San Juan
It may be beloved of tourists but this old-school hat shop is no tourist trap. As he has for generations, Guillermo Cristian Jeffs will custom-fit you for…
Must-see shopping in San Juan
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San Juan
This family-run shop sells some of the best vejigantes (Puerto Rican masks) on the island. The patriarch, Castor Ayala, began making and selling the…
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San Juan
This studio showcases the spectacular artwork of Samuel Lind, a master artist whose work is inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Loíza. Lind…
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San Juan
Owned by two friendly sisters, Monica and Nicole, this wallet-friendly store showcases clothes, bags and jewelry from LA- and New York–based designers,…
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San Juan
This standout store from designer Matilsha Marxuach stocks locally made fair-trade products as well as promoting up-and-coming Puerto Rican designers…
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A cavernous shop specializing in Puerto Rican folk art, paintings and jewelry. Items come from artisan workshops from across the island. The prices are on…
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This labyrinthine gallery showcases the work of Ángel Botello, considered one of Latin America's greatest postmodern artists. Works by other international…
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San Juan
This pioneering gallery was founded by Sylvia Villafañe in 1997 to showcase contemporary Puerto Rican artists, such as William Bass, Bobby Cruz López and…
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San Juan
This bookstore has a great selection of books and magazines in both English and Spanish. An extensive children's section makes it a hit with parents…
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The smell of lavender will lead you straight to this artisanal apothecary, where you'll find everything from teas for an upset stomach and oils for…
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San Juan
This well-stocked bookstore carries a good range of Boricua-focused books, all published by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. You'll find everything…
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San Juan
Cigar aficionados will love this mother of all tobacco stores. Ask to be shown into the room-sized humidor to admire some of the world's finest hand…
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San Juan
The remaining pop-up at the once thriving boho-market Santurce POP is a bijoux bookstore selling an ever-changing, curated collection of eclectic titles…
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On weekends, head to Paseo de la Princesa for Puerto Rican folk art – ceramics, leather goods, jewelry – peppered with tourist schlock. And when there's a…
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San Juan
In the heart of Old San Juan, this bookstore has a great selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's titles by Puerto Rican, Latin American and…
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San Juan
This corner boutique oozes tropical chic with flowing dresses and an assortment of shoes and purses. It's not cheap but many of the items are made by…
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San Juan
This massive mall – known simply as Plaza – is the Caribbean’s largest with over 300 stores, 40 eating spots and 13 movie screens. Located near the Hato…
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San Juan
Some of Puerto Rico's best contemporary artists, including Lorenzo Homar and Carmelo Sobrino, are displayed in this gallery.
