shops and other restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Everything was very nice
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Condado Plaza Hotel
Beautiful hotel sits on the ocean with a beach and pool area. Staff were awesome. When they thought my bag was misplaced when we put it for keeping while we waiting to go to the cruise ship, they were as concerned as I was. They had me go with them to help locate it.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
Our preferred Marriott Bonvoy status with early checkin turned out to be a nightmare. Tired and hungry from travel all we wanted was to check in and they were behind by hours. We were not able to check in until 4:30. Not very happy to start our trip.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmas
Catedral
While visiting Catedral, you might make a stop by sights like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Plaza de Armas.
San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Teatro Tapia are top sights worth seeing.
Old San Juan
The interesting museums and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old San Juan. A stop by Port of San Juan or Castillo de San Cristobal might round out your trip.
San Juan Antiguo
Amazing beaches interesting history and top sights from Port of San Juan to Pier 4 – discover San Juan Antiguo, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.
Puerta de Tierra
Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.
