Very Close to Everything: You are minutes from Old San Juan and Puerta de Tierra, Condado is a fashionable place to call home. Cartier, Louis Vuitton and Ferragamo are among the names you'll see on the storefronts here. Sophisticated bistros and restaurants draw lively crowds at night. And the beach is always popular.
You have a few choices on which beach to hit in the area--there is the beach at the Wyndham, Luquillo Beach and many others right outside your door.
You can take a ferry to Culebra which has the third most beautiful beach in the world according to the travel channel--Lots of Gringos go there and never come back.
You can also take a ferry to other islands such as Vieques and Culebra.
You Won't Want to Leave This Place: Rio Mar, Puerto Rico is a wonderful and secluded beach area that has allowed time and the troubles of the world to pass it by. It is a special place, filled with delightful sights, sounds and friendly people. To those of you who visit us to keep in touch, welcome back! If you haven't been to Puerto Rico, visit us soon, but be warned: you may never want to leave. Surf big waves at the beaches, then snorkel in the calm waters at the south beaches. Go fishing, snorkel its shallow emerald pools, or dive a reef wall.
Explore tropical forest and seaside nature trails. Eat & Drink at our great restaurants and beach bars and enjoy a wide range of delicious cooking.
The Flavor of Puerto Rico: Wilthin driving distance you can visit small towns and enjoy many of the local foods such as BBQ pork, turkey and chicken. Sea food can be found around the island and in local restaurants such as King Sea Food in Luquillo only 10 minutes from the Villa is great.
Among the crowd favorites in San Juan are:
* Dragonfly - An Asian-themed restaurant and lounge and one of the hottest destinations in San Juan.
* Aguaviva.
* Panza - Top-class innovative cuisine in a polished, elegant setting.
* El Picoteo - For those who love traditional Spanish tapas.
* 311 - Classic French cuisine in a beautiful restaurant on Fortaleza Street.
* La Fonda del Jibarito - For hearty, rib-sticking Puerto Rican cooking.
* Fratelli - A great spot for classic Italian fare and the late-night bar & lounge scene.
