29/08/2026
Have only 3 days in San Juan, Puerto Rico? Here’s how we’d spend them. 🇵🇷
Food, beaches, art, local shops, Puerto Rican rum, and some of our favorite neighborhoods — here’s our 3-day San Juan itinerary, curated by Spoon.
THURSDAY | ARRIVE + SANTURCE
Check in and start with dinner at Vianda ,followed by cocktails at Jungle Bird and a walk through La Placita de Santurce.
FRIDAY | BEACH + OLD SAN JUAN
Start with breakfast at Casa Paulina Puerto Rico , spend the morning at Ocean Park Beach, then head into historic Old San Juan. Visit Galería Botello, shop local at MUNS , Puerto Rican Arts & Crafts, and El Galpón, and experience the food, history, and culture of the city with us on spoon Sunset Walk & Taste Tour. Finish the night with cocktails at Cui Cui Viejo San Juan and music at El Más Allá
SATURDAY | PUERTO RICAN RUM + SANTURCE
Grab breakfast and coffee at Tostadopr , then visit Ron del Barrilito Visitor Center at Hacienda Santa Ana to learn about Puerto Rican rum. Return to Santurce for lunch at SUR | Barra Nikkei and take the afternoon to relax before dinner at cocinaalfondo , cocktails at , and a final stop at watusi .
SUNDAY | ART + BRUNCH
Start the morning at SÓN Kitchen & Cocktails, visit the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico then enjoy brunch at before heading to the airport.
The goal isn’t to fit everything into one weekend. It’s to experience San Juan through its food, art, beaches, neighborhoods, and people — while leaving enough room to actually enjoy it.
Save this San Juan, Puerto Rico itinerary for your next trip and read our full 3 Days in San Juan, Puerto Rico: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary at the link in bio.
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