Palo Seco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Port of San Juan

Port of San Juan

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 featuring a sandy beach

Luquillo Beach

Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.

Luquillo Beach
Condado Beach which includes kayaking or canoeing, tropical scenes and a beach

Condado Beach

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

Condado 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 top-notch restaurants.

Carolina 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
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

Activities

Toa Baja: Jet Scooter Snorkeling Tour with Videos

Toa Baja: Jet Scooter Snorkeling Tour with Videos

AU$153
per adult
Toa Baja: Jet Scooter Snorkeling Tour with Videos
El Yunque Rainforest Natural Waterslide on a sunny Puerto Rico Day

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

AU$91
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

AU$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

AU$101
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park
Woman snorkeling in Puerto Rico

Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos

AU$73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

AU$116
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
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Our pick of the best Palo Seco Hotel Deals

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is AU$715 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$715
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,792 reviews)
"Love this property and everything it has to offer!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is AU$341 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$341
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,369 reviews)
"Service was good communication was excellent but the elevator was hit or miss that didn’t work they’ve got two elevators for that whole property and one of them been broken for two years"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is AU$349 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$349
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,946 reviews)
"Everybody was kind and professional all the time. They have made us feel at home from day one until check out. Will highly recommend Caribe Hilton of you are visiting Puerto Rico 👍"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Caribe Hilton
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
4.5 out of 5
1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is AU$611 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$611
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,264 reviews)
"Amazing experience of a lifetime and looking forward to returning in the future..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
5 out of 5
1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is AU$729 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$729
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,508 reviews)
"Beautiful beachfront resort! Great restaurant opti"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
4 out of 5
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is AU$667 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$667
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,805 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and grounds. Staff was great especially the doormen and the wait staff at the restaurant for breakfast. Housekeeping was not great."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

The Royal Sonesta San Juan
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Other neighbourhoods around Palo Seco

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San Francisco

If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Museo del Mar are top sights worth seeing.

San Francisco
San Juan

Old San Juan

4/5(1 area review)

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 Pier 4 might round out your trip.

Old San Juan
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Levittown

Unique features of Levittown include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Isla de Cabras or San Juan National Historic Site while you're exploring the area.

Levittown
San Juan Cemetery

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.

San Juan Antiguo
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Isla Grande

While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Pan American Pier and Coca-Cola Music Hall.

Isla Grande
Fort San Jeronimo which includes heritage elements

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.

Puerta de Tierra

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