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Can't decide between Miami and San Juan? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Miami
Miami is where Latin America meets the USA in an explosion of color, flavor, and rhythm. Art Deco South Beach, world-class Cuban food, thumping nightclubs, and year-round sunshine make this a truly unique American city.
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San Juan
San Juan is one of the Caribbean's most vibrant and historically rich cities. The colorful cobblestoned streets of Old San Juan, massive Spanish forts, world-class rum distilleries, and nearby bioluminescent bays make it a unique blend of colonial heritage and tropical paradise.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Miami offers South Beach, Art Deco District, Wynwood Walls
San Juan offers Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Old San Juan, La Fortaleza
Food & Dining
Miami is famous for its local dining scene
San Juan is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Miami has legendary nightlife
San Juan offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
November to April
December to April
Weather
Summer: 32°C, Winter: 20°C
Summer: 31°C, Winter: 27°C
Top Attractions in Miami
- 1South Beach
- 2Art Deco District
- 3Wynwood Walls
- 4Little Havana
- 5Vizcaya Museum
- 6Ocean Drive
Top Attractions in San Juan
- 1Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- 2Old San Juan
- 3La Fortaleza
- 4Condado Beach
- 5Casa Bacardí
- 6Paseo de la Princesa
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Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems in Miami
- 1
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
A stunning 12th-century Cistercian monastery originally built in Segovia, Spain, that was dismantled and shipped to Miami in the 1920s, then painstakingly reassembled.
- 2
Oleta River State Park
Florida's largest urban park, located on Biscayne Bay, offering a wild escape with miles of mountain biking trails, kayak rentals through mangrove forests, and quiet picnic areas.
Hidden Gems in San Juan
- 1
Caña de Azúcar Rooftop Bar
A sophisticated rooftop bar at the O:LV Hotel offering panoramic views of Old San Juan and the Atlantic Ocean.
- 2
Parque de las Palomas
A small park next to San Juan Cathedral filled with hundreds of friendly pigeons and stunning views of the city walls.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in Miami
South Beach & the Art Deco Historic District
The iconic, high-energy heart of Miami Beach, famous for its stunning shoreline, vibrant nightlife, and the world's largest concentration of pastel-colored Art Deco architecture from the 1930s and 40s.
Little Havana
The cultural and emotional center of Miami's Cuban exile community.
Top Areas in San Juan
Old San Juan
The historic heart of Puerto Rico, featuring 500-year-old Spanish colonial architecture, blue cobblestone streets, and massive fortifications overlooking the Atlantic.
Condado
San Juan's upscale beachfront district known for luxury hotels, high-end shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
Budget Comparison
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Our Verdict
Both Miami and San Juan are incredible destinations. Miami excels in beaches and nightlife, while San Juan stands out for Old San Juan and rum.
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nightlife
Miami
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Miami
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