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Entertainment Guide to San Juan

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San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico's after hours nightlife. Most clubs, discotheques, and casinos are located in the Isla Verde, Old San Juan and El Condado areas. In Ponce and Mayaguez, you will find some additional excitement, albeit less intense as the big city. Tipping is a must. The laws for drinking alcoholic beverages are the same as the United States. Only adults over 21 are permitted.

While San Juan's entertainment options shouldn't be compared to Las Vegas or New York, there is still plenty to do here. Sanjuaneros, or the people of San Juan, are serious partygoers, and they know how to keep the party scene alive and well. Playing hard seems to be part of the island's culture.

Cinema

You can always catch up with the latest flicks at one of San Juan's many movie theaters. Movies can be seen at the Cine Roosevelt, El Señorial Cinemas, Fine Arts Cinema or at the Metro. One of the most impressive venues is the megaplex, Rio Hondo 7-16.

Clubbing

Old San Juan is without a doubt the place for those who love classic and contemporary culture. The art, music, and fine dining are available at every turn in this historic pocket of the big city. San Juan is inviting to the night owls who want to groove in hot clubs such as Club Lazer, where you can party till dawn. Or, find fun at lively bars like Nono's and Don Pablo's. The best place to have a festive cocktail is along San Sebastián and Cristo Streets.

Condado attracts an upscale party crowd who flocks to its clubs and ubiquitous small cafés and bars. Stargate, with its wild bashes, is a prime choice for the party-hearty crowd. Among the pubs, Dunbar's in the Ocean Park sector stands out for its fun-loving people and tantalizing food. Take to the dance floor and learn the latest salsa moves at any of the hotel lobbies that provide this type of entertainment for visitors.

Isla Verde in recent years has been converted into a mega-party district, housing super clubs like Babylon and Area 51. There are plenty of cafés and street-side bars along this strip. The lobbies of the InterContinental San Juan and the Ritz-Carlton have excellent entertainment, but the ever popular El San Juan Hotel & Casino is, without question, the place to be.

Concerts

During the day, the City Hall offers several free concerts on the many plazas such as de Armas and Colón. On the first Tuesday of the month there are Gallery Nights where you can exposed to cultural expositions.

Museums

If clubbing is not your thing, don't worry! There are plenty of museums and sights around the city to appeal to non-night owls. The Museo de Antropología, Historia y Arte and Museo de Arte e Historia are great places to catch up on local history and lore. For art lovers, there are the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico.

Performing Arts

This district has limited upscale entertainment but is rather important because it houses the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center. The center is considered the axis of the local theater scene with famous local and international performers visiting regularly. There are plenty of traditional bars lining Fernández Juncos Avenue for a pre-or post-theater treat.

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