Hydro Caribbean Festival
San Juan 2023

Hydro Caribbean Festival San Juan 2023

Hydro Caribbean Festival returns bigger, better and even more massive in Puerto Rico this November.

• Stay close to the gay beach and the popular attractions at the Condado Ocean Club with beachfront access, a large pool and spacious rooms.

The Event

• Hydro Caribbean Festival hosts its annual circuit festival weekend in the heart of Puerto Rico’s Capital, San Juan, for three days and nights of epic events.
• Enjoy the biggest international circuit parties, guest DJs, sexy gogos, surprise guest stars and a host of hot guys from across the world.
• Complete program for the 5th-anniversary edition to be released this Summer.
• Upgrade your stay in San Juan at the “Excellent” rated O:LV Fifty Five Hotel, an adults-only hotel with a beautiful rooftop pool, spacious rooms and high-end amenities

.San Juan

• San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico and the centre of history and culture.
• As a city where the old meets the new, San Juan is the most popular launching point for most Puerto Rico vacations.
• Shop along the upscale luxury neighbourhood Condado (where Pride Puerto Rico is held in June), explore cultural attractions, colourful murals, and chic restaurants and bars in Santurce, or take in impressive fortresses and castles designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Old San Juan.
• Stay in the old town, close to the city’s top attractions at the “Wonderful” rated El Colonial, adults-only hotel with beautiful historical features, spacious designer rooms and perfect location.

Nightlife

Dive into history by day and tap into the city’s vibrant nightlife after dark. San Juan’s neighbourhoods are packed with gay-friendly bars and clubs. Some of the most popular locations include:

• El Cojo – The most popular bar to start your night from 9 pm, a short drive from the main gay area of Puerto Rico
• A Pedir de Boca – Restaurant And Lounge Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 pm-5 am
• La Esquina de Polo – Biggest gay bar in the gayborhood and gets very crowded.
• Tía María Liquor Store – Small gay bar in Santurce. Popular with an older crowd. Gets busy later.
• Zal Si Puedes Minibar – Located in the Hotel St George with famous drag acts.
• La Sombrilla Rosa – Gay bar with an artsy vibe, cheap drinks and friendly staff.
• Kweens – Late-night partying in the biggest gay club on the island.
• SX The Club – Gay bar with gogo boys strippers and a dark room.
• Oasis – Close to the gay beach, busy on Sundays after sunset. Mostly tourists.

Whether you’re a food-centric traveller, history buff, art lover, sightseeing enthusiast, music seeker, beach bum, or a little bit of that – San Juan has an adventure waiting for you.

Condado Beach, San Juan

• If any beach were named the de-facto gay beach of San Juan, this would be it.
• Condado will become one of your favourite beaches to stroll at dusk before a night out at the gay bars.
• For first-timers, the traditional gay beach is in front of The Tryst Beachfront Hotel.
• Pack a picnic lunch and some drinks, rent a couple of lounge chairs, and people-watch all day.

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.