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Many travelers today are familiar with the idea of an “all-inclusive” resort, designed to make guests stay within the resort boundaries to consume all meals and enjoy entertainment. Isla Verde is more of an All-inclusive Destination. For those wanting a central location from which they can explore the highlights of an exciting vacation destination, Isla Verde is pretty hard to match. Isla Verde offers exciting nightlife, great hotels for every budget, a beautiful lively beach. Nearby you can explore UNESCO sites, quiet beaches, great shopping, world-class natural attractions, exhilarating activities, and much more. Within a half-hour of arriving at the airport, you could be checking into your hotel, no precious vacation time is wasted on travel when you choose Isla Verde.
Best Things to Do in Isla Verde
Carolina, Puerto RicoRelax & Play at Isla Verde Beach
Isla Verde has the best beaches in the Metro Region of Puerto Rico. Light golden sand, tall palm trees framing the shore, and warm turquoise water for refreshing and playing after basking under the Puerto Rican sun. Isla Verde has some of the best and trendiest beachfront resorts in Puerto Rico so guests can jump right in, just a few steps away. Unlike most city Caribbean City destinations, Isla Verde beach is long and wide so they rarely feel crowded, there’s plenty of sand for visitors to find an open relaxing spot.
ATV & Horseback Riding Adventure at Hacienda Campo Rico
+ Hacienda Campo Rico
Have Fun on the Water
No vacation destination is complete without offerings of fun adventures and experiences on the water. Visitors to the beaches of Isla Verde can choose from a variety of water sports for the entire family to enjoy. Always wanted to learn how to surf? Pine Grove is a popular beach for surfers in Isla Verde, surfing lessons are available. Choose from flyboarding, parasailing, banana boat rides, catamaran rides, boat tours, jet ski rentals, paddle boarding, and more. Ask your hotel concierge for information or just go to the beach and choose from the watersports available, you’ll find a variety of watersports and equipment rentals.
Best Things to Do & Places to Visit near Isla Verde
Carolina, Puerto RicoVisit Old San Juan
+ Old San Juan & Tours
Take a day trip to Icacos Cay
+ Icacos Cay & Tours
El Yunque Rainforest & Luquillo Beach
+ El Yunque Rainforest & Luquillo
One of the tours from Isla Verde is a visit to the enchanting El Yunque National Rainforest and Luquillo Beach, a favorite among locals and tourists.
Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay
+ Bioluminescent Bay Tours
Please Note: For the best experience and brightest bioluminescence, plan on visiting on a moonless night. The fuller the moon, the less brightness you’ll see on the lagoon.
Cruise to Amazing Culebra Island
+ Best Tours to Culebra Island & Flamenco Beach
Culebra is one of the jewels of Puerto Rico, like visiting the Caribbean of the past where the rhythm is calmer and nature reigns free of heavy development and crowded beaches. Culebra is home to Flamenco Beach, always included on the list of “Best Beaches in the World & THe Caribbean”. From Isla Verde, you can book a tour on a catamaran where you’ll cruise on the gorgeous Caribbean Sea and head to the best snorkeling beaches with crystal clear water where you can swim with sea turtles. + Flamenco Beach, Culebra
Casa Bacardi Distillery
+ Casa Bacardi Distillery
Bacardi Distillery is the largest premium rum distiller in the world, manufacturing producing more than 80% of the Bacardi consumed worldwide. The Bacardi Distillery is located in the municipality of Catano, you can get there by taking a short ferry ride from the pier in Old San Juan. Bacardi Distillery offers excellent tours: Historical Tour, Rum Tasting, Tour Mixology Tour, & Private Tasting with Food Pair Tour. The gift shop is amazing with many unique items only sold at the Bacardi Distillery. This is an excellent activity for groups traveling to Puerto Rico for a special event or business meeting.
+ Tours – Casa Bacardi Distillery ⎮ + Casa Bacardi – Puerto Rico
Best Resorts in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
From $175 - Beachfront Resort
2020 Awards
- Traveler's Choice 2020 by TripAdvisor
+ Fairmont El San Juan
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Fairmont El San Juan, one of the most well-known hotels in Puerto Rico was recently renovated. Enjoy upscale accommodations, various dining options from casual by the pool to fine dining. Fairmont El San Juan Hotel offers one of the most elegant lounges in the San Juan / Metro Tourist District and one of the most popular nightclubs. Travelers seeking relaxation will find it at the cabanas by the pool, the famous Isla Verde beach just steps away, and the pampering spa.
- Highlights: Luxurious spa, lounge/bars, beachfront location, lively entertainment, four pools, on-site restaurants, nightclub, full-service salon, wedding venue, meetings space, full-service spa, business center, fitness center, family services, shops, water-sports. Fully accessible accommodations, restaurants, and public areas.
- Rates: from $210
- Location: Isla Verde Beach ⎜ 6063 Av. Isla Verde, Carolina, PR 00979 ⎜ Tel: 787-791-1000
Intercontinental San Juan
From $150 - Family Resort, Beachfront
2020 Awards
#19 – Best Hotels in Puerto Rico by US News
+ Royal Sonesta San Juan
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InterContinental San Juan, given the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award, offers leisure and business travelers 398 luxury guest rooms including 22 suites. The InterContinental San Juan has five restaurants, a wine bar, a lobby bar, and a cafe. The Akua Spa invites guests to experience pampering and relaxation.
Highlights: Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurants, bars/lounges, full-service spa, outdoor pool, free children's club, 24-hour fitness center, business center, smoke-free rooms.
Rates: from $150
Location: Isla Verde Beach ⎜ 5961 Av. Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979 ⎜ Tel: 787-791-6100
More to Do & See in Isla Verde & Nearby
Try your Luck at the Casinos
+ Casinos in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
Ask locals and most of them will agree that Isla Verde is the place to go for casino action with an exciting nightlife. You enjoy a variety of popular table games and slot machines. Casinos Hotels & Resorts in Isla Verde stand out for their attractive lounges, live entertainment, and fantastic dining experiences. Isla Verde has a casino for every traveler from sophisticated and glamorous to the more casual ambiance. Along Ave. Isla Verde you’ll find the most popular casino resorts within walking distance of each other.
Hop the Trendy Lounges of Isla Verde
+ Lounges in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
La Posita Beach
+ La Posita Beach
You may feel quite happy lounging at the beach just steps from your hotel or resort in Isla Verde, but just a few minutes east of the neighboring town of Loiza, you’ll find a great beach which most likely you’ll have to yourself. La Posita means “The Little Pool”, although the beach is along the Atlantic Ocean, the beach area feels more like a natural pool. The natural wall created a protected area that keeps the strong surf from coming in, waters constantly flow through the rock wall, depending on the tide, the beach can be shallow or deeper, the water is crystal clear. During weekends, local families with children head to La Posita for a relaxed fun day with family and friends where children can swim and play on the water. You’ll have to bring everything to this beach, there are no beach rentals or restrooms in the area. Just pack your sunblock, beach towel, snorkel gear, and a few snacks, from Isla Verde it makes a nice morning trip.
Go Golfing
+ Golf near Isla Verde
Schedule a tee time for an unforgettable golf experience at one of the luxurious golf resorts along the east coast of Puerto Rico. West of Isla Verde is the town of Dorado, known for luxury world-class golf courses along the golden coast. See golf resorts near Isla Verde / San Juan.
Paseo Loiza
+ Piñones, Loiza
+ Shopping
+ Aquasol
+ Museo del Niño
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Basic Facts - Isla Verde - Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Location: Isla Verde is located on the north coast of Puerto Rico. Most people think of Isla Verde being in the capital city of San Juan; Isla Verde is actually a district of the municipality of Carolina.
- Isla Verde is home to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
- Tourism Information Office: Luis Muñoz Marin Airport Tel: 787-791-1014
