Must-see shopping in 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…

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…

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…

Owned by two friendly sisters, Monica and Nicole, this wallet-friendly store showcases clothes, bags and jewelry from LA- and New York–based designers,…

This standout store from designer Matilsha Marxuach stocks locally made fair-trade products as well as promoting up-and-coming Puerto Rican designers…

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…

This labyrinthine gallery showcases the work of Ángel Botello, considered one of Latin America's greatest postmodern artists. Works by other international…

This pioneering gallery was founded by Sylvia Villafañe in 1997 to showcase contemporary Puerto Rican artists, such as William Bass, Bobby Cruz López and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Some of Puerto Rico's best contemporary artists, including Lorenzo Homar and Carmelo Sobrino, are displayed in this gallery.