Coliseo Roberto Clemente (500 Avenida Roosevelt, across from Plaza las Américas, Hato Rey) — The arena has become an important island venue for concerts and fairs in addition to its status as a sports facility. Rap, reggae, salsa, jazz, and pop musicians all play this venue, which holds 8,000 people.
Centro de Bellas Artes Luís A. Ferré (Avenida Ponce de León, Parada 22, Santurce) – this multi-use performance center features three main concert and theater halls for performing arts displays, including ballet, plays, operas and concerts, as well as contemporary music. It was renamed in 1994 after the late Puerto Rican politician and philanthropist Luis […]
Centro de Bellas Artes Luís A. Ferré (Avenida Ponce de León, Parada 22, Santurce) – this multi-use performance center features three main concert and theater halls for performing arts displays, including ballet, plays, operas and concerts, as well as contemporary music. It was renamed in 1994 after the late Puerto Rican politician and philanthropist Luis […]
Brava (El San Juan Hotel & Casino, 6063 Avenida Isla Verde, Isla Verde) — A long line of young partygoers can be spotted at the door of this chic club at the El San Juan Hotel. The two-level club, each with its own DJ and dance floor, is one of the best places for dancing. […]
Barlovento (Plaza Alberto Escudero, 1043 Avenida Ashford, Condado) — Packed on weekends, this chic outdoor bar that’s on a breezy plaza is a great place to sip tropical drinks oceanside. It also has a menu if hunger strikes.
Bar Gitano (1309 Avenida Ashford, C-1, Condado) — One of the few late-night dining options in Condado, Bar Gitano keeps the tasty tapas and sangria flowing until around midnight during the week, later on weekends.
Yerba Buena (1350 Avenida Ashford, Condado) — Tables on the terrace are hard to come by at this Cuban restaurant, one of the busier spots in Condado. That’s fine, because the glassed-in dining room is even more comfortable and has exactly the same view. Cuban classics such as ropa vieja (“old clothes”—meat cooked so slowly […]
Hedonism II (Superclubs, Norman Manley Blvd., Negril) – yes – for a price (day or night pass for US$100/men, US$50/women), even non-guests can attend the wild & raunchy parties that typically take place here. That price includes all the food & drink you can consume, along with the entertainment. These days, Hedonism II has been […]
Risky Business (Norman Manley Blvd., Negril) – this lively seaside bar is popular at all hours, with live Reggae music at night. The crowds here tend to be young (especially during the Spring Break period). Regulars recommend coming here on Tuesdays, Thursday & Saturdays. Friday is Karaoke night here. Even Mondays here are busy (wet […]
Rick’s Café (West End Road, Negril) – this popular hangout spot is not simply a seaside location, but a cliffside one. This area is known as “West End Cliffs”, the café’s highest platform jump is 35 feet and ensures the thrill of a lifetime. This has become a favored hangout for not only regular vacationers, […]