San Juan
It may be beloved of tourists but this old-school hat shop is no tourist trap. As he has for generations, Guillermo Cristian Jeffs will custom-fit you for…
Must-see shopping in Puerto Rico
San Juan
This family-run shop sells some of the best vejigantes (Puerto Rican masks) on the island. The patriarch, Castor Ayala, began making and selling the…
San Juan
This studio showcases the spectacular artwork of Samuel Lind, a master artist whose work is inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Loíza. Lind…
Culebra
Perched above Dinghy Dock, this inviting gallery is the creative expression of Jorge Acevedo, a local artist and activist. His work spans many mediums and…
San Juan
Owned by two friendly sisters, Monica and Nicole, this wallet-friendly store showcases clothes, bags and jewelry from LA- and New York–based designers,…
San Juan
This standout store from designer Matilsha Marxuach stocks locally made fair-trade products as well as promoting up-and-coming Puerto Rican designers…
San Juan
A cavernous shop specializing in Puerto Rican folk art, paintings and jewelry. Items come from artisan workshops from across the island. The prices are on…
Vieques
This creative hub is a gallery, store, studio and event space all in one, in a lovely setting near Playa Negra west of Esperanza. The gallery showcases…
San Juan
This labyrinthine gallery showcases the work of Ángel Botello, considered one of Latin America's greatest postmodern artists. Works by other international…
San Juan
This pioneering gallery was founded by Sylvia Villafañe in 1997 to showcase contemporary Puerto Rican artists, such as William Bass, Bobby Cruz López and…
San Juan
This bookstore has a great selection of books and magazines in both English and Spanish. An extensive children's section makes it a hit with parents…
San Juan
The smell of lavender will lead you straight to this artisanal apothecary, where you'll find everything from teas for an upset stomach and oils for…
Siddhia Hutchinson Glen Weilgus Gallery
Vieques
The gallery of artist Siddhia Hutchinson exhibits her first-class paintings of colorful tropical scenes, alongside other artists from the island and…
San Juan
This well-stocked bookstore carries a good range of Boricua-focused books, all published by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. You'll find everything…
Aguadilla
The Beer Box has Puerto Rico's best selection of craft beers, period. There's a surprising variety of Puerto Rican labels available, in addition to…
Vieques
The unmissable pink building five-minutes' walk from the ferry is part-cafe serving up delicious breakfasts and brunches – think top-notch coffee,…
Vieques
Head to this stylish one-stop shop for locally made gifts, accessories, home furnishings, sweet-smelling toiletries and specialty foods. You can even buy…
San Juan
Cigar aficionados will love this mother of all tobacco stores. Ask to be shown into the room-sized humidor to admire some of the world's finest hand…
San Juan
The remaining pop-up at the once thriving boho-market Santurce POP is a bijoux bookstore selling an ever-changing, curated collection of eclectic titles…
Ponce
Selling colorful vejigantes (Puerto Rican masks), santos (small carved figurines representing saints) and trinkets, Utopia is the nicest souvenir shop on…
San Juan
On weekends, head to Paseo de la Princesa for Puerto Rican folk art – ceramics, leather goods, jewelry – peppered with tourist schlock. And when there's a…
Culebra
On the road leading into town, this cavernous gift shop sells everything you might need for the beach – hats, swimwear, T-shirts – plus jewelry and…
San Juan
In the heart of Old San Juan, this bookstore has a great selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's titles by Puerto Rican, Latin American and…
San Juan
This corner boutique oozes tropical chic with flowing dresses and an assortment of shoes and purses. It's not cheap but many of the items are made by…
Rincón
This hip gallery, right on the Plaza de Recreo, sells the work of local artists, as well as cool custom T-shirts and surfwear. It also has environmentally…
Ponce
Winding through crowds of shoppers on Paseo Atocha will lead you to Ponce’s most exciting indoor market, four blocks north of Plaza Las Delicias. The…
Ponce
Just west up the block from Nueva Plaza del Mercado, bustling Mercado Juan Ponce de León has stalls hocking pan-religious voodoo charms and salsa tunes on…
El Yunque & East Coast
Part of the popular Boardriders, this is the place to pick up cool sunglasses, jewelry, shorts and custom-made T-shirts before beach bumming.
San Juan
This massive mall – known simply as Plaza – is the Caribbean’s largest with over 300 stores, 40 eating spots and 13 movie screens. Located near the Hato…
Vieques
The go-to place in Esperanza for all your beach needs – swimwear, shades and sun lotion, along with caps, shoes and T-shirts from local designers.
San Juan
Some of Puerto Rico's best contemporary artists, including Lorenzo Homar and Carmelo Sobrino, are displayed in this gallery.
North Coast
Lift has an impeccable reputation for hand-crafting surfboards and sells all kinds of surfing accessories.
Culebra
A colorful gift shop selling Culebra T-shirts, cheap postcards and lots of knickknacks that are sure to delight those left at home.
