La Placita de Santurce luggage storage

About La Placita de Santurce

Santurce is a neighborhood, or known locally as barrio, in the Puerto Rican municipality of San Juan. Located a few minutes from the historic Old San Juan, this exciting and creative neighborhood is a hotbed for the arts and culture. This is because some years ago, artists started moving into the area, where rundown buildings were rented out cheaply. Today, Santurce has become one of Puerto Rico’s most vibrant locations and a popular tourist destination. 

Although there are many points of interest in the Santurce neighborhood, perhaps its most noteworthy attraction is La Placita de Santurce, or colloquially known as La Placita. Found across Baldorioty de Castro Highway, this unique marketplace has been the center of activity in both the neighborhood of Santurce and in all of San Juan. During the day, the area is teeming with vendors that sell fresh produce such as meat, fruits, vegetables, and more. In the evening, however, the community comes to life as restaurants and bars start to open. Dining staples and local kiosks are abundant, serving some local delicacies such as alcapurrias, empanadillas, and bacalaitos. Locals and tourists alike also flock to La Placita to socialize, have a few drinks, listen to live music and dance some salsa or merengue. To this day, La Placita is the hottest spot in town for nightlife and partying, 

Fun fact: The iconic La Placita was founded over a century ago, in 1910, and is open 24 hours a day.

Things to do in La Placita de Santurce

La Placita is filled with cool dive bars, restaurants and shops that both locals and tourists will appreciate. There are also several attractions around the area worth seeing. Unsure where to start? Bounce has the following recommendations for you. 

• Have a few drinks in some of La Placita’s best bars, including Jungle Bird, El Coco de Luis and Fat Tuesday
• Don’t forget to try the national drink of Puerto Rico – the Pina Colada
• Go salsa dancing at Mijani Club, frequented by locals who’ll teach you how to dance
• Head over to the nearby Miramar neighborhood, which is known for its top-notch restaurant scene
• Check out C787, an experimental gallery that features conceptual and contemporary art and music that provides guests with a thought-provoking experience
• See and appreciate the bona fide art scene at Calle Loiza
• Enjoy drinks and music at the weekend-only El Bar Rubi, located on Canals Street
• Do some shopping at well-known boutiques like Harry Robles and Carlota Alfaro

Transit Options in La Placita de Santurce

• Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority (T2, T3, T9)
• Tren Urbano

Luggage Storage near La Placita de Santurce

La Placita de Santurce is not just a marketplace; it is a tourist destination and an activity center all in one. Whether you are here to do some shopping during the day or to witness the energetic atmosphere and vibrant nightlife, it would be too much of a hassle to have your luggage with you at all times. Bounce knows the advantage of packing light, so we’ve provided storage solutions for you. All you have to do is find the nearest Bounce partner, deposit your bag, backpack or suitcase and carry on with your plans for the day!

Luggage Storage Options near La Placita de Santurce

La Placita de Santurce is a buzzing area and offers plenty of fun activities and experiences. To fully enjoy your time here, deposit your luggage at a Bounce location. Log on to the app, locate a Bounce partner nearby, and secure your items there. 

Luggage Storage near Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) is a 130,000 square-foot space known as one of the country’s leading cultural facilities. The museum is dedicated to offering and making accessible the enjoyment and appreciation of art not just in Puerto Rico but also in different parts of the world. Here, you will find a vast collection of both local and international works and antiquities dating back to the 17th century. This collection also features different techniques such as painting, sculpting, photography, drawing and engraving.

Not your ordinary museum, MAPR also hosts regular workshops and concerts for guests who want to learn and appreciate the arts. While at the museum, don’t forget to check out the garden, which is filled with interesting sculptures, and the gift shop where you can buy souvenirs and other novelty items. Oversized bags may be prohibited inside the venue. To avoid any trouble, deposit your things at a Bounce location nearby.

Luggage Storage near Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré 

Nestled on Ponce de Leon in Santurce, the Centro de Bellas Luis A. Ferré is the top facility in the country for performance arts. It is named after the late Governor of Puerto Rico and known philanthropist Luis A. Ferré. Also called the Bells Artes de Santurce, this performing arts venue is considered the most significant cultural center in Puerto Rico. Here, guests can regularly watch a variety of performance events from both local and international productions.

The concert hall has four primary theaters and concert halls where guests can attend shows like concerts, ballets, plays, operas, musicals and more. Aside from its regular events, the Center is also the home base for the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and is the venue for the annual Festival Casals, held every February. Guests are not allowed to bring oversized luggage and bags inside the concert halls. Before your visit, head over to the nearest Bounce location and deposit your items there. 

Luggage Storage near Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico

The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico (MAC) is a two-story museum established in 1918 to highlight and celebrate Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American artists. The museum can be found in a Georgian-style schoolhouse and is the only institution in Puerto Rico that is devoted to promoting, collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. 

The MAC encourages the audience to have a broader view of contemporary art through dialog and innovative strategies, making it a truly unique experience for guests and an attraction that you shouldn’t miss when in Puerto Rico. Since large bags and luggage are not allowed in the museum, it’s best to leave your luggage with Bounce.