San Mateo 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
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Catamaran Sail & Snorkeling in the Caribbean with Lunch
Top hotels in San Mateo
The Looking Glass Hotel
Excellent communication for our middle of the night arrival. We arrived at 2am and the instructions we received were perfect for an easy entry. Room was small but clean and had everything we needed. Convenient location for our late night arrival before heading to the eastern part of the island the ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
A very nice place but to have an accessible room you have to booked a one bedroom room! We had a STUDIO
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Caribe Hilton
Amazing clean
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Clean room and great amenities.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
The staff was incredible! The room was beautiful
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Great service
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo
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.
Parque
While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Condado
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Condado. Make a stop by Condado Beach or Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort while you're exploring the area.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
Miramar
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Miramar. A stop by Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico or Carribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar might round out your trip.
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.
