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Balneario El Escambron / “Escambron Beach”

Escambron Beach - Best beaches in San Juan near cruise port - Puerto Rico

Highlights of Escambron Beach:  The best beach near the San Juan Cruise Pier.  Two beaches with clear water, safe swimming areas, great snorkeling, a scenic walking trail, restrooms, and a historic fortification on site.

  • Old San Juan Piers: 8-minute drive, 35-minute walk, safe walk through Old San Juan, then walk through Paseo Puerta de Tierra, a scenic seaside walkway leading to Escambron Beach.
  • Pan American Pier: 6-minute drive, 36 minutes walk (taxi recommended due to traffic.

Great Snorkeling Experiences at Escambron Beach

La Playita del Condado

Best beaches near San Juan Cruise Port - La Playita del Condado

Highlights of Playita del Condado: Small Family-friendly beach with a safe swimming area, clear water, you can do a little snorkeling, places to eat within walking distance, and nice water activities across the street at Laguna del Condado.

  • Old San Juan Piers: 9-minute drive, a taxi ride is recommended.
  • Pan American Pier: 6-minute drive, 36 minutes walk (taxi recommended due to traffic.

Laguna del Condado (Condado Lagoon)

Laguna del Condado / Condado Lagoon - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Highlights of Condado Lagoon:  Quiet place to relax and enjoy a number of calm water activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, fun water bicycle.  Condado Lagoon has become a popular place for romantic couples to go kayaking and even book a floating picnic.

  • Old San Juan Piers – 8-minute drive
  • Pan American Pier – 5-minute drive, a 30-minute walk (taxi recommended due to traffic.

Top Rated Tours in Laguna del Condado

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Frequently Asked Questions by Cruisers

Can you walk to the beach from the San Juan Cruise Port?

Yes, although not the best beach near the cruise port, you can walk to Playa Peña located right across from the Capitol Building.  You can combine visiting this beach with Castillo San Cristobal, then walk east on the sidewalk towards Playa Peña.  We highly recommend you take a short taxi ride to Balneario Escambron, or you take a 35-minute walk via the scenic Paseo Puerta de Tierra.

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