Blue Sunflower: Food & Sightseeing Recommendations & General Info
Food scene
Breakfast all day & night. Lunch & Dinner, Cafe Barista, Great Sandwiches, awesome burgers.
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Pannes
1125 Ashford AveBreakfast all day & night. Lunch & Dinner, Cafe Barista, Great Sandwiches, awesome burgers.
Acapulco is a small family owned restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. They offer a true and genuine outlook on Mexican food.
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Acapulco
2021 C. LoízaAcapulco is a small family owned restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. They offer a true and genuine outlook on Mexican food.
Authentic Puertorrican cuisine in a rustic environment in one of the most emblematic places in all of Puerto Rico, the borough of La Perla in Old San Juan. Flanked by the historic fortress walls and with an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean. Drip in, say hi, and enjoy!
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La Garita Yaz
41 C. Lucila SilvaAuthentic Puertorrican cuisine in a rustic environment in one of the most emblematic places in all of Puerto Rico, the borough of La Perla in Old San Juan. Flanked by the historic fortress walls and with an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean. Drip in, say hi, and enjoy!
Nobody likes bland love, so we decided to bring Love and Salt recipe. A set of creative recipes with the Creole delicacies that we all like. Creative drinks are delicious. A pleasant environment and where customer service is the priority.
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Amor y sal
353 Avenida José de DiegoNobody likes bland love, so we decided to bring Love and Salt recipe. A set of creative recipes with the Creole delicacies that we all like. Creative drinks are delicious. A pleasant environment and where customer service is the priority.
The restaurant showcases a unique atmosphere, filled with history where you can taste Italian classic dishes filled with fresh vegetables, a variety of cheeses, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil and fresh handmade pastas made with flour from Naples. This restaurant is walking distance from Blue Sunflower Airbnb.
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Nonna Cucina Rustica
103 C. San JorgeThe restaurant showcases a unique atmosphere, filled with history where you can taste Italian classic dishes filled with fresh vegetables, a variety of cheeses, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil and fresh handmade pastas made with flour from Naples. This restaurant is walking distance from Blue Sunflower Airbnb.
For 35 years offering fresh seafood and fish every day and delicious paellas. Seafood and fresh fish specialties received daily. They have a good selection of wines.
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Marisquería Atlántica de Isla Verde
2475 2475 Loiza StreetFor 35 years offering fresh seafood and fish every day and delicious paellas. Seafood and fresh fish specialties received daily. They have a good selection of wines.
Vegan Puerto Rican restaurant serving traditional dishes including empanadillas, alcapurrias and picadillo de "carne" made with Impossible meat. Also offers vegan burgers, sandwiches, tacos, mac & cheese and more. Kids menu available.
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100% HP
604 Calle CerraVegan Puerto Rican restaurant serving traditional dishes including empanadillas, alcapurrias and picadillo de "carne" made with Impossible meat. Also offers vegan burgers, sandwiches, tacos, mac & cheese and more. Kids menu available.
Wine Bar • Modern kitchen
Gourmet & Deli Market
Bier Garden
Brunch on Sundays
One block from Blue Sunflower Place
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Bottega
1807 C. LoízaWine Bar • Modern kitchen
Gourmet & Deli Market
Bier Garden
Brunch on Sundays
One block from Blue Sunflower Place
If you are crazy about coffee, this is a great coffee shop (in front of Amor y Sal restaurant) with Puerto Rican artisanal coffee. It is about 5 minutes from Blue Sunflower.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hacienda San Pedro
318 C. De DiegoIf you are crazy about coffee, this is a great coffee shop (in front of Amor y Sal restaurant) with Puerto Rican artisanal coffee. It is about 5 minutes from Blue Sunflower.
Homemade Premium Ice Cream!! The parlor specializes in small-batch ice cream and sorbets with funky mixes, locally sourced ingredients and a seasonally rotating menu. The owner uses unrefined sugar and fresh locally sourced high-quality ingredients.
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La Heladería Funkyberry Ice Cream
1509 C. LoízaHomemade Premium Ice Cream!! The parlor specializes in small-batch ice cream and sorbets with funky mixes, locally sourced ingredients and a seasonally rotating menu. The owner uses unrefined sugar and fresh locally sourced high-quality ingredients.
Puerto Rico's Entertainment Destination combining great dining, music, technology and attraction-based entertainment. Try the TOROVERDE Urban Park, is a park in the center of the city, part of the Tmobile District. It has Blazing Bull and Sky Bull, Ziplines where you will fly over lights and landscapes that you will feel in another dimension. Bull Maze is a ropes course where you will develop skills you didn't know you had.
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Distrito T-Mobile
250 Convention BlvdPuerto Rico's Entertainment Destination combining great dining, music, technology and attraction-based entertainment. Try the TOROVERDE Urban Park, is a park in the center of the city, part of the Tmobile District. It has Blazing Bull and Sky Bull, Ziplines where you will fly over lights and landscapes that you will feel in another dimension. Bull Maze is a ropes course where you will develop skills you didn't know you had.
La Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro is an ocean-view rooftop bar and restaurant with some of the best views of La Perla neighborhood and the Atlantic Ocean. The restaurant specializes in Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine, but it's also a great spot to just grab a local beer, sit back, and enjoy the views.
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La Verguenza Viejo San Juan
280 Bulevar del ValleLa Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro is an ocean-view rooftop bar and restaurant with some of the best views of La Perla neighborhood and the Atlantic Ocean. The restaurant specializes in Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine, but it's also a great spot to just grab a local beer, sit back, and enjoy the views.
Amazing food and great taste. Just 30 minutes drive from the apartment.
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Zimple Tapas & Bar
#75 Calle Calderón MujicaAmazing food and great taste. Just 30 minutes drive from the apartment.
Piola at Calle Loíza (minutes from apartment) is an artisan pizzeria with a wide variety of pizzas, pastas, appetizers, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches and desserts prepared with fresh and top quality products.
PIZZA PIOLA SAN JUAN
Calle San GerónimoPiola at Calle Loíza (minutes from apartment) is an artisan pizzeria with a wide variety of pizzas, pastas, appetizers, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches and desserts prepared with fresh and top quality products.
For over three decades Via Appia has been the “it place” to have a traditional Italian pizza or meal in Condado. Its relaxed and casual ambiance surely makes this the hot spot to cool off after a beach outing or even a hard working day. If you are looking for a place to grab a late-night snack or a fresh and yummy pizza, this is a perfect match too for your craving.
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Via Appia's
1350 Ashford AveFor over three decades Via Appia has been the “it place” to have a traditional Italian pizza or meal in Condado. Its relaxed and casual ambiance surely makes this the hot spot to cool off after a beach outing or even a hard working day. If you are looking for a place to grab a late-night snack or a fresh and yummy pizza, this is a perfect match too for your craving.
Great place to eat, good view and DJ, Kareoke from Thursday to Saturday & Monday. You must try arepas with Shrimp or octopus! Among other things. About 10-15 minutes in Uber.
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La Casita Amarilla
Great place to eat, good view and DJ, Kareoke from Thursday to Saturday & Monday. You must try arepas with Shrimp or octopus! Among other things. About 10-15 minutes in Uber.
Great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Creative and fusion of flavors. Try Buñuelos de Calabaza!
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Tostado*
1715 Avenida de la ConstituciónGreat place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Creative and fusion of flavors. Try Buñuelos de Calabaza!
Great Pizza, Calzone and appetizers. 10 Minutes walk in Loiza Street.
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyGreat Pizza, Calzone and appetizers. 10 Minutes walk in Loiza Street.
Zajori Gastro Show
Good 32oz Mojitos!! Great food. 7 Minutes walk!
Awesome native food in a relax atmosphere. Live music from Thursday-Sunday from 6pm-10pm.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe 18
1201 Avenida de la ConstituciónAwesome native food in a relax atmosphere. Live music from Thursday-Sunday from 6pm-10pm.
Sightseeing
The Night Kayak tour is one of the highlights of your entire vacation! Enjoy their clear bottom kayaks outfitted with powerful LED lights. These lights illuminate the water all around creating an ideal atmosphere. They will take picture of your experience and will send it to you at the end. If you like walking is about a 15-20 minutes walk from the Blue Sunflower apartment. Great experience!
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Night Kayak
1014 Ashford AveThe Night Kayak tour is one of the highlights of your entire vacation! Enjoy their clear bottom kayaks outfitted with powerful LED lights. These lights illuminate the water all around creating an ideal atmosphere. They will take picture of your experience and will send it to you at the end. If you like walking is about a 15-20 minutes walk from the Blue Sunflower apartment. Great experience!
For an easy escape from the busy beaches of San Juan, Luquillo is a terrific option. Luquillo Beach, just a short drive from the city, is a palm-lined stretch of golden sand that offers a fair degree of tranquility, without surrounding high-rise buildings and development.
You will find water sport rentals as well.
Check on Kioskos de Luquillo for delicious native food, gifts, drinks, etc. Recommended restaurant: El Terruño.
A stop at the beach can be combined with a day trip to El Yunque National Forest.
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Playa de Luquillo
For an easy escape from the busy beaches of San Juan, Luquillo is a terrific option. Luquillo Beach, just a short drive from the city, is a palm-lined stretch of golden sand that offers a fair degree of tranquility, without surrounding high-rise buildings and development.
You will find water sport rentals as well.
Check on Kioskos de Luquillo for delicious native food, gifts, drinks, etc. Recommended restaurant: El Terruño.
A stop at the beach can be combined with a day trip to El Yunque National Forest.
El Yunque National Forest is a tropical rainforest in northeastern Puerto Rico. From El Portal Visitor Center, a walkway winds through the surrounding treetops. Trails run to La Mina waterfall and Mount Britton, then up to the high-altitude dwarf forest. In the south are ancient petroglyphs, made by the area’s indigenous Taíno people.
Visit this link for reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017
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El Yunque Rain Forest
El Yunque National Forest is a tropical rainforest in northeastern Puerto Rico. From El Portal Visitor Center, a walkway winds through the surrounding treetops. Trails run to La Mina waterfall and Mount Britton, then up to the high-altitude dwarf forest. In the south are ancient petroglyphs, made by the area’s indigenous Taíno people.
Visit this link for reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017
Bioluminescence is one of planet Earth’s best-kept secrets. Tiny organisms make the water glow at night. They found the perfect place to live in the Fajardo Bio Bay. Stir the water of the Bioluminescent Bay and lots of sparkles will activate. Glowing trails will swirl and flow with the water.
The Fajardo Bio Bay Kayak Tour feels like discovering a whole new world. This bioluminescent bay is part of a nature reserve. The entrance is a beautiful mangrove channel. All along the way you are surrounded by protected life, and at night, the stars fill the sky!. Other company is: https://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/
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Eco Adventures Kayaks
987 StreetBioluminescence is one of planet Earth’s best-kept secrets. Tiny organisms make the water glow at night. They found the perfect place to live in the Fajardo Bio Bay. Stir the water of the Bioluminescent Bay and lots of sparkles will activate. Glowing trails will swirl and flow with the water.
The Fajardo Bio Bay Kayak Tour feels like discovering a whole new world. This bioluminescent bay is part of a nature reserve. The entrance is a beautiful mangrove channel. All along the way you are surrounded by protected life, and at night, the stars fill the sky!. Other company is: https://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/
Sample a variety of rum with a guided tasting at Casa Bacardí, in San Juan
Learn how rum is made, and take a guided tour of the Bacardí distillery
Enjoy views of Old San Juan, and get access to the gift shop and restaurant
Get great inclusions—rum tasting, certificate, welcome drink, and souvenir
Check on this link for tickets, reservations and more information:
https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/casa-bacardi/tickets/
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bacardi Factory
Puerto Rico 870Sample a variety of rum with a guided tasting at Casa Bacardí, in San Juan
Learn how rum is made, and take a guided tour of the Bacardí distillery
Enjoy views of Old San Juan, and get access to the gift shop and restaurant
Get great inclusions—rum tasting, certificate, welcome drink, and souvenir
Check on this link for tickets, reservations and more information:
https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/casa-bacardi/tickets/
A visit to the so-called walled city is like traveling back in time. As the second oldest town in America, a walk up and down blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan is a gateway into the core of Puerto Rican history and culture. While in Old San Juan check on:
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- Paseo La Princesa
- Castillo de San Cristobal
- Fortaleza Street
- Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
- Beat the Heat with a Piragua in Old San Juan (A piragua is shaved ice with syrup. Piragueros (the piragua vendors) and their colorful wooden pushcarts can be found near El Morro)
- La Perla Community (Here is a great puerto rican restaurant:
La Garita Yaz Restaurant). This was the place where "Despacito" song was filmed.
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Viejo San Juan
A visit to the so-called walled city is like traveling back in time. As the second oldest town in America, a walk up and down blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan is a gateway into the core of Puerto Rican history and culture. While in Old San Juan check on:
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- Paseo La Princesa
- Castillo de San Cristobal
- Fortaleza Street
- Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
- Beat the Heat with a Piragua in Old San Juan (A piragua is shaved ice with syrup. Piragueros (the piragua vendors) and their colorful wooden pushcarts can be found near El Morro)
- La Perla Community (Here is a great puerto rican restaurant:
La Garita Yaz Restaurant). This was the place where "Despacito" song was filmed.
San Juan Bike Rentals,LLC is a small Bike rentals business located in San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911. They rent Mountain, Road, and Urban bikes.
999 Ashford Ave
(787) 554-2453
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San Juan Boat Rentals, LLC
San Juan Bike Rentals,LLC is a small Bike rentals business located in San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911. They rent Mountain, Road, and Urban bikes.
999 Ashford Ave
(787) 554-2453
Nice beach with chairs & umbrella rental. Close to restaurants and puerto rican fritters like Alcapurrias, Pastelillos, etc. Souvenirs stores.
La Pocita de Punta Maldonado en Piñones
Paseo Punta MaldonadoNice beach with chairs & umbrella rental. Close to restaurants and puerto rican fritters like Alcapurrias, Pastelillos, etc. Souvenirs stores.
An afternoon in Old San Juan at Castillo San Felipe El Morro is a most! If you love sunsets as we do, don't miss one at the left side of El Morro. Bring your favorite drink, seat and relax while the nature surprise you.
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El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaAn afternoon in Old San Juan at Castillo San Felipe El Morro is a most! If you love sunsets as we do, don't miss one at the left side of El Morro. Bring your favorite drink, seat and relax while the nature surprise you.
Toro Verde Adventure Park is located in the town of Orocovis, about an hour and 45 minutes from San Juan and hidden between rolling mountains covered in dense forest. The area boasts some of the most breathtaking mountain views on the Island, which you’ll see flying beneath you, if you choose to go ziplining. Since the park opened in 2009, its network of ziplines and suspension bridges has steadily expanded, and now includes two enormous ziplines, The Beast at nearly 1.5 kilometers and The Monster, the second longest zipline in the world, at 2.5 kilometers.
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Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155Toro Verde Adventure Park is located in the town of Orocovis, about an hour and 45 minutes from San Juan and hidden between rolling mountains covered in dense forest. The area boasts some of the most breathtaking mountain views on the Island, which you’ll see flying beneath you, if you choose to go ziplining. Since the park opened in 2009, its network of ziplines and suspension bridges has steadily expanded, and now includes two enormous ziplines, The Beast at nearly 1.5 kilometers and The Monster, the second longest zipline in the world, at 2.5 kilometers.
Cueva Ventana, or "window cave," is a popular tourist attraction in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. We have trained biologists on staff who provide guided tours of the natural cave, which contains insects, snakes, and bats. Tour guides also discuss the plants on our site, some of which are near extinction, and visitors get to learn about the history of the original Taino Indians during the 45-minute walk.
Cueva Ventana is a cultural landmark that we want to share with people from all over the world. Our facilities are safe and clean, and we maintain them at the highest standards possible in order to ensure everyone has a pleasant, memorable visit. Visitors get to interact with nature in a safe way during the tour, and the view overlooking the magnificent Rio Grande de Arecibo valley is breathtaking for everyone
who makes the trek.
Check on this link for tickets & info:
https://www.cuevaventanapr.com
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Cueva Ventana
Cueva Ventana, or "window cave," is a popular tourist attraction in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. We have trained biologists on staff who provide guided tours of the natural cave, which contains insects, snakes, and bats. Tour guides also discuss the plants on our site, some of which are near extinction, and visitors get to learn about the history of the original Taino Indians during the 45-minute walk.
Cueva Ventana is a cultural landmark that we want to share with people from all over the world. Our facilities are safe and clean, and we maintain them at the highest standards possible in order to ensure everyone has a pleasant, memorable visit. Visitors get to interact with nature in a safe way during the tour, and the view overlooking the magnificent Rio Grande de Arecibo valley is breathtaking for everyone
who makes the trek.
Check on this link for tickets & info:
https://www.cuevaventanapr.com
Neighborhoods
Two blocks from Blue Sunflower you have Ocean Park Beach. Great beach where you can rent beach chairs & umbrella. Order with uber eat to just relax all day at the beach.
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Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaTwo blocks from Blue Sunflower you have Ocean Park Beach. Great beach where you can rent beach chairs & umbrella. Order with uber eat to just relax all day at the beach.
Pamper Yourself
Great place if you want to pamper yourself. Walking distance from our place! Besides, Blue Sunflower has a special code that will give you a 15% discount, use code: SFL2429.
Cloud Spa
Great place if you want to pamper yourself. Walking distance from our place! Besides, Blue Sunflower has a special code that will give you a 15% discount, use code: SFL2429.
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
El Yunque National Forest requires reservation!
Visit this link for reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017
The price is per car!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Use Uber to move around
However, you will find beaches, restaurants, supermarkets walking distance from Blue Sunflower.
Formas de ahorrar
Supermax Supermarket (5am-12am) and 24Hrs To Go Store
You have a supermarket (Supermax) two blocks from Blue Sunflower and a 24hrs To Go Store for fast grocery stuff or quick food pick up one block away. I left a grocery cart at the apartment for your convenience.
Antes de que te vayas
Bacardi Tours Tickets
Require tickets in advance, visit:
https://www.bacardi.com/casa-bacardi/tickets/
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Is Puerto Rico safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Puerto Rico is considered to be one of the most LGBTQ friendly destinations in the Caribbean, with the capital San Juan having an established and lively gay scene, particularly around Santurce and Condado Beach. LGBTQ Puerto Ricans have the same legal protections as heterosexual locals and same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015.
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Is Puerto Rico safe for women travelers?
Puerto Rico is pretty safe for women travelers if you exercise some simple safety precautions and use your common sense as you would back home such as not leaving your valuables unattended and not wandering around poorly lit areas at night.
Some may experience verbal harassment. While it will be mostly harmless, it’s best to ignore it.
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Emergency Info & Numbers
- Fire Extinguisher: I hope you don't need it : ),
however there is one inside the Entrance Closet at the hall!
- Emergency Exit: Door in front of elevator
- Phone Numbers:
Real Emergency: 911
Police San Juan: 787-724-5170
Police Condado: 787-480-2920/787-480-2921/
787-480-2922
Fire Department: 787-722-1120
Condado Hospital: Ashford Avenue: 787-721-2160
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Be Safe!
Like any other traveling is a matter of common sense. Be aware of the following:
- Be careful with your belongings – don't be flashy with jewelry, cash, phones or cameras. Keep it locked up in the safe back at your accommodation if you're going out at night – it's not worth losing your cards or valuables.
- If you plan to have a night out, always walk with someone else, in a group or grab an Uber.
- If you rent a car don't leave valuables things inside or visible.
Formas de ahorrar
Washer & Dryer
The apartment has a small washer & Dryer for your convenience. For better use follow these advises:
- Do not overload them
- After each use clean the dryer filter. It is located inside the dryer basket on the bottom right.