San Mateo Travel Guide
San Juan
Popular places to visit
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.
Carolina Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in San Juan? Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
Top hotels in San Mateo
The Looking Glass Hotel
The staff was super nice. The room was much smaller than the pictures but the bathroom was quite large. Be ready to climb lots of stairs. Rooms on 2nd thru 4th floor are stairs only. The toilet paper situation should have been described when booking. I would have liked the insight of the plumbing ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
Nice location but bed sheets were dirty. Only one thin cover was given making the first night stay uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Beautiful hotel, convenient location and more importantly, the staff are all amazing! Had a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Caribe Hilton
We booked an ocean view balcony premiere room but was placed in a garden view room because we arrived a day late due to flight delays/weather, then we had no hot water for showering until we were placed in the original room we booked a day later, they did give us credit for good and beverages and ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Room was new and spotless
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Aquarius Vacation Club at Dorado del Mar
We checked in on Thursday Feb 26th. As we walked down the hall you could smell a moldy musky smell. I felt water drip on me and looked up and there was a hole cut in the ceiling like 4' by 4' with water dripping and what looked like mold around the hole. There was a 2nd similar hole just down the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo
Santurce
While you're in Santurce, take in top sights like Condado Beach and jump on the metro at Sacred Heart Station to see more of the city.
Parque
While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
Condado
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Condado. Make a stop by Condado Beach or Atlantic Beach while you're exploring the area.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
Miramar
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Miramar. A stop by Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico or Laguna del Condado might round out your trip.
Hato Rey Norte
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Hato Rey Norte. Plaza las Americas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Roosevelt Station or Hato Rey Station to see more of the city.
