Plaza Carolina
About 15 minutes east of San Juan, you'll find Plaza Carolina, with locals shops, as well as chain stores like Clarks, Forever 21, and T.J. Maxx. Get there via Route 26.
3 Best Shopping in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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In Old San Juan, Calle Fortaleza and Calle San Francisco have everything from T-shirt emporiums to jewelry stores to shops that specialize in made-to-order Panama hats. Running perpendicular to those streets is Calle Cristo, lined with factory-outlet stores, including Coach, Dooney & Burke, Guess, and Tommy Hilfiger. On weekends, artisans sell their wares at stalls around Paseo de la Princesa.
With many stores selling luxury items and designer fashions, the shopping spirit in Condado is reminiscent of that in Miami. Avenida Ashford is considered the heart of San Juan's fashion district. High-end chain stores such as Ferragamo and Gucci huddle together in a formerly derelict shopping strip, betting that the newly renovated luxury hotel La Concha will attract people ready to plunk down their platinum cards. A little farther west along Avenida Ashford are the one-of-a-kind clothing retailers that make this neighborhood worth a visit.
Just as in most other American cities, however, the real shopping occurs in the mall, and Plaza Las Américas—the largest in the Caribbean—is not to be missed. Known to locals simply as "Plaza," it's often host to artisan crafts fairs, art exhibitions, antiques shows, live Latin music, and pageants, depending on the time of year. For high-end shopping at stores like Saks and Louis Vuitton, head to the newer Mall of San Juan.
Thanks to Puerto Rico's vibrant arts scene, numerous galleries and studios are opening, and many are doing so in Santurce, Puerta de Tierra, and other neighborhoods outside the walls of Old San Juan.
Plaza Las Américas
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For a complete shopping experience, head to the massive Plaza Las Américas, which has more than 300 retailers, including Zara, Gap, Macy's, Sephora, and Kiehl's, as well as multiple restaurants and movie theaters.
The Mall of San Juan
This upscale mall is the most luxurious in the Caribbean. Shops include Hugo Boss, Bulgari, Jimmy Choo, Williams-Sonoma, Louis Vuitton, and more. The top floor houses Il Nuovo Mercato, an Italian food court where you can sample fresh pastas and brick-oven pizzas—don't miss the gelato stand.
