Puerto Rico Vacation?

Question

How far is San Juan from Isla Verde? Where would be a better place to stay with a car or without? Looking to be situated directly on the beach. Would prefer to be close to restaurants and shops.

Answer 1

well Isla verde is  about 15 minutes  from Old San Juan if there's  No Traffic.  

If  You're planning to stay in the san Juan/carolina area  You don't  have to rent a Car  if  You're  willing to use Public Transportation..we have a Train , buses and mini vans.

check this  sites

www.gotopuertorico.com

www.welcome.topuertorico.org

to check the hotels  try  www.tripadvisor.com

Answer 2

Isla Verde is part of San Juan, it a neighborhood name. If you want to stay on the beach you should look at hotels in Isla Verde, they have a nice, miami like beach with many hotels. But remember, look for Beachfront, not oceanfront.   If you stay in San Juan you will not need to rent a car. Everything is in close distance & you can get to it by public transportation. Old San Juan is about 10-15 minutes away by bus or taxi. Here are all the historical sights & alot of restaraunts & nightlife. Also Isla Verde has alot of restaraunts & casinos too.  Enjoy your trip! I would reccomend renting a car if you want to see other sites outside the city, like El Yunque rain forest & the bioluminescent bay or Camuy Caves & Arecibo Telescope. But you can also take tourist bus trips from San Juan.