This is a beautiful hidden gem in Old San Juan! Especially if you're into clean neutral colors. The…read morestore is small but full of beautiful clothes & accessories! And the best part is the prices are reasonable and the customer service was great!

I stopped into the Handmade Avarcas & Espadrilles shop in San Juan, Puerto Rico just to browse & it…read morewas a really cool spot to check out. Even just walking in, you can tell it's more than a typical shoe store. The space feels creative and focused on craftsmanship, w/ a strong local & handmade vibe. There was cool decor everywhere, even on the walls, which made the whole space feel artsy.I liked seeing all the different styles they offer, from traditional Spanish-inspired designs to wedges, flats, & sneaker-style espadrilles. It's high end pricing but you can tell the quality is worth it. What stood out most was the customization aspect:you can choose fabrics, colors, & little details to design your own pair. Even though I didn't do the workshop, it was interesting to learn that they offer a hands-on experience where you can actually make your own espadrilles w/ guidance from artisans. Glad I popped in while exploring it's 1 of those places that catches your attention even if you're just window shopping. Maybe next time when I'm not pressed for time & it's not so late in day I'll pick something up or participate in the workshop.

stopped in while exploring Old San Juan after being drawn to the colorful displays, it pulled me…read morein. The shop is full of beautifully crafted handmade espadrilles and other unique items. The atmosphere felt welcoming, and it was fun just looking at all the different styles. A great spot to browse and experience a little of the craftsmanship and creativity that makes this city so special.

Really liked this place! I've been to surf shops in various other locations, and I'd stack these…read moreguys up with the best of them - from Hawaii to Cali to PR these guys deserve some props for having a high quality location. COVID protocols are in place currently and we had to wait at the door for someone to let us in and check our temps. Once we had taken care of that, we were off to explore. My wife almost immediately found her new go to Reef sandals. They have a pretty good amount of stuff in the store. This is one of three locations, as it turns out we also went to another one, it was a little bigger, located at the mall. Tons of board shorts, t-shirts for both men and women (swimsuits for the women). A small selection of surf boards, that were pretty nice quality. As well as some skateboard stuff. If you're into surf shops, this should be a place you check out. They have a large selection of Playero branded apparel, which is really nice. One thing to keep in mind, prices are a little on the high side. But other than that we had a great experience. Staff was friendly and helped us out with different shoe sizes to try on, and took good care of us the whole time we were there. We'd recommend this location.

I'm Puerto Rican and from the states. I am always looking for great PR places to support. I love…read moremany of the tshirts, hoodies, and surf attire that I found in Playero. I think it is a great surf shop for sure. I give it 4 stars for the clothes which the only negative is that they are on the expense side. 2 stars are due to the lackluster service. My wife and I were greeted by the two young women at the front desk and promptly told they were closing (it was 5:30 closes at 6). The entire time during checkout was silent and I felt as if I was a nuisance. I hope this was just an isolated event because their products are top notch. I hope future interactions with patrons are more positive because I spent $100+ in that place. Patrons should be treated with respect if you want to charge premium prices.

This boutique is found on the famous Avenida Ashford in San Juan. It is a cute place to get unique…read morepieces for women. I saw lots of dresses, tops, pants, accessories, and jewelry. I got my boyfriend's sister a cute halter top from the awesome sale section at the front of the store and scored myself some cute and super cheap earrings. The sales associate was warm and friendly and noticed bf's Cuban accent immediately. She asked us about our backgrounds (it is weird to some people to see an Asian girl speaking Spanish in a Cuban accent). When I go back to Puerto Rico, I hope I have time to stop by this shop to bring home some awesome clothes.

This is a women's clothing boutique that I visit every time I go to PR. There's also a location in…read morePlaza Las Americas but the name means 'made by hand.' The clothes are kind of bohemian, made here I think, but I think the jewelry isn't hand made. This is a place to buy a pretty and flowy dress.

This is the first time I used their online order system. My son had a guitar recital and needed…read moreblack pa ta. I ordered a pair to pick up the next day at the store. The process was simple. The next day I got an email letting me know my order was ready. When I arrived the lady asked to see the receipt and then went to fetch my order. Very easy and quick. Loved it.

Great store in San Juan !! Nice prices !! Beautiful store to shopping in the mall!!! I get nice…read moreclothing at nice prices.

Now this is a store you go to for vacation gifts. This isn't some tourist trap gift shop, this is a…read morehidden gem of high quality products that the owner has hand selected to sell, because him and his wife use and love the products. We arrived 15mins before the shop opened, because we had struck-out at a few other tourist gift shops that sold your traditional crappy gifts (shot glasses, hoodies, shirts, etc). I'm looking thru the front window and an SUV rolls up and the guys yells, "they're closed, but should be open soon." It was the owner and he came over, unlocked the store and let us in. This place had an amazing selection of liquor and wines. Local and imports. They had a a great selection of crystals, hand crafted soaps, incense, jewelry, hand crafted art and so much more. They had some of the traditional tourist swag, but it was minimal, most of the store is filled with hand cultivated, quality products. . I got my daughter a beautiful rose quartz stone mounted on a stand. My son got a mini hand carved teak chess set (for only $45!!). I got my parents some local infused rum (was hard to decide from the big selection of options; guava, coco, piña, and so many more). Also got the kids some geodes to smash. They looked the same in the outside, but were each completely different on the inside. The owner is a Brooklyn transplant and he's the nicest guy ever. We solicited his opinions and he was a straight shooter, telling us his honest opinions and making great recommendations. He and his wife operate the store and you can feel the love the there. This place was awesome, I'd highly recommend it!

This was the perfect stop for all of my group's needs - whether from souvenirs to spirits. Had the…read morevery cool chance to speak with Ray about the different rums that they carried, and he gave me wonderful recommendations. The value of the bottles was amazing as well. Impeccable service by Ray and his wife, can't wait to come back to San Juan to shop here and see them again!

The selection of quality clothing was better than expected. The young lady ( Jeanette ) that helped…read moreus was super friendly

Love this store! Monkey threads has unique tshirts, hats and souvenirs unlike others in PR! Shopped…read moreat Monkey Threads twice during our week long trip. Shirts, hats and and sun shirts were the best we found - something for everyone. Thank you for your well thought out selection of apparel with PR and Luquillo Beach. We love this store! Wish you had bought yourself something on your trip, check out their website. Many selections available. Also, they are all about community, check out their message posting inside the store in support Paradise Rescue PR needing Flight Angels to assist with the transport of rescued animals from PR to the mainland. Thanks!

Nice boutique shop at Old San Juan. It has clothing, shoes, accessories! It's upscale but has some…read morevery fun finds. Staff was really friendly; greeting us a we walked in and offering assistance if we needed it. The items were mid range to higher pricing, but that's expected for a boutique! It was very clean and felt inviting and aesthetic. Overall: A Solid boutique with fun finds.

My wife really loved this cute little boutique that was literally just around the corner from our…read morehotel. Not a huge selection, but everything was displayed so well and the person working (not sure if it was the owner or an employee) was so friendly and helpful and made a ton of recommendations, especially with the bags/backpack style purses my wife was looking at and liking so much. Really good job of selling products and making reasonable recommendations for upgrades. Everything was clean, organized and displayed so well. Glad we happened across this little spot so she could check them out. She ended up getting one of the bags/packs that caught her eye. Made for a great unique souvenir that she wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. If we were in this area again we would for sure shop here. We would highly recommend!