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Celebrate Your Caribbean Christmas in San Juan Puerto Rico

Post author By MarkDerho
Post date December 4, 2020
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CARRIBEAN CHRISTMAS IN SAN JUAN, PR

Kick Off
Caribbean Christmas
in San Juan, PR

It’s extra-busy every year during the winter holiday, hurry to make your bike rental or kayak rental reservations at (787) 497-0007.

King's Holiday or Christmas

ho ho ho!

CONDADO TOURISM CENTER is open everyday during Christmas Holiday, and during the 10-day Puerto Rico Three King’s Holiday. Please call for reservations or book online as we may not be open all-hours during the holiday season.

Christmas and Three King's Holiday in puerto Rico

Let’s celebrate.

Special HOT Group Offer

Christmas Season is HOT in PR, and so our special offers and discounts for pre-planned groups of 6-persons or more, or for specific Partner Hotel guests!

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BIKES, KAYAKS, PADDLE BOARDS & MORE... located at the Condado Tourism Center

FEATURING

Bicycle Rental
Kayak & Paddle Board Rental
Last Day Luggage Storage
Free Photo Booth

Bicycle Rental

Rent a premium 21-speed comfort-hybrid bicycle at BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO, located in the CTC. Great bikes for everyone.

Kayak Rental

Rent a single (1-person) or tandem (2-people) kayak at CONDADO KAYAK RENTAL, located in the CTC. Fun casual kayaking in Condado.

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO

CTC is home to BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO, San Juan’s #1-rated 5-Star Bike Rental Business, according to Google. The website is #1-rated by reviews and #1-ranked on Google search, so… super easy to find. Just “Google”, “bike rental” when you’re in San Juan to find us first.

CONDADO KAYAK RENTAL

CTC presents CONDADO KAYAK RENTAL, our newest offering. We’re within sight of the Condado Lagoon and feature premium Sit-on-top Kayaks for single, tandem and triple-persons watersports. And, we also have stand-up paddle boards (or SUP’s) too.

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San Juan Info

Ride the Car-Free Bike Path to Old San Juan

Post author By MarkDerho
Post date November 3, 2020
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RIDE the CAR-FREE BIKE PATH to OLD SAN JUAN

The best bikes for rent in San Juan, Puerto Rico are in Condado.

SAFE FAMILY FUN
RIDE the CAR-FREE BIKE PATH to OLD SAN JUAN

Where do i get a bike?

If you need to rent a bike, start at BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO in the CONDADO TOURISM CENTER. The space is located just off Ashford Avenue. and past the Holiday Inn and Comfort in Express at 18 Marseilles Street.

wherE do i enter the bike path?

If you have your own bicycle you can go straight to the the CAR-FREE BIKE PATH to OLD SAN JUAN which begins in Condado Lagoon National Park. The bike path takes you to Old San Juan across the Dos Hermanos Bridge.

Do Your Have Bikes for kids?

Yes, we have a variety of bikes for people of different heights.

Do You Supply Helmets?

Yes, we supply helmets and require the use of a helmet for anyone 16-years of age or younger, by law (Ley 22).

Do Your Have TRAILERS for kids?

Yes, we have a pull-behind buke trailers made for infants and small children. Holds up to two kids, and up to 80lbs.

Do You Supply LOCKS?

Yes, we supply locks for use.

Do Your Have a bathroom?

Yes, we do. There is a sink for hand-washing too.

Do You Supply BIKE LOCKS?

Yes, we supply locks for use.

Will you store our luggage?

Yes. Luggage storage is free during the bike or kayak rental period for our customers. Non-rental customers are charged $8 per bag.

Do You Supply BIKE LOCKS?

Yes, we supply locks for use.

BIKE PATH
CONDADO (to)
OLD SAN JUAN

Old San Juan Bike Map from Condado

Were happy to share the only free San Juan bike map to help you find the best spots to visit, and enjoy the ride from Condado to Old San Juan while renting bikes and touring the island for more sightseeing.

Locations listed have information and a map.

San Juan Bike Map Menu

#1 Condado Lagoon and Bike Path
#2 El Mercado de Paseo Caribe
#3 Escambron Beach, Old San Juan
#4 Luis Muñoz Rivera Park
#5 Castillo San Cristóbal
#6 Cuartel de Ballajá
#7 Castillo San Felipe del Morro
#8 Paseo De La Princesa

According to Google Customer Reviews BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO is the TOP-RATED 5-star bike rental business in San Juan, PR.

Making new friends, one bicycle at or kayak at a time.

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO competitive advantages:

Wide-variety of sizes of high-quality Schwinn 21-speed comfort-hybrids and bikes for kid’s too.

Free Car Parking
Near Car-Free Bike Path
Free Use of Helmet
Free Water
Free Use of Lock
Unbranded Bikes

29″
700c
26″
24″
20″
Infant Trailer (2x, 60lbs)

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO is located inside the Condado Tourism Center

FEATURING

Bicycle Rental
Kayak Rental
Luggage Storage
Photo Booth

21-Speed Bicycles for Sightseeing

We feature a variety of sizes of Schwinn 21-speed comfort hybrid bikes with shocks. We do not have single-speed adult bikes because we believe that single-speed bikes are unacceptable for the Puerto Rico hills and roads and bike paths. Our bicycles are well-maintained and easy-to-ride with gears and shocks so they are ready for hills and roads with bumps.

What makes BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO bike rental top-rated to rent a bike in San Juan, PR?

10 Great Reasons

#1 Google Customer Reviews
Premium 21-Speed Bikes
Variety of Bicycle Sizes
Biking OSJ-Car-Free Bike Paths
Bike Map San Juan / Condado
Condado Location
Free Water, Helmet +
Free Parking
Luggage Storage
Owner-Operated for Quality

1. #1 in Customer Google Reviews

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO has been in business nine months and already has the most Gogle Reviews, and they are all 5-Stars! “I’m very thankful to our new friends that have appreciated our service and supported our business”.

– Mark Derho

2. 21-Speed Bikes are Fun to Ride

Did you know that San Juan has hills?

Therefore, we have high-quality premium 21-speed bikes with gears to make riding the hills of Old San Juan a breeze.

Faster bikes make it realistic to travel longer distances for sightseeing.

Many customers use the bikes for short-term transportation.

3. Wide Variety of Bike Rental Sizes

Fun fact, people come in all sizes and ages.

Therefore, we have a variety of bicycle size options for everyone.

We offer premium Schwinn bikes 3-sizes (700c, 26″ and 24″), kids single-speed bikes, and trailers for infants older than 6-months.

Our competitors only offer on type of bike option, a 1-size / 1-speed cruiser bicycle.

4. Top-Rated Activity Biking to OSJ

There is no better way to see Old San Juan than on a bicycle. The majority of the old island features a relatively new waterfront car-free bike path and access to all of the best views and attractions. See the entire small island, visit and tour the castles, eat and drink along the way, go to the beach, and explore the old city by foot on cobblestones that were once ballast for Spanish Galleons… all in one day! It’s not only possible, it’s easily-doable on a bicycle.

5. Free San Juan Bike Map

Take the tour of Old San Juan from our location in Condado and find out about Puerto Rico’s culture, recreation, great local food, and festivities. This Bike Stop Map will give you a full overview of the most scenic and fun locations to visit in the area.

6. Located at 18 Calle Marseilles, Condado

Our 1,100 sqft tourism center is located steps from the Condado Lagoon National Park and within easy walking distance of anywhere in Condado. We’re across the street from La Concha Resort and La Ventana al Mar Park/Beach. We are also located on the same street as Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn. We’re the only bike rental business in San Juan with a publically-accessible store which is required to provide a premium service.

7. Free Use of a Helmet & Lock and Free Water

Use of a bike lock and helmet is free. We want you to stay safe and keep the bikes secure. We have free purified water because we want you to stay hydrated. And yet another great thing about our business and store is that There is a restroom at our facilities.

8. Free Parking for Customers

We provide free parking for our bike rental customers in Condado! It may be more expensive to park a car on or near Ashford Ave. and near La Venta al Mar in Condado for the day, than renting a bicycle for the day and parking your car for free.

9. Luggage Storage

10. Owner-Operated for Quality

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO is the only OWNER-OPERATED bike rental business in San Juan, PR. Mark and BRPR implement extremely high-quality professional standards that emphasize safety, accountability, and customer-service. This process was developed and documented by Mark Derho in Central Park, New York City.

Mark Derho built and ran BIKE RENT NYC (2015-2018): 15 stores, +5000 bikes, +150 employees & contractors. Website design and development by (you guessed it) Mark Derho.

DIRECTIONS
BIKE RENT
PUERTO RICO

18 Calle Marseilles
San Juan, PR 09007

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San Juan Info

Car-Free Bike Path to Old San Juan

Post author By MarkDerho
Post date November 3, 2020
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San Juan Info

Atlantic Beach in Condado

Post author By MarkDerho
Post date March 10, 2020
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Atlantic Beach in Condado, San Juan

Atlantic Beach in Puerto Rico Begins Where La Venta Al Mar Beach Ends

Rainbows are a regular occurance at Atlantic Beach!

Atlantic Beach Puerto Rico aka Playa Condado (Condado Beach) is steps away from many of the luxury hotels including La Concha and Marriott Hotel and others. The sandy beach is popular with local sun worshippers and tourists alike.

Atlantic Beach is also a 5-minute walk from the Condado Tourism Center and bicycle rental at bikerentpuertorico.com.

San Juan is known as "the Gay Capital of the Carribean"

Atlantic Beach is a favorite of the LGBTQ+ Commiunity and Supporters

Of all the Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico is one of the most accepting and LGBTQ-friendly destinations. As an unincorporated territory of the United States, same-sex marriage has been legal since 2015. And with over three million inhabitants, Puerto Rico has plenty of gay and lesbian activities, bars, and attractions for visitors to easily discover. There are even two different pride parades each year on the island!

Atlantic Beach is a Public Beach - No Space is Owned by Hotels or Restaurants

What's the deal with beach chairs and umbrellas?

Many of the hotels offer free access to beach chairs and umbrellas, for guests only. This includes La Concha Resort at La Ventana al Mar Beach and Marriott at Atlantic Beach.

Some restaurants offer access to beach chairs and umbrellas for a fee or for a food and drink purchase for a minimum fee. That’s a great incentive and not a bad deal if you’re already planning to eat and/or drink at that establishment.

There are also beach gear rental vendors onsite that post no license or business registeration. We have never seen them clean a beach chair

Buyer Beware of Onsite Beach Chair Vendors

Are the local beach gear vendors on Atlantic Beach legal?

Great question! There are beach gear rental vendors onsite that post no license or business registeration. We advise tourists and our customers against renting beach gear (or anything) from any vendor that cannot produce a business license with an address, proof of liability insurance, and potentially receipts for ownership of equipment. If the worst happens and there is an accident you will be sorry if no one or no business is legally required to accept responsibility.

Fact, in over a year we have never seen these vendors clean or disinfect a single beach chair. They leave them on the beach overnight creating a potential storm hazard, and a definate eyesore.

Do You Have a Suggestion?

Let Make Hotels, Restaurants and Vendors Pay Thier Fair Share

We suggest a private-public partnership with the City of Condado – Metro San Juan, and the PR National Parks Department. The awarding of the RFP contract will be managed via an open and public Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The winner of the RFP will share revenue with the PR National Parks Department. That revenue should be legally mandated for actual clean-up and structural improvements to the beach. Permanently stationing lifeguards should be considered due to common strong currents and riptides.

Simply, let make the hotels and restaurants and the single legitimate vendor pay a fair share to access the benefits these public assets.

Last Day Luggage Storage in Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Bike Rent Puerto Rico is the #1 bike rental business according to Google

#1 in Customer Google Reviews

– Mark Derho

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San Juan Info

La Ventana al Mar Park and Beach

Post author By MarkDerho
Post date March 10, 2020
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La Ventana al Mar Park and Beach in Condado, Puerto Rico

La Ventana al Mar Park / Beach is located just-off Ashford Avenue in Condado (Metro San Juan PR) and next to La Concha Resort. This large public space was built in 2004, and it faces the Atlantic Ocean with a boardwalk through the park, and railed walk-way area for ocean viewing.

Visit La Ventana al Mar Park / Beach and Boardwalk in Condado

La Ventana al Mar Park / Beach is flanked by two of Condado’s landmark hotels, the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel to the west the La Concha Hotel (1957) to the east.

The 1.8 hectare public space was developed by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company and designed by Puerto Rican architect Andrés Mignucci, La Ventana al Mar has won numerous awards for design excellence including awards in the American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico Chapter Design Awards, the Puerto Rico Architecture Biennale, the Miami + Beach Architecture Biennale (Bronze Medal) and the Iberoamerican Architecture Biennale.

In 2016, La Ventana al Mar was exhibited at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin as part of the Demo:polis–the Right to Public Space exhibit.

Bicycle Rental

Rent a premium 21-speed comfort-hybrid bicycle at BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO, located in the CTC. Great bikes for everyone.

Kayak Rental

Rent a single (1-person) or tandem (2-people) kayak at CONDADO KAYAK RENTAL, located in the CTC. Fun casual kayaking in Condado.

The only free outdoor beach shower in Condado

The park and beach is populated by hotels and restaurants in the area that provide its residents with a place to find food, drinks, local attractions, or a beach-front view to enjoy the scene. La Ventana al Mar provides one of the only free outdoor beach-front showers so you can rinse-off any sand and and salt while refreshing yourself.

Things to Do & See

Dining
Beachfront access
Free Outdoor Shower

For Dining & Drinks

Ben & Jerry’s Condado
Tacos & Tequila
Cayo Blanco Seafood Restaurant
Chloe Condado

Ben & Jerry's Condado

Ben & Jerry’s Condado invites you to come try their Fair Trade and non-GMO ice cream with freshly baked waffle cones!

Arts, culture and entertainment with scenic waterfront views

Come visit La Ventana al Mar Park for a sampling of Puerto Rican culture, with its free local events and concerts alongside the beach. The park has been the site for music festivals like “La Ventana al Jazz”, and weekend markets and local fairs.

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San Juan Info

San Sebastian Street Festival

Post author By MarkDerho
Post date March 10, 2020
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San Sebastian Street Festival 2020, Old San Juan

The San Sebastian is a street festival held in Old San Juan every year with multitudes of people coming to visit for the food, music, and nightlife.

Sanse 2020, San Sebastian Festival

The San Sebastian Street Festival in Old San Juan was Puerto Rico’s biggest street festival (January 15th to 19th, 2020).

People flocked from all over the world to experience SanSe 2020 on the 50th anniversary of the festival.

We brought our photo booth rental SELFIE LIGHT RING out to play and we captured some really good selfies while having fun! We’ve included an example of a simple template featuring event information and branding. Selfie Sharing Station projects your selfie through the social media airwaves to shine and show all your friends and family you were at San Sebastian 2020. Watch yourself impress.

How to Navigate the San Juan San Sebastian Street Festival

Getting There

If you are NOT staying in Old San Juan, plan to arrive there as early as possible. Traffic into Old San Juan is going to be extremely heavy and slow due to the influx of festival goers and road closures. On Thursday and Friday private cars will be stopped from entering at 6pm. On Saturday and Sunday car traffic will be stopped at 11am (these times may change depending on how quickly the Old San Juan Car Parks fill up
Rather than drive into Old San Juan, consider taking the ferry from either Hato Rey or Catano – just make sure you know when the last ferry leaves Old San Juan
Paid parking will be available at Hiram Bithorn Stadium as well as Sagrado Corazon Station
AMA buses will run from AMA buses will run from Sagrado Corazon Station to Old San Juan station to Old San Juan
AMA buses will run from Old San Juan to Sagrado Corazon (until after midnight)

Entertainment

There will be live music at the main stages at Plaza del Quinto Centenario, Plaza Colon, Plaza de Armas and Plaza de La Barandilla. You can also expect impromptu entaertainment throughout Old San Juan during the four day festival
If there are any musical groups you really want to see, make sure you get to music stage early toget a good position, especially if it is the main stage at Plaza Quinto Centenario.
The party continues until late, with huge crowds cramming the streets. If you are with a group decide on a place to meet (preferably away from San Sebastian Street), where you can meet up if you happen to become separated
Concerts will typically end at 11pm (earlier on Sunday)
Bars will typically close at midnight (may vary by year)

General Tips

Day time hours are usually less crowded than the evenings. Saturday & Sunday during the day are good times to go with families
It’s ALWAYS hot in Old San Juan, so make sure you drink lots of fluids and not just the alcoholic kind.
If it rains don’t worry, the party will continue and there is bound to be some entrepreneur selling plastic ponchos
If you need a breather from all the action of the festival, just head down hill through Old San Juan and check out Paseo de La Princesa; it should be a little less crowded there.
Finally if you have a fear of crowded places, then San Sebastian Street and Old San Juan might not be the best place for you this weekend. Consider heading out away from San Juan for a daytrip.

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San Juan Info

Calle Loíza Culinary Fest

Post author By Sam
Post date March 10, 2020
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Calle Loíza Culinary Fest

This one-day festival celebrates the city’s culinary hot spots with its host of restaurants, cafes and bars coming together to rustle up their top dishes, with live music thrown in.

Visit Calle Loíza Culinary Fest to learn about local food and drinks

If you would like to experience a familiar side of San Juan and eat like a local at the same time then this culinary festival is for you! Eat, drink, and learn as you walk through the streets at this event in the location of a diverse cultural destination. It’s one delicious stop after another as you enjoy street art and learn about the history and constant evolution of the Santurce area. More than just small tastes, these stops will give you a real sense for Puerto Rican cuisine, leaving you full and satisfied.

Satisfy your culinary desires here

Indulge your tastebuds with authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and discover Puerto Rico’s well-kept gastronomical secrets in Loiza Street, in Santurce. In the Culinary Fest at La Calle Loíza you’ll find tastings, cooking demonstrations and much more.

Last Day Luggage Storage in Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Bike Rent Puerto Rico is the #1 bike rental business according to Google

#1 in Customer Google Reviews

– Mark Derho

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Kick Off Caribbean Christmas in San Juan, PR

Biking

Kayaking

Free Photo Booth

King's Holiday or Christmas

ho ho ho!

Christmas and Three King's Holiday in puerto Rico

Special HOT Group Offer

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BIKES, KAYAKS, PADDLE BOARDS & MORE... located at the Condado Tourism Center

Bicycle Rental

Kayak Rental

The best bikes for rent in San Juan, Puerto Rico are in Condado.

SAFE FAMILY FUNRIDE the CAR-FREE BIKE PATH to OLD SAN JUAN

Where do i get a bike?

wherE do i enter the bike path?

Do Your Have Bikes for kids?

Do You Supply Helmets?

Do Your Have TRAILERS for kids?

Do You Supply LOCKS?

Do You Supply BIKE LOCKS?

Do You Supply BIKE LOCKS?

BIKE PATHCONDADO (to)OLD SAN JUAN

San Juan Bike Map Menu

According to Google Customer Reviews BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO is the TOP-RATED 5-star bike rental business in San Juan, PR.

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO competitive advantages:

BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO is located inside the Condado Tourism Center

21-Speed Bicycles for Sightseeing

What makes BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO bike rental top-rated to rent a bike in San Juan, PR?

10 Great Reasons

1. #1 in Customer Google Reviews

2. 21-Speed Bikes are Fun to Ride

3. Wide Variety of Bike Rental Sizes

4. Top-Rated Activity Biking to OSJ

5. Free San Juan Bike Map

6. Located at 18 Calle Marseilles, Condado

7. Free Use of a Helmet & Lock and Free Water

8. Free Parking for Customers

9. Luggage Storage

10. Owner-Operated for Quality

DIRECTIONS BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO

18 Calle MarseillesSan Juan, PR 09007

Atlantic Beach in Condado, San Juan

Atlantic Beach in Puerto Rico Begins Where La Venta Al Mar Beach Ends

Rainbows are a regular occurance at Atlantic Beach!

San Juan is known as "the Gay Capital of the Carribean"

Atlantic Beach is a favorite of the LGBTQ+ Commiunity and Supporters

Atlantic Beach is a Public Beach - No Space is Owned by Hotels or Restaurants

What's the deal with beach chairs and umbrellas?

Buyer Beware of Onsite Beach Chair Vendors

Are the local beach gear vendors on Atlantic Beach legal?

Do You Have a Suggestion?

Let Make Hotels, Restaurants and Vendors Pay Thier Fair Share

Last Day Luggage Storage in Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico.

#1 in Customer Google Reviews

La Ventana al Mar Park and Beach in Condado, Puerto Rico

Visit La Ventana al Mar Park / Beach and Boardwalk in Condado

Bicycle Rental

Kayak Rental

The only free outdoor beach shower in Condado

Things to Do & See

For Dining & Drinks

Ben & Jerry's Condado

Arts, culture and entertainment with scenic waterfront views

Last Day Luggage Storage in Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico.

San Sebastian Street Festival 2020, Old San Juan

Sanse 2020, San Sebastian Festival

How to Navigate the San Juan San Sebastian Street Festival

Getting There

Entertainment

General Tips

Calle Loíza Culinary Fest

Visit Calle Loíza Culinary Fest to learn about local food and drinks

Satisfy your culinary desires here

Last Day Luggage Storage in Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico.

#1 in Customer Google Reviews

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Kick Off
Caribbean Christmas
in San Juan, PR

SAFE FAMILY FUN
RIDE the CAR-FREE BIKE PATH to OLD SAN JUAN

BIKE PATH
CONDADO (to)
OLD SAN JUAN

DIRECTIONS
BIKE RENT
PUERTO RICO

18 Calle Marseilles
San Juan, PR 09007