Five Great Hotel Bars in San Juan

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 30, 2013

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You’d expect that the birthplace of the Piña Colada would have some good bars, and that’s most definitely the case in San Juan. Of course, scholars say the Pina Colada was most likely born, not just at any bar, but at a hotel bar in — so we thought we’d offer a list of five hotel bars worthy of checking out in Puerto Rico’s capital.

Oasis Bar – Caribe Hilton

This is one of two places in San Juan said to be the home of the Piña Colada, and it doesn’t disappoint. (Of course, they serve other kinds of drinks, too).

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