Condado
San Juan’s seaside hotel and dining district. Ashford Avenue is packed with restaurants and boutiques, and the city beach and lagoon are within easy reach.
Condado lies about 3 kilometers east of Old San Juan and is the liveliest resort district in the city, often called the “Miami Beach of the Caribbean.” Ashford Avenue, the main street, is lined with high-rise hotels, casinos, designer shops, and restaurants from around the world, and bars buzz after dark. Condado Beach to the north is good for sunbathing, but waves can be strong in some areas, so swim where lifeguards are on duty. Better suited to families are Ocean Park on the east side and the small reef-sheltered cove on the west side. Condado Lagoon to the south offers kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and manatees are occasionally spotted. Nearby, the La Placita market in Santurce hosts street parties on Thursday through Saturday evenings, and the streets around Calle Cerra are covered in murals. Staying in Condado, a taxi to Old San Juan takes about 10 minutes, which makes it a popular place to stay in San Juan.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- La Placita de Santurce
- Ocean Park Beach
- Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
- Calle Cerra Street Art (Santurce)
- Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón
- Balneario El Escambrón
- Capitol of Puerto Rico
- Old San Juan