San Juan, Puerto Rico · United States
4 Days in San Juan
4 Days
San Juan can be the best of both worlds: a beautiful, relaxing beach vacation and an exciting, historic city escape.
- Trip length
- 4 Days
Day One- Arrival & Check In
Uber to your hotel from the airport. If you can't check in yet, leave your bags at the front desk and start exploring.
- 01
Pool & Beach Time
Check out the hotel amenities before kicking off your trip with a relaxing time by the pool until dinner.
- 02
Dinner at STK
Reservation recommended - 03
Evening Walk Around Condado Beach
Allow about an hour
Check out the shops and nightlife on a casual post-dinner walk.
Day Two-Snorkeling Excursion
- 01
Breakfast at your hotel
I almost always stay someplace that serves a buffet breakfast. It's a convenient and quick way to fuel up for the day.
- 02
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at Parque Acuatico del Escambron
Allow about 3 hours
Book AheadBook a guided snorkeling excursion in the calm waters of the nearby Parque Acuatico del Escambron. You'll see sea turtles and many tropical fish. Enjoy the beach and park afterwards before heading back to your hotel.
- 03
Dinner in Condado Beach
Reservation recommendedThere are many walkable restaurants in Condado Beach. Check reviews for places that interest you and make a reservation. Perhaps find a place with a view over the lagoon.
Day Three- Old Town San Juan
- 01
Historic Walking Tour of Old San Juan
Allow about 4 hours
Book AheadBook a walking tour with hotel pick up of Old San Juan. You'll walk the brightly colored colonial neighborhoods and see a number of interesting sites such as Plaza Colon, Catedral de San Juan, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, the old city walls and much more.
- 02
Lunch in Old San Juan
Pop into one of the many Puerto Rican restaurants in Old Town and sample some authentic local dishes.
- 03
Afternoon Pool & Beach Time
Enjoy as long as you'd like
Day Four- Spa Day
- 01
Spa Treatment at Condado Vanderbilt
Allow 2+ hours
Book aheadEnjoy a relaxing day at the hotel spa. Non-hotel guests may also make an appointment. Book a massage, facial or other treatment and enjoy the amenities before and after including the sauna, steam room and luxurious bathing facilities.
- 02
More Pool & Beach Time
Enjoy your last afternoon in the sun.
- 03
ALTERNATIVE: Day Trip to El Yunque
Allow about 6 hours
Book AheadIf you're seeking more adventure instead of a spa day, book a guided tour of Puerto Rico's gorgeous rainforest, El Yunque. Most tour companies offer hotel pick up and drop off.
- 04
Dinner at Tacos & Tequila
reservation recommendedHave your final dinner overlooking the Atlantic.
Where I Stayed
Condado Vanderbilt, Condado Beach
Where I Ate
Ola for a breakfast buffet
STK for a steak dinner
Cayo Caribe for authentic Puerto Rican
Tacos & Tequila for dinner with a view
Getting Around
Both Old Town San Juan and Condado Beach are very walkable but you will probably need to Uber or taxi between them. Ubers are plentiful in the area and many guided tours offer pick up from your hotel so I have never felt the need to rent a car although many people do and you can easily rent one at the airport.