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

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

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

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

Condado 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
Carolina Beach

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.

Carolina Beach
Escambron Beach

Escambron Beach

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

City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

Rp1.249.875
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

Rp741.921
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
El Yunque Rainforest Natural Waterslide on a sunny Puerto Rico Day

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

Rp981.465
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer

San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer

Rp1.646.865
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Rp1.131.014
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Old San Juan Walking Tour

Old San Juan Walking Tour

Rp648.765
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Old San Juan Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Río Piedras

Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado

Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado

3.5 out of 5
301 Hwy 693, Dorado, Vega Alta
The price is Rp2.698.259 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp2.698.259
Rp3.663.627 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Vega Alta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,593 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
The Royal Sonesta San Juan

The Royal Sonesta San Juan

4 out of 5
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is Rp3.463.130 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
Rp3.463.130
Rp4.605.299 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,026 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and property was clean however there was only one elevator working out of 3"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

5 out of 5
1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is Rp5.285.830 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp5.285.830
Rp7.040.758 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,587 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful, clean and service is 5 stars. Close to many restaurants in the condado strip with access to the beach on sister hotel La Concha."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection

La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
1077 Ashford Ave Condado, San Juan
The price is Rp3.678.540 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp3.678.540
Rp5.160.230 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,117 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay at La Concha, would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.082.847 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp5.082.847
Rp6.826.881 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (2,010 reviews)
"Best hotel in San Juan!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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
The price is Rp4.291.630 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp4.291.630
Rp5.519.964 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (2,676 reviews)
"Room was clean and had a nice view of the garden and ocean"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
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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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