Event Dates
From: Thursday, February 12, 2026
To: Monday, February 16, 2026
San Juan Bear Weekend brings together the Puerto Rican bear community with international bears cubs and chasers.
San Juan Bear Weekend brings together the Puerto Rican bear community with international bears, cubs and chasers from around the world.
- Are you visiting San Juan? Stay in El Colonial Adults Only, rated “Superb” by guests and located just steps from the best things to see and do in Old San Juan.
The Event
- Next Edition: Thursday 12th February 2026 – Monday 16th February 2026.
- San Juan Bear weekend features a packed 4 days of parties and events.
- Enjoy a weekend of tropical fun in the Sun and escape the cold weather as Puerto Rico celebrates San Juan Bear Weekend.
- With daytime beach & pool parties, open bars, and a selection of San Juan’s gay bars – a fun filled adventure in paradise.
- Highlights include a welcome party, a leather event and an underwear night.
The Venues
- The Monastery – a stylish members club with a cool vibe.
- El Purgatorio – popular gay bar, especially bear-friendly.
- Jardin Al Bosque – A glamping and luxury event space.
- Kweens Klub – Located in the heart of Santurce in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the premier LGBTIQ+ nightclub of the island.
Gay San Juan
- San Juan has a lively gay scene and a very active bear community. A weekend trip will tease you with an unforgettable taste of the island.
- The city is compact, and you can explore much of San Juan in a few days.
- Take a look at our Insider San Juan guide for more detailed information on where to stay, play and party.
Gay Neighbourhoods
- Plan to stay in one of the most popular neighbourhoods, each with a distinct vibe: Condado, Old San Juan, or Santurce.
- The Condado neighbourhood is the most centrally located and offers the greatest hotel options. It is also within walking distance to the “gay beach” (between Calle Vendig and Condado Avenue) and home to a popular meeting point, Oasis Bar.
- Old San Juan transports you back in time with 500 years of history and colourful Spanish colonial architecture.
- Santurce neighbourhood is the art and nightlife nexus of San Juan, a 15-minute drive to Old San Juan and a 5-minute drive to Condado. Santurce is home to the daytime pool parties and bbq during Beary Boricua.
Recommended Hotels in San Juan
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
BOHO Beach Club, Vistas De La Bahia, Combate Beach Resort, Mi Tierra.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
O:Live Boutique Hotel is our editors
choice, great pool and stylish rooms.
For further information and advice on
SJ Bear Weekend visit The Website
Address: 55 Calle Aguadilla, Condado, San Juan
Address: 1369 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
Address: 1045 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
Address: 2218 Calle General del Valle,
Address: Avenida Ashford, Condado San Juan
Address: 1507 Calle Loíza, San Juan
Address: 6 Avenida Condado, San Juan,
Address: 1204 Avenida de la Constitución, San Juan
Address: 154 Calle San Sebastian, San Juan
Address: 326 Avenida José de Diego,
Address: 613 Condado Ave, San Juan
Address: 1199 Calle Del Carmen , Santurce, Puerto Rico
Address: 1211 Av. Manuel Fernández Juncos, San Juan
Address: C. Roberts, San Juan
Address: 1700 Av. Juan Ponce de León local #2, San Juan
Address: 1 Cll Vendig, San Juan
Address: 247 Av. Eleanor Roosevelt, San Juan
Address: Calle Jose a Canals, San Juan
Address: 304 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan
Address: 248-234 PR-41, San Juan
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