Plaza del Mercado - La Placita

This is the traditional neighborhood market that has been a Santurce landmark for more than 100 years! During the day you’ll find local fruits and vegetables, a juice bar, cigar maker and several food stalls and restaurants. At night, restaurants, bars and clubs surround the marketplace and side streets Tues – Sunday nights. On Thursday and Friday nights locals take over the streets for ‘street party’ festivities with lots of salsa and dancing in the streets.

Not a gay event, but lots of fun and since its between the two gay bar areas – its a great way to get the night started before going on to the clubs. Make sure to check out José Enrique Restaurant in the yellow art deco house one block from the plaza for creative Puerto Rican Cuisine (James Beard semi-finalist & Food and Wine Top Ten Chefs to Watch – 2013). Also check El Coco de Willie bar in the corner by the gazebo has the best $5 Piña Colada in the Caribbean!