San Juan Shopping

Shopping in San Juan

  1. Market

    If you like the smell of fish and oranges, the bustle of people, and trading jests in Spanish as you bargain for a bunch of bananas, this market is for you. As much a scene as a place to shop, the market continues the colonial tradition of an indoor market that spills into the streets.

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  2. A

    Plaza Las Américas

    The Caribbean’s largest shopping mall is the 200-store Plaza Las Américas situated 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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  3. B

    Plaza Carolina

    This mall lies to the 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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  4. C

    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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  5. D

    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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  6. E

    Bookworm

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

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  7. F

    Librería Thekes

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

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  8. G

    Bell, Book & Candle

    Pulls in the vacation crowd and offers a wide range of English titles.

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  9. H

    Bóveda

    Bóveda is an Old Town shop worth looking out for.

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