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It’s a great destination for solo travel, a girls trip or a romantic couples’ getaway.mofongo.The city is also home to a number of beaches, all of which offer their own versions of tropical paradise, just minutes away from one another.There are few places I’ve visited that I’ll always remember for how colorful they were: Cartagena in Colombia, Cinque Terre in Italy and now Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. It was difficult for me to put my camera away while wandering around the sunny streets of San Juan’s historic center—every single flowered walkway and bright green door begged for my camera’s attention. I had the best time creating beautiful photos with my friend and fellow blogger Edana of Wanderstylust!While I didn’t get the chance to snorkel at Escambron, which sits just a few minutes away from the Caribe Hilton, I’ve heard the beach is one of the best in San Juan for the activity. There are a couple of snorkel and scuba diving shops conveniently located near the beach.Condado is a walkable neighborhood home to oceanside resorts, a long stretch of sandy beach and tons of restaurants. It felt a lot like walking through Miami Beach; sidewalks were lined with chic boutiques and outdoor restaurants boasting international cuisines as well as Puerto Rico’s traditional dishes. Condado Beach seems like it stretches on for miles, with a very Miami-like backdrop of low-rise buildings and hotels.On the Hilton property I found a decently sized secluded beach offering sun beds and umbrellas for hotel guests. The beach is quite calm, almost lagoon-like, thanks to a bed of rocks that seclude the bay from crashing waves.Considered one of the best beaches in San Juan, Escambron is a palm tree-lined beach with soft, white sand and plenty of shade. It’s the most picturesque beach I visited, and an added bonus is that people can also snorkel and scuba dive here.If you’re a fan of Miami, you’ll be a fan of Condado Beach. It’s a long stretch of sand lined with trendy hotels, restaurants and boutiques.Isla Verde is a tourist hotspot as it’s surrounded by beachside resorts. It’s also a mecca for watersports and dining, making it an ideal spot for vacationers.Ocean Park Beach’s laid back vibe attracts both tourists and locals, though it tends to be less crowded than Condado and Isla Verde beaches. There are restaurants nearby, making it easy to grab lunch when spending the day here. Unfortunately the beach was extremely windy when I went, to the point that I had to leave!Pinones Beach is described as more natural and wild than the other beaches on this list. I wish I had the time to make it here as it sounds like an untouched escape from the surrounding city, though it may not be the best for swimming. It’s a mainly local spot, and the surrounding area is known for its fried street food kiosks and fantastic seafood.Puerto Rican cuisine is the kind of home-cooked food I expect to find at my grandmother’s house. It’s warm, soothing and filling—and usually served on a massive plate. Below are some of my favorite restaurants I dined at during my stay at Caribe Hilton.Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant ($$$)La Cueva Del Mar ($$)Kasalta ($)Caficultura ($$)El Jibarito ($)JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.LIKE THIS POST? PIN IT!A Hotel Review of Residence Inn in Sunny Isles BeachHiking Breakneck Ridge: What To Expect From New York’s Toughest HikeSkiing Near NYC: Best Winter Day TripHi, I'm Carla!I'm a travel writer and photographer based in Rio de Janeiro. My goal is to inspire you to travel as much as you can and as far as you can, as I truly believe there is nothing more rewarding — physically, spiritually, mentally — than experiencing the way others live on opposite sides of the world.Get to know me :)Follow Along On InstagramCopyright © 2023 Travel By Carla Vianna

It’s a great destination for solo travel, a girls trip or a romantic couples’ getaway.mofongo.The city is also home to a number of beaches, all of which offer their own versions of tropical paradise, just minutes away from one another.There are few places I’ve visited that I’ll always remember for how colorful they were: Cartagena in Colombia, Cinque Terre in Italy and now Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. It was difficult for me to put my camera away while wandering around the sunny streets of San Juan’s historic center—every single flowered walkway and bright green door begged for my camera’s...

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