Shopping in Condado
- Cartier the renowned French jeweler features a vast selection of fine gems, watches, and incredible keepsakes.
- Christian Dior featuring exceptional fashion and accessories for both men and women.
- Louis Vuitton select from the large array of custom-crafted luggage, bags, and accessories from the famous French designer.
- Salvatore Ferragamo the extensive collection of the Italian footwear maker is highlighted in this charming boutique.
- Mont Blanc experience the beauty and variety of the Montblanc collections of stunning writing instruments, watches, large and small leather goods, jewelry items and accessories, eyewear and fragrances
Restaurants & Nightlife in Condado
- Ropa Vieja, a local favorite restaurant offering an entertaining Caribbean ambiance
- Ajili Mojili, serving traditional Puerto Rican cuisine
- Yamasaki, perfect for those seeking an excellent sushi meal
- Café Matisse, a delightful mix of American and local cuisine
- Stargate, an impressive nightclub offering some of the hottest DJs and an array of dancefloors
- Dunbar's, Irish Pub concept with a Latin touch
Sites in Old San Juan
National Historic Site, featuring the old forts of San Cristóbal, San Felipe del Morro, and San Juan de la Cruz
La Casita, a Tourist Information Center offering free literature and maps of Puerto Rico for your tour of Old San Juan and all of Puerto Rico; located next to Plaza de la Dársena, overlooking San Juan Bay, near Pier 1.
Paseo de la Princesa, a gathering spot for local artisans to display and sell their work.
Massive City Wall, a 42-foot-high wall that surrounded the city in the 1630s made of solid sandstone blocks and held together with mortar, limestone, sand and water.
La Puerta de San Juan, the renowned San Juan Gate was constructed in 1520; the official entrance to Puerto Rico for those arriving on wooden sailing ships during the colonization.
Museums in Old San Juan
Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, featuring Puerto Rican paintings and sculptures.
Museo de Las Americas, explore archaelogical findings, crafts and more in the lovely section of El Cuartel Ballajá
Museo de Arte e Historia, exhibiting Puerto Rican art and music.
Casa del Libro - Displays the art of printing and bookmaking. On display also, is a rare collection of books from the 16th century.
La Princesa - This restored building was formerly a jail. Today it is the headquarters for the Puerto Rico Tourism Department. On exhibit is Puerto Rican Art.
La Casa Blanca - This house was built as a home for Governor Juan Ponce de Leon who died in Florida before he could live there. His family lived here for 250 years.
Nightlife in Old San Juan
Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center, known locally as the "Bellas Artes," this architectural award-winning complex features some sort of entertainment every night of the week; home to the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, as well as offering pop and jazz concerts, operas, plays and the ballet.
El Batey, a local dive bar decorated with graffiti and hosting an old wooden bar with a jukebox playing non-stop tunes from original 45s of the '60s and '70s.
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Teatro Tapia, one of the oldest theaters in the Western Hemisphere and named for the Puerto Rican playwright Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, his plays and others are still staged here regularly.
Club Lazer, this three venue night club offers a lovely rooftop terrace with a gorgeous view of the bay and the lights of San Juan.
Maria's, a charming bar where Sangria flows into the wee hours accompanied by house drink specials such as the "coconut blossom" and the tangy "lime frost."
Rumba, a vibrant and exhilarating Salsa club, where Afro-Cuban bands keep the rhythm going long into the night.
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