Río Piedras Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Río Piedras
Jardin Botanico featuring tropical scenes, a pond and a fountain
Jardin Botanico featuring tropical scenes, a park and a bridge
Jardin Botanico which includes a garden
Jardin Botanico featuring a pond, tropical scenes and a park

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
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

Activities

Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

AU$42
per adult
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

AU$102
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
Elevated Sunset Dinner Experience with Ocean View

FlyDining: Sunset Dinner with Stunning Ocean Views (4 Courses)

AU$260
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
FlyDining: Sunset Dinner with Stunning Ocean Views (4 Courses)
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

AU$107
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide

Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide

AU$214
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide
Main Natural Waterslide

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

AU$93
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
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Our pick of the best Río Piedras Hotel Deals

Hotel Nest
Hotel Nest
3 out of 5
1112 Av. Juan Ponce de León, on the corner of Arzuaga Street, San Juan, San Juan
The price is AU$294 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (459 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Hotel Nest
The Condado Plaza Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is AU$573 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$573
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Loved the room and view. The elevators were broken much of the time we were there."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde
Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde
3.5 out of 5
6500 Isla Verde Avenue, Isla Verde, Carolina
The price is AU$564 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$564
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,797 reviews)
"The repetitive breakfast. A more of a variety of choices such as different potatoes besides tater tots. More choices of breakfast meat. More variety of pastries. Keeping the milk cold for cereal. Other than different choice on food selection, the overall stay was good."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde
San Juan Airport Hotel
San Juan Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
LMM International Airport, Terminal D Airport Hotel (SJU), Carolina
The price is AU$387 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$387
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,273 reviews)
"The only thing we did not like was the fact that you have to pay parking at the airport to stay at the hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

San Juan Airport Hotel
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 AU$460 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$460
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Vega Alta. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,911 reviews)
"It was what I expected of a resort. Keep up the Good work! Would be nice to have more places to eat and shop in premises."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado
AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado
4 out of 5
1369 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$590 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$590
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,155 reviews)
"Amazing! The hotel is great and its close to the ocean. I left something in the hotel after checkout and they Were able to get it to me immediately when I came back to the front desk. The"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan Condado
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Other neighbourhoods around Río Piedras

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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

5/5(1 area review)

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

When in Sabana Abajo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Carolina and Balneario de Carolina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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
San Juan featuring tropical scenes, a city and a beach

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.

Ocean Park

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