All Gayborhoods

Across the highway from Condado near Metro Theater & Museum of Contemporary Art. These are on Calle Condado (mislabeled Avenida Condado on the street sign) which is one block to the right if you are facing the Museum of Contemporary Art. During the day – the area has museums, theaters and shopping.  It is only at night that it becomes a gay hotspot! The street has abandoned buildings and looks very seedy – but is generally safe.  If someone approaches you just say ‘No Thanks’ and move on, just like you would in NYC. There are also a few straight bars on the block, so be careful and don’t assume Read more...

This is the fastest growing gay neighborhood from the Fine Arts Center to Hotel San Jorge. Locals know it as ‘Stop 22’ to ‘Stop 25’ and we like to call it San Juan’s ‘Rainbow Village’ due to the hundreds of ‘rainbow eucalyptus trees’ that line this section of Ponce de Leon Avenue. Check out the Museum of Art, Ciudadela Condo Complex, Food Truck Court and lots of galleries, dance schools, hip restaurants and shops. If you’re early for the bars – stop by the new Late 23 Food Truck Court just across from the Ciudadela Condo Complex for 15 trucks with everything from Asian to Puerto Rican Street Food. There Read more...

Although Condado used to be the center of all gay nightlife, over-gentrification has left the traditional tourist strip with only one remaining gay bar. But don’t worry – its a short walk under the highway to the Santurce Arts District where all the action continues just a 10 minute walk from Condado hotels. Lots of gay guys and gals live in Condado – so cruise along Ashford Avenue any time of day or night! Read more...