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

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$18
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$40
per adult
Beginner Salsa Class in a Professional Studio
El Yunque Rainforest Natural Waterslide on a sunny Puerto Rico Day

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

AU$105
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$104
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

AU$115
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

AU$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
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Our pick of the best Río Piedras Hotel Deals

Caribe Hilton

Caribe Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is AU$374 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$374
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,097 reviews)
"Place is amazing."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 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$515 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$515
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,419 reviews)
"I stayed 4 nights, service was mostly amazing (good other times). Property was clean and had good amenities. WiFi connections was good, bed was comfortable and shower was AWSOME. I would book again…for sure!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is AU$724 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$724
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,882 reviews)
Great time
"The hotel was absolutely gorgeous and I enjoyed my stay. Olga in housekeeping and her supervisor (can't remember her name maybe Isabela) were a pure delight. They made my daughter's birthday so special!! I will be back!!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 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$402 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$402
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,483 reviews)
"Proximity to beach & pool & courteous staff all around. Gym facility & equipment needs to be upgraded."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

3.5 out of 5
8000 Tartak Street, Carolina
The price is AU$335 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$335
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,765 reviews)
"Breakfast is included :-)"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort

5 out of 5
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Río Grande
The price is AU$542 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$542
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,089 reviews)
"The view and atmosphere was amazing I enjoyed celebrating my birthday at the resort"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
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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 showing sailing, a sandy 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

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
San Juan which includes 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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