San Juan Shopping

  1. Artisans Fair

    Head here for more traditional shopping. The market is generally open on weekends, but call the PRTC ahead of time to inquire about changing hours of operation.

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  2. Bell, Book & Candle

    This bookshop pulls in the vacation crowd and offers a wide range of English titles.

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  3. Bookworm

    Gay literature in Spanish and English as well as mainstream picks. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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  4. Bóveda

    Bóveda is an Old Town shop worth looking out for.

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  5. Butterfly People

    There's good shopping at Butterfly People. Popular Puerto Rican souvenirs include santos crafts, domino sets, cigars, rum and coffee.

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  7. Librería Thekes

    Novels, travel books, bios, thrillers and magazines in both English and Spanish.

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  8. Mercado de Río Piedras

    Of course, there's also the market for produce, meats and bargain clothing.

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  9. Plaza Carolina

    This is market east of the city, offering US standards such as JC Penney and Sears among its collection of 150 shops. It is off Hwy 26 (Expreso Baldorioty de Castro) in Carolina.

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  10. Plaza Las Américas

    Took the wrong turning at Miami airport? Well, no actually. The Caribbean's largest shopping mall is the 200-store Plaza Las Américas situated rather ostentatiously in Hato Rey. It's as indigenously Puerto Rican as Starbucks, but it sells almost everything you're ever likely to need.

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