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 top-notch restaurants.

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

San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$12
per traveller
San Juan: Unlimited Puerto Rico Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio

AU$41
per adult
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

AU$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

AU$108
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Main Natural Waterslide

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

AU$84
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
Elevated Sunset Dinner Experience with Ocean View

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

AU$235
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
FlyDining: Sunset Dinner with Stunning Ocean Views (4 Courses)
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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$297 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (478 reviews)
"Love this property, easy parking."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Hotel Nest
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is AU$564 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$564
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,607 reviews)
"The beach and pool area was perfect for a fun and relaxing time"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Caribe Hilton
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$684 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$684
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Río Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,090 reviews)
Beautiful family vacation
"We enjoyed our family vacation to this property. There was a lot to do with the beach, 3 different pools and multiple restaurants. The food was good and service was very friendly. Only issue was getting our rooms cleaned when we were out of our room each day."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
The Condado Plaza Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is AU$424 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$424
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (1,029 reviews)
"We did a short girls trip EVERYTHIMG was awesome. Nothing bad to say at all"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
4 out of 5
7012 Boca De Cangrejos Avenue, Carolina
The price is AU$580 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$580
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,582 reviews)
"Great time very nice place."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan
Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan
3 out of 5
6530 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is AU$438 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$438
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,626 reviews)
"There was Nothing Not to like. Staff was so very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan
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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 Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort 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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