With a lively music scene just begging you to dance and some of the best mixologists in the world showing off their skills, it’s no secret that Puerto Rico has some great nightlife. With San Juan at its epicentre, don’t be surprised if you end up at home later in the evening than you expected. Read on to find out about the legendary San Juan nightlife from the chill beach bars to the sexy nightclubs and everything in between.
La Placita De Santurce
You can’t create a list of events and nightlife in San Juan without first mentioning La Placita de Santurce. Known for fun parties and outdoor dancing, La Placita seems like an ordinary market during the day. Once the evening hits, however, it transforms into the neighbourhood’s favourite nightspot for end-of-the-week celebrations.
Visit on a Thursday or Friday night for when the charming market plaza transforms into an energetic street party. You can share a meal with a friend in the surrounding eateries before letting loose and dancing merengue or salsa into the early hours of the morning.
La Factoria
First opened in 2013, La Factoria has already made a huge impression on not just the locals but also on the world stage. It’s been voted one of the world’s best bars five years in a row and is renowned for its incredible cocktails that harness local flavours.
If you’re looking for more of a relaxed setting with an intimate dance scene, La Factoria brings the magic. You’ll find twinkling string lights, a labyrinthine layout, and old fashioned cocktails that make you nostalgic for a time you never got to experience.
Club Kronos
When nothing except dancing your heart out all night will do, Kronos is more than happy to deliver. It keeps things simple with minimal-style decor leaving a large space dedicated to dancing. Club Kronos is one of the best night clubs in San Juan, featuring a swaying crowd that fills the club to the brim, bouncing laser lights and epic effects, and different themed nights each week.
More San Juan Nightlife To Discover
If you’ve got extra time and you’re keen to check out more fun night life in San Juan, one of the best ways to discover more is to ask the locals to see where they like to spend their time. The city is filled with great nightlife so it’s easy to head out, see where the crowds are heading to and follow along. Here are some more night life in San Juan options to add to your list:
- El Batey
- El Bar Bero
- Club Brava
- Wet at San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel
- Nono’s
- Jungle Bird
- Barrachina
- The Mezzanine
- Taberna Boricua
Help Planning Your Trip
Now that you’ve got your San Juan nightlife sorted, it’s time to plan out your days in Puerto Rico. From historical sites to turquoise beaches, San Juan can be as action-packed or laidback as you need it to be. Head to our Travel section for more fun things to do during the day that will make your San Juan vacation one to remember.