Beach near San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan Travel Guide

Puerto Rico

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico and has a population of 418,140. It sits on the island’s north coast, with the city centre close to several beaches and the Caribbean Sea.

Most travellers arrive via Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), while Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) also serves the city. Nearby beaches include Playa de los Cabes, 1.6 kilometres away, Escambrón Beach, 2 kilometres away, and Balneario Condado, 2.5 kilometres away. Condado Beach, Ocean Park Beach, Playa de Levittown, El Alambique Beach and Isla Verde Beach are also within 10 kilometres of San Juan.

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Local time

418,140

Population

4,199 miles away

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Weather in San Juan

Wed

29°

Thu

31°

Fri

30°

Know before you go

Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 9-1-1

Dial code +17871939

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Puerto Rico for various service industries. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation for good service.

Best time to visit San Juan

Jan

27°16

Feb

27°18

Mar

28°14

Apr

28°21

May

30°19

Jun

31°16

Jul

30°18

Aug

30°19

Sep

30°19

Oct

30°20

Nov

29°18

Dec

28°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near San Juan

  • Playa de los Cabes

    1.6 km away

  • Escambrón Beach

    2 km away

  • Balneario Condado

    2.5 km away

  • Condado Beach

    Condado Beach

    3 km away

  • Ocean Park Beach

    Ocean Park Beach

    5.1 km away

  • Playa de Levittown

    7.5 km away

  • El Alambique Beach

    8.9 km away

  • Isla Verde Beach

    9.9 km away

Things to do in San Juan

  1. San Juan National Historic Site

    historic site

    1.9 km

  2. Castillo San Felipe del Morro

    historic site

    2 km

  3. Castillo San Cristóbal

    national park

    0.6 km

  4. Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

    modern art museum

    4.6 km

  5. Pablo Casals Museum

    museum

    1.3 km

  6. Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

    christian place of worship

    4.2 km

  7. Cuartel de Ballajá

    historic site

    1.5 km

  8. Laguna del Condado

    park

    3.4 km

Getting there

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport · 11.1 km

Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport · 1.3 km

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