When in San Juan, you can visit La Placita de Santurce… It’s a vibrant open-air marketplace with food, outdoor drink stands, bars, dancing, and nightlife…. La Placita personally isn’t my favorite place to hang out for a family trip, but does offer a lot if you’re traveling with adults and want to experience the area. Let’s chat about it…
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What is La Placita de Santurce
It offers a little bit of everything – that’s particularly great for adults.
- Restaurants
- Shops
- Bars
- Street vendors
- Art galleries
- Parks
- Plazas
You can get into some day drinking at one of these outdoor bar restaurants in La Placita…
So – if you like to party, come here!
Foodie tip: during the day, visit Plaza Del Mercado
In the middle of La Placita is Plaza Del Mercado.
Outside are these awesome avocado sculptures my family enjoyed.
I kind of want one for my front yard!
During the day, you can browse the open-air market and check out local produce.
It gets lively here at night!
Why I say this is better for adults is that it becomes alive when the sun goes down in San Juan!
In La Placita de Santurce, they say that every day is a celebration of Puerto Rican culture.
You’ll see it in the beautiful Santurce murals you pass on the way to La Placita.
Grab a bite for dinner and then stay to enjoy the vibrant music and people dancing in the street during a fun night out…
There are so many restaurants in La Placita to check out. I don’t have a favorite recommendation yet, so check back!
Best Puerto Rico travel guides on Sip Bite Go…
- See an honest review of the Bacardi tour in Puerto Rico.
- Browse what to do in San Juan.
- See what to do in Puerto Rico with family for a kid-friendly trip.
- Check out the Caribe Hilton resort in San Juan.
- See the famous Santurce art walk tour.
- Eat yummy food at Deaverdura.
- Grab a craft beer and pub food at La Taberna Lúpulo.
- Visit beautiful Luquillo Beach.
- Visit San Felipe Del Morro Castle.
- See a *rainforest* tour to El Yunque Puerto Rico.
- Check out this guide to La Placita de Santurce.
- Have kids? Visit TORO VERDE Urban Park.
- Grab a bite in Old San Juan at Triana Tapas & Flamenco.
- Visit the bar at Hotel el Convento.
- Try a steak at Princesa Gastrobar.
- Learn how many airports are in Puerto Rico.
- History buffs – explore Plaza del Quinto Centenario.
- Have family fun at our favorite Old San Juan playground.
- Try the popular mofungo dish at local restaurant – Rincon Ibérico.
- See my review of The Spoon Experience San Juan Excursion.
- See the best restaurants in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Hey there – hope that answers all your questions about visiting this tourist destination on La Placita.
Enjoy your travels and chat soon on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube.
– Jenna
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