San Juan has a reputation as a city that welcomes families, and can definitely accommodate even the smallest children. Hotels supply inflatable water wings to use at the pool. Car companies ask how many child seats you need with your minivan rental. Even the most expensive restaurants have tables equipped with high chairs and can provide bibs upon request!

The first decision for many families is choosing a family-friendly hotel, and luckily it is hard to go wrong in San Juan. All of Old San Juan’s cultural attractions, stores, and restaurants are well within walking distance from the top-rated El Convento Hotel , making it a good choice for the little ones with legs too short for long walks. The Holiday Inn San Juan is further from the center of town but closer to the beach and the airport. Both hotels offer services to help your family plan day trips and other outings.

Families could easily spend a few hours at the Museo del Niño, the San Juan Children’s Museum. The museum is interactive and educational, with creative exhibits on topics such as recycling and the value of teeth brushing. Energetic children can follow up the museum with a visit to the nearby Luis Muñoz Marín Park, which has lots of fresh air and playground equipment.

The entire family can enjoy Old San Juan’s historic fortresses and hidden underground passageways, and kids can even enroll in free guided tours . A visit to Plaza de Hostos would cap off the day – vendors serve ice cream treats to relieve you from the heat.