Top Rated Attractions in San Juan

Located in the Hato Rey district, this interesting art gallery offers local and international artists' works, including sculpture, painting and several other mixed media formats. This is a good opportunity to purchase a lasting momento of your visit rather than a collection of knick-knacks emblazoned with "from Puerto Rico." Be sure to call ahead for current exhibitions.

This beautiful 75-acre park is a favorite venue for picture taking, particularly wedding photos. The chapel located in the bamboo forest is also used for small weddings. The orchid gardens display over 30,000 flowers, while 125 different species of trees can be found in the Palm garden. If you are a lover of heliconias, then the exotic flower collection will appeal to you. Here you can view the giant lobster claw variety. Other areas of interest include the outdoor sculpture gardens, the Herbarium and the fantastic "Jardin Monet" with its display of aquatic and terrestrial flowering plants. Admission free. Parking available. Disabled access is limited.

Cajiga Studio web site exhibits Luis Germán Cajiga art work. His work has been displayed at the Puerto Rican Athenian, the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, the Museum of the University of Puerto Rico, the Catholic University of Ponce, the Inter-American University and the Museo de Arte de Ponce and all over the world. Acrylics and serigraphs can be ordered online at wholesale prices.

Desto is an art space founded and run by Raquel Quijano, Omar Obdulio and Jason Mena. The Puerto Rican word Desto is a slang expression which means 'this and that'. Both artists and art lovers will enjoy exploring this compact gallery which displays a plethora of art forms. The ambiance maybe casual but the work done here is taken very seriously. Experimentation, innovation and eclectic combination of themes is what one will find here. The shows are full of surprises and minute details. This place is a must-visit for those who have an eye for art.

Since 2011 when Galeria Roberto Paradiso was founded, it has become one of the leading Art Galleries in San Juan. An expression of the artistic vision and love of Contemporary Art of it's founder, Francisco Rovira Rullán, the gallery hosts exhibitions of up and coming Puerto Rican artists, focusing on the relatively undiscovered and new faces in the art world. The gallery hosts exciting exhibitions, Art fairs, as well as cultural events, all revolving around Rovira's vision to bring the Art of his country and community into the global arena. Certainly worth a visit, whether you're a collector, or you love contemporary Art. The Galeria Roberto Paradiso has specific hours, so do check before you visit. For upcoming exhibitions and events, visit the website.

This is the house of the first Puerto Rican representative in the Spanish Cortes (courts); Senor Ramón Power y Giralt. Centuries ago, he entered the cortes and was instrumental in obtaining several important rights for the inhabitants of Puerto Rico. The place now houses the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust where you can view a video documentary and several exhibits related to Power y Giralt. Admission is free.