Palmas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Casa Bacardi
Sip rum in a celebrated San Juan distillery that offers a variety of tours that explain the processes of making the immensely popular spirit.
Port of San Juan
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.
Luquillo Beach
Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.
Condado Beach
This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.
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.
Escambron Beach
Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.
Activities
FlyDining: Sunset & City Lights Dinner Over Old San Juan
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer
El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour
Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide
Our pick of the best Palmas Hotel Deals
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect and close to everything.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
The hotel was fabulous. Clean, bright, brand new and smelled great! The food was excellent. The staff was great and very accommodating to my family and I. Extremely pet friendly which was great for our 2 year old Maltipoo. Highly recommend to anyone and will certainly go back.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Super. Especial todo no tengo quejas
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
The room was at 69 I tried to warm up the room but it didn’t, I was freezing. I don’t like to be cold so that was an issue for me.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Condado Plaza Hotel
Great room. Beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. The Playacita Del Condado beach is right in front of the hotel. Safe and clean water. No rip currents or riptides at this beach unlike other Condado beaches. Excellent breakfast at the hotel. Good housekeeping. Really comfortable beds in the ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The room was clean, the pool area was well kept and staff was very welcoming
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmas
Catedral
While visiting Catedral, you might make a stop by sights like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Plaza de Armas.
San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Teatro Tapia are top sights worth seeing.
Old San Juan
The interesting museums and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old San Juan. A stop by Port of San Juan or Castillo de San Cristobal might round out your trip.
San Juan Antiguo
Amazing beaches interesting history and top sights from Port of San Juan to Pier 4 – discover San Juan Antiguo, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.
Puerta de Tierra
Travellers to Puerta de Tierra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of San Juan and Escambron Beach.
