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

NZ$19
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

NZ$43
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

NZ$115
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

NZ$113
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

NZ$125
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

NZ$74
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

Dream's Hotel Puerto Rico

Dream's Hotel Puerto Rico

2.5 out of 5
Ave. Universidad 109, Rio Piedras, San Juan
Stay at this hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (937 reviews)
"I liked customer service, but I didn’t like the place, and areas"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Caribe Hilton

Caribe Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is NZ$407 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$407
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (2,106 reviews)
"The Caribe Hilton is an old building (75+ years), so it’s showing its age. Nevertheless, it is super charming! The pool is world class, and the bar/live music was incredible! I am born and raised puertorican, so I am aware of the cultural importance of this hotel. So many puertorican artists have ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 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
The price is NZ$559 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$559
13 Aug - 14 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! (2,460 reviews)
"Great Property."

Reviewed on 11 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 NZ$787 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$787
12 Aug - 13 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! (1,896 reviews)
"Great stay! Amazing setting and location. Staff was attentive and up to every request and need!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Fairmont El San Juan 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 NZ$364 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$364
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! (3,825 reviews)
"This hotel is great. Family friendly, excellent pool and jacuzzi that is open from 7am-11pm. Room was clean and up to date. Kitchenette, living room, bedroom. Breakfast each day was mediocre but reliable. Close and walking distance to beach with chairs, towels, and umbrella included with stay. Restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

5 out of 5
1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is NZ$751 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$751
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,527 reviews)
"This hotel feels like stepping back into a very glamorous time in history. So beautiful and luxurious!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Río Piedras

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Hato Rey Central

While visiting Hato Rey Central, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of Contemporary Art and Parques Muñoz Rivera & Sixto Escobar.

Hato Rey Central
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Cupey

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cupey and surrounding area, you can visit Mercado de Rio Piedras and The Mall of San Juan.

Cupey
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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
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

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