🇵🇷 San Juan,
Puerto Rico
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ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA |
| 👥 Population | 320,000 (Metropolitan area approx. 2.3 million) |
| 💻 Internet Speed | High-speed fiber widely available; average 150-300 Mbps (Liberty PR, Claro) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | United States Dollar (USD). 1 USD = 1 USD |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Potable/Drinkable (meeting EPA standards), though many locals prefer filtered water |
| 🔌 Power | 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B (Standard US sockets) |
| 📶 SIM Card | T-Mobile, AT&T, and Liberty (Prepaid plans approx. $40-$60/month) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, FirstBank, Oriental Bank; US banks like Chase work seamlessly |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Mix of high-end hotels, Airbnb, and local long-term rentals (ClasificadosPR) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Yes, credit cards and ATH Móvil (local mobile pay) accepted almost everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb, Join Join (local platform); Beachfront studios approx. $1,800 - $3,000/month |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Santurcia Hostel ($35/night), Casa del Caribe in Condado ($90/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Old San Juan (history/culture) or Condado (beach/luxury) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Santurce (Art district/metropolitan feel) or Ocean Park (Residential/beach/walkable) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | piloto 151 (Locations in Old San Juan, Santurce, and Condado) - Day pass approx. $30 |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | 7eight7 in Santurce or Hacienda San Pedro in Santurce (Great Wi-Fi and local coffee) |
| 💼 Networking Events | Full Stack Puerto Rico meetups and Piloto 151 community events |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Puerto Rico Digital Nomads Facebook Group and 20/22 Act Society events |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Uber (Widely available and reliable in the metro area) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Skootel (Electric scooters found throughout Santurce and Condado) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Ocean Park Beach (Great for kitesurfing and social atmosphere) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Silver Airways (Flights to Culebra, Vieques, and Caribbean islands) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | JetBlue, American Airlines, Southwest (Major hub at SJU airport) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | PR-26 (Baldorioty de Castro) and PR-22 (Expreso de Diego) connect the metro area |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Sagrado Corazón Station (Tren Urbano - elevated rail hub) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | AMA Buses and Tren Urbano use the 'Tarjeta Magnética' ($1.50 per ride) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Public Ferry from Ceiba to Vieques/Culebra ($2.00 - $3.00) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital (Condado) or Auxilio Mutuo (Hato Rey) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico ($20/class) or It's Yoga Puerto Rico in Ocean Park |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Liv Fitness Club ($85/month) or HCOA Fitness (Multiple locations) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | The Laundry Shop in Condado (Wash/Dry/Fold services per pound) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | UberEats and Dame Un Bite (local favorite) |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Mofongo (Mashed plantains with garlic and protein) at Casita Miramar |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | El Grifo (Vegan/Craft Beer) or Peace n’ Loaf (Vegetarian bakery) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Señor Paleta (Handcrafted popsicles in Old San Juan) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Plaza del Mercado de Santurce (La Placita) for fresh produce |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Amazon (Standard US shipping, though some items have restrictions) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | SuperMax Online or Econo ToGo |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | La Placita de Santurce (Market by day, massive street party by night) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Ocean Lab Brewing Co. (Located at Vivo Beach Club) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Bodegas Compostela or Vino Tapas in Condado |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Piñones (just east of San Juan) for Alcapurrias and Bacalaítos |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Mai Pen Rai (Thai in Santurce), Acapulco (Authentic Mexican in Calle Loíza) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) in Santurce |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | La Fortaleza (The Governor's Mansion) and Old San Juan City Walls |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Catedral de San Juan Bautista (Tomb of Ponce de León) |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián (SanSe) in mid-January |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Calle Loíza (Arts, gastronomy, and independent boutiques) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré (Santurce) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Mercado Agrícola Natural (Saturdays in Old San Juan) |
| 🎼 Music Scene | La Terraza de Bonanza (Plena and Bomba live music on Mondays) |
| 🎨 Street Art | Santurce es Ley murals located throughout the Santurce district |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Spoon Food Tours (Interactive cooking and cocktail classes) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Walter Otero Contemporary Art and Galería Botello |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | The Capitol of Puerto Rico (El Capitolio) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Taíno, Spanish, and African fusion represented in 'Bomba y Plena' dances |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | El Yunque National Forest (45 mins away) - Rainforest hiking |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | San Juan National Historic Site (National Park Service managed) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Paseo de la Princesa and the coastal bike path toward Piñones |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Paseo del Morro at Sunset |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Reserva Natural de Humacao (1 hour drive) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Not permitted on San Juan city beaches; permitted in specific private beach areas outside metro |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | USPS (Domestic rates to US), FedEx, and UPS |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | iFix (Various locations for iPhone/Mac repair) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Club de Tenis de Mesa de San Juan (Hato Rey) |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Isla Language (Spanish immersion programs) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Biblioteca Carnegie (Old San Juan) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Casa de Cultura Ruth Hernández Acevedo (Rio Piedras) |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | Red Rooster Team Gaming Center |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $5,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $220,000 in Condado) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $112,000 in Carolina/Bayamon) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $5,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $300,000 in Old San Juan) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $150,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $4,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $384,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $176,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 18.5% to 37.5%, but as low as 4% under Act 60 incentives |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 15% for residents; 0% for those under Act 60 (Export Service) |
| 🏦 Tax System | Territorial Tax System (Unique tax jurisdiction within the US) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 33% |
| 🧾 VAT | 11.5% IVU (Sales and Use Tax) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | Applicable under US Federal tax principles |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Yes, managed by CRIM (Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Internal Revenue stamps and legal fees; approx. 1-2% of value |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Act 60 (formerly Act 20/22): 4% corporate tax and 0% tax on capital gains/dividends for qualifying residents |
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