Pancho's Paradise

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Pancho's Paradise

Food scene

This is an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant with a stunning view of the El Yunque rainforest. Only a 10-minute scenic drive from Pancho's Paradise.
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This is an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant with a stunning view of the El Yunque rainforest. Only a 10-minute scenic drive from Pancho's Paradise.
Delicious Puerto Rican barbecue and seafood restuarant. Owner's favorite on the whole island!
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Estación
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious Puerto Rican barbecue and seafood restuarant. Owner's favorite on the whole island!
Sushi restaurant located in Old San Juan.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azalea Latin Asian
309 C. de la Fortaleza
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi restaurant located in Old San Juan.
Delicious Italian restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park. Night life nearby.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bocca Osteria Romana
2012 C. Loíza
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious Italian restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park. Night life nearby.
Mexican restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acapulco
2021 C. Loíza
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican restaurant in the heart of Ocean Park.
Bakery and cafe in the town of Canovanas. Only a quick 10-minute drive from Pancho's Paradise.
Crush Coffe & Bakery
Puerto Rico 185
Bakery and cafe in the town of Canovanas. Only a quick 10-minute drive from Pancho's Paradise.
Local Mexican restaurant in Canovanas.
Azteca Restaurants
Local Mexican restaurant in Canovanas.
Juice bar and cafe on the way to the National El Yunque Rainforest official entrance.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Degree 18 Juice Bar
16 Cll Principal
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juice bar and cafe on the way to the National El Yunque Rainforest official entrance.
A favorite fine dining establishment in the heart of Old San Juan.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marmalade
317 C. de la Fortaleza
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A favorite fine dining establishment in the heart of Old San Juan.

Sightseeing

Beautiful rainforest with numerous hikes for all levels and sightseeing that you can't find anywhere else in the US.
1253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Yunque Rain Forest
1253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful rainforest with numerous hikes for all levels and sightseeing that you can't find anywhere else in the US.
Waterfall with a rope swing and cliff jumping.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charco El Hippie
Camino La Planta
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfall with a rope swing and cliff jumping.
Golf course near the rainforest.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
6000 Blvd. Río Mar
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golf course near the rainforest.
Horse Race in Canovanas.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hipódromo Camarero
Avenida Camarero
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horse Race in Canovanas.

Beach

Fun and local public beach with beautiful sand and blue water.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Ocean Park
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun and local public beach with beautiful sand and blue water.
Beautiful beach with surfing, jet skiing, and kiosks full of local shops and restaurants.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Luquillo
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful beach with surfing, jet skiing, and kiosks full of local shops and restaurants.

Neighborhoods

Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants.
902 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Viejo San Juan
902 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants.

Nightlife

La Placita is a historic district and neighborhood of Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, located in the former area of Santurce's old market square in Campo Alegre. La Placita today is a popular dining and nightlife destination in San Juan, while still functioning as a produce and food market during the day.
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Placita is a historic district and neighborhood of Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, located in the former area of Santurce's old market square in Campo Alegre. La Placita today is a popular dining and nightlife destination in San Juan, while still functioning as a produce and food market during the day.

City/town information

Canóvanas is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico, located in the northeastern region, north of Juncos and Las Piedras; south of Loíza; east of Carolina; and west of Río Grande. Canóvanas is most known for the Hipodromo Camarero Horse Races, Outlet Malls, scenic views of the El Yunque rainforest, and central location to both San Juan and the popular beaches of Puerto Rico.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canóvanas
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canóvanas is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico, located in the northeastern region, north of Juncos and Las Piedras; south of Loíza; east of Carolina; and west of Río Grande. Canóvanas is most known for the Hipodromo Camarero Horse Races, Outlet Malls, scenic views of the El Yunque rainforest, and central location to both San Juan and the popular beaches of Puerto Rico.

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

A rental car is the best way to get around in Canovanas.

You can find a good rental car at the airport or from online vendors.
Antes de que te vayas

Tickets for El Yunque National Rainforest

El Yunque National Rainforest requires reservations on the weekends for the main entrance. You can reserve your spot here: Recreation.gov. You can also visit many areas that are outside of the main entrance at no cost.
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A Sweatshirt!

In the mountains it can get a bit chilly at night, so we've found it useful to also pack a light sweatshirt.