Destination
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan offers Caribbean beaches with no passport needed, 500-year-old forts, salsa nights and El Yunque rainforest an hour away.
Trips to San Juan from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- January: San Sebastián Street Festival in Old San Juan
- June, July, August, September, October, November: Hurricane season with the lowest rates in late summer
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season
Where to stay in San Juan
- Old San Juan: Blue cobblestones, forts and colonial hotels within the city walls.
- Condado: Beachfront high-rises, casinos and restaurants ten minutes from Old San Juan.
- Isla Verde: Wide beach resorts closest to the airport.
- Ocean Park: Guesthouses on a quiet local beach between Condado and Isla Verde.
- Santurce: Street art, La Placita nightlife and the food scene.
What to do in San Juan
- Walk the walls of Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- Kayak the bioluminescent bay at Laguna Grande in Fajardo
- Hike to waterfalls in El Yunque National Forest
- Dance salsa at La Placita de Santurce
- Eat mofongo and drink a piña colada in Old San Juan
- Take a day trip to the beaches of Culebra
Good to know
| Airports | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Kind of trip | beach, city, history, nightlife, food |
Questions about San Juan
When is the best time to visit San Juan?
December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season
Do US citizens need a passport for San Juan?
No. San Juan is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is San Juan on the ground?
San Juan is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.