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Dance salsa and merengue untildawn, socialize in a local café or
bar, see cultural and art events, go to the movies or try your
luck in a casino... When the evening arrives, in Puerto
Rico, there is a lot to be done.
San Juan
Where there are San Juan townspeople, you can be sure there
is a party. From simple cafés, bistros and bars to the
most entertaining clubs with music for all tastes, in San Juan
you will always find something interesting to do at night.
Casinos
Puerto Rico is filled with a number of elegant casinos
located in the main hotels. Some are open 24 hours a day,
while other are open from 12:00 p.m. til 4:00 a.m. In addition
to the popular coin-slot machines, you can try your luck playing
Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Baccarat,
Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride, Craps,
Big Six Wheel y Russian Roulette.
Some hotels offer clases for amateur gamblers at the casinos
or by television. A Casino Night can also be arranged as a
special event, tournament or as a fundraiser.
Nightclubs
Go out and dance the night away in one of the many nightclubs
in San Juan or outside the Greater San Juan area.
Throughout the Island, there is an exciting array of places with
good ambiance with every type of music. For the lovers of
Latin-rhythms, you can spend your night dancing salsa or
merengue in one of the many dance clubs or even in the lobbies
of many hotels.
Like in every major city, there are always novelties
available for nighttime enjoyment. Contact your
hotel or the local tourist center to learn of the most popular
or current events happening when you come visit Puerto Rico.
Music and Theater
If you enjoy plays, ballet, clasical or popular music, the
following theaters offer a variety of shows for your enjoyment:
- Tapia Theater in Old San Juan
(787) 721-0169
- Theater at the University of Puerto Rico
(787) 764-0000
- Center for Fine Arts in Guaynabo
(787) 790-2355
- Luis A. Ferré Fine Arts Center– the largest in the
Caribbean and home of the Symphonic Orchestra ofPuerto
Rico (787) 724-4747
The largest events, such as pop and rock concerts are usually
celebrated at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, the Hiram Bithorn
Stadium and the Roberto Clemente Stadium.
Gallery Nights
Gallery Nights are celebrated the first tuesday of every months
(except during the summer) in Old San Juan. Many art
galleries open their doors from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm, and
sometimes offer live music and wine to guests. The streets of
Old San Juan are filled with people enjoying the brilliant art
pieces of Puerto Rican artists and artisans, whose influence in
Latin America grows every day. Enjoy them or buy one, and then
stop to buy some delicious tapas in one of the local restaurants
to then visit more galleries. Enjoy a cool Island drink
while you live it up during a pleasurable evening. |