Is San Juan Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I absolutely loved San Juan!! I felt completely safe walking around the city, even at night. Old San Juan is really cool but there are a lot of touristy shops. I recommend La Factoria for a cool bar vibe. The locals are super friendly as long as you speak some Spanish! Also the men are so respectful from what I experienced and did not feel unsafe with them at all.

Group travel

San Juan was fantastic!!!! I loved the beach, the street food & the excursions my friends & I got to do. We had done midnight kayaking, ATV riding & clubbed at La Placita!!! I would definitely go back, only thing to watch for is Old San Juan, super dangerous & do NOT take pictures from above when on (New) San Juan streets as they have gun/gang violence down below!

Family travel

The Condado area felt very safe. We stayed at an Airbnb on the beach. It was nice but my son got bed bugs from the sofa bed. I would recommend renting a car. We went to Old San Juan which was beautiful and renting jet skis. We went to sit down restaurants throughout the trip and it got very expensive. Food is overpriced.

Solo travel

SAN Juan was my first official solo travel (with no friends in the destination) and it was incredible fun. Never felt more safe than in San Juan, puertorricans are kind and respectful, they take care of their tourist and travelers, they’re open to share local gems and tips. You have a bunch of different activities where to choose and it’s definitely a piece of paradise in the earth. I made amazing friends, I would do it again a million times

Solo travel

I visit Puerto Rico quite frequently. It’s a gorgeous island with so much to do and I feel safer in Puerto Rico than I do in my home city in the states honestly. When you visit definitely check out other cities and beaches outside of San Juan

Group travel

Clean beaches, stunning sunsets, and lots of character in places like Old Town and Condado and many more await in San Juan. *COLLEGE SPRING BREAK: I went with a group of 10 for spring break. Flights are more expensive than Florida (for US travelers), but much cheaper than any international destination, but you still feel like you’re out of the US. *LANGUAGE: Spanish is dominant, but most people speak English. *PRICE: food, drinks, etc… in San Juan are pretty comparable (if not slightly...

Group travel

I had a lot of fun! Im going again , it was very safe for me because i was with family , accommodation was free , we ate at home so most food was free except for snacks and drinks nice culture and good vibes would reccomend to many people.

Group travel

It was really pretty but the driving is difficult there so use uber. There’s many restaurants and cafes down the streets. And the water view is amazing. So many souvenir shops. Be prepared for a good amount of walking (and in hot weather).

Solo travel

I stopped in Ocean Park and Old San Juan. I had no problems going out after dark. I visited various places in Old San Juan, la Placita and around Condano every night after daily activities. I felt completely safe everywhere.

Solo travel

I went alone and it was great! I stayed at the Dreamcatcher and it was charming. A small boutique hotel, not a large hotel/resort. Easy to get to old San Juan by Uber. I also went to El Convento in old San Juan. It was charming, but I was not at all impressed with the rooms or bathrooms.

I’m a native so it’s easy for me to know where I should go or shouldn’t. I practice basic protocol to any city I travel to or live in: always be aware of surroundings, keep an eye who’s walking behind you anywhere, don’t use my phone/headphones while I’m walking, keep an eye who’s driving near me (who might be following), don’t show pads of cash anywhere, keep $20’s in different pockets, don’t tell anyone where I’m staying, don’t accept drinks from anybody, no matter if they are women…etc.

Most of the city is very safe. Areas like Calle Loíza and La Placita late at night have lots of people around and are well lit. I walk at night in the city center all the time. There are occasional headlines of random violence in the news, but I don't personally know anyone who has been involved.

San Juan is 100% safe, except for La Perla area. Just skip it and you’re good. All the areas of San Juan are safe. You can walk at night, take an Uber, or stay alone on the beach at any time, for example.