San Juan

the urbanist: san juan 6/8/2018

Week 10: San Juan Is a City on the Rise Despite its struggles, the capital of Puerto Rico continues to provide a fascinating, fun, and passport-free getaway for Statesiders.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/8/2018

Rainforests and Rum Castles: The Best Day Trips From San Juan When locals need to get away, they go to El Yunque, Tanama River, Fajardo, Ponce, and Piñones.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/7/2018

From Tito to Trap: Inside San Juan’s Music and Dance Scene Puerto Rico’s biggest export is its music. Here’s where the locals go for live shows and euphoric rug-cutting.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/6/2018

Piña Coladas and Carbonated Negronis: A San Juan Drinking Primer This used to be a rum town—and only a rum town. Things have changed.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/6/2018

Muévete!: How to Break a Sweat in San Juan Kite surfing, paddleboarding, cycling, yoga on the beach, and other ways to get your blood pumping.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/5/2018

A High-Low Art Lover’s Guide to San Juan From the streets to the galleries, there is beauty everywhere you turn.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/4/2018

Where the Locals Would Stay in San Juan If They Weren’t Local Availability is high and prices are much gentler than before the storms.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 6/4/2018

Life After Maria: How Travelers Can Help Puerto Rico Recover “How can I help?” has replaced “Why isn’t Puerto Rico a state?” as the number one question asked by visitors.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan 5/7/2018

Trapeze Lessons, Sketch Shows, and Other Things to Do When It Rains in San Juan A wet day needn’t spoil your vacation. When the clouds burst, in-the-know locals explore cultural centers, art-house cinemas, and sketch comedy shows.

By Kathleen Squires

the urbanist: san juan

Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Follow Before Visiting San Juan Our essentials include Boricua cookbooks, a Frontline documentary, and graphic novels starring Puerto Rico’s first female superhero.

By Kathleen Squires