by marcopolo | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog
No big hotel chains—just a long stretch of beach, a buzzing food scene, and a crowd that prefers things local. Ocean Park has always been a haven in the midst of the city: a laid-back, beachfront enclave where mid-century homes, guesthouses, and open-air cafés now sit...
by marcopolo | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog
Some travelers want private beaches and curated cocktails. Others prefer flip-flops, fish tacos, and a surfboard in hand. Luckily, our Marco Polo Travelers have options with two destinations east of San Juan—Bahía Beach and Luquillo. A short drive from each other,...
by marcopolo | Feb 23, 2025 | Blog
Puerto Rico’s coffee heritage runs deep, once supplying beans so prized they were served at European royal courts and the Vatican—a gilded legacy now vaunted by premier island brands like Alto Grande. Closer to home, full-service panaderías (bakeries) have been...
by marcopolo | Feb 15, 2025 | Blog
The hip neighborhood of Santurce has become San Juan’s culinary epicenter, where chefs blend tradition with innovation across lively food parks, intimate eateries, and chef-driven kitchens. From James Beard Award-winning talent to inventive new openings, here are six...
by marcopolo | Feb 8, 2025 | Blog
Isla Verde has long been a gateway to Puerto Rico’s beaches, nightlife, and culture. Its transformation began in the 1950s with the opening of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and the debut of the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in 1958, attracting icons like...
