Río Piedras Travel Guide

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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
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
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
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$98
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$112
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

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
92% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
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Our pick of the best Río Piedras Hotel Deals

Hotel Nest
Hotel Nest
3 out of 5
1112 Av. Juan Ponce de León, on the corner of Arzuaga Street, San Juan, San Juan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (528 reviews)
"El lugar es muy hermoso a pesar de su ubicacion"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

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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 NZ$590 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$590
15 July - 16 July
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! (2,268 reviews)
"Gorgeous property and the staff was great!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 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$774 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$774
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,764 reviews)
"The hotel was amazing and the staff was extremely nice and very helpful. Will come back to Faimont Hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is NZ$407 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$407
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,920 reviews)
"Location and entertainment"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Caribe Hilton
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 NZ$511 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$511
29 June - 30 June
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! (2,043 reviews)
"My husband and I just returned from a stay for 4 days at this resort for his birthday. We travel quite often, but it was our first time in Puerto Rico. Overall, the resort was great! Food was amazing! Staff was helpful and friendly! There were a couple of issues, but they were quickly rectified! ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
4 out of 5
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is NZ$775 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$775
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,759 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean, the staff was amazing. The pool and beach access was fantastic. They allow you to utilize their beach chairs and umbrella’s for no additional fee. One issue we had was the cooling system went down a couple of times. The staff communicated through the ordeal and had it running ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

The Royal Sonesta San Juan
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Other neighbourhoods around Río Piedras

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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 featuring sailing, a 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

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