How to Hang in Puerto Rico Like the Superstar (Exclusive)

Ever since Bad Bunny was discovered and skyrocketed to fame in 2016, his career hasn’t slowed down. For his latest feat, the Latin superstar kicked off his sold-out historic residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico this month.

According to Variety, more than 2.5 million people registered for the online pre-sale, and Move Concerts, which is run by Bad Bunny’s manager Noah Assad, calculated that 400,000 tickets were sold online and in-person.

The 30-night residency, titled No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí (I Don’t Want to Leave Here), is featured at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, where Bad Bunny will perform every weekend from Friday to Sunday, before wrapping on Sept. 14.

The musician also showed his pride for his native island by ensuring the first nine shows — from July 11 to July 27 — were reserved for ticketed fans and residents of Puerto Rico.

“This residency is elevating Puerto Rico’s visibility and reinforcing its place as a top destination for both music lovers and travelers alike,” Glorianna Yamín, vice president of Marketing at Discover Puerto Rico, tells PEOPLE.

Whether you’re considering making the trip down to San Juan for No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí — or want to immerse yourself in the stunning, historic spots that have been a part of his story, here are five places to visit during your stay.

Caribe Hilton

Over the years, the Caribe Hilton has been a mainstay for celebrity guests like Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren and Barack Obama. But the mid-century island hotel and resort — located just five minutes away from Bad Bunny’s residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot — has become the ultimate home base for fans heading to the massive concert.

To mark the residency, the hotel launched a uN vErAnO eN cArIbE HiLtOn package (named after his album), which includes a tote bag, refillable water bottle, a disposable camera and a Loop bike rental, plus a welcome rum cocktail from the new menu.

In addition to the package, the hotel is celebrating Bad Bunny’s historic residency with a vintage photo booth in the lobby and a new rum cocktails menu — including a twist on the espresso martini called Café y Ron and the Rum Old Fashioned. Guests can also enjoy salsa and bomba y plena dance classes, enjoy live music performances and take part in daily piña colada tastings, honoring the beverage invented at the hotel itself.

Café con Ron 

Featured on his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos is a song called “Café con Ron.” Not long after its release earlier this year, a vibrant café and bar opened, which appears to be affiliated with the megastar and is inspired by the eponymous song.

Nestled in the heart of Old San Juan, Café con Ron features red Christmas lights and homages to Puerto Rico’s culture and history. On the menu, guests can find a range of cocktails, including the signature Cafe con Ron cocktail made with aged rum, local espresso, Licor 43, Velvet Falernum, dark chocolate and orange.

Also included are Dulce Tipico, a blend of tequila, passion fruit, lime and sesame agave, as well as Un Coco, a bourbon-based beverage. The menu also features Puerto Rican snacks like mini empanadillas and an array of sandwiches.

Casa Histórica de la Música en Cayey

Puerto Rico’s musical heritage is multi-dimensional — a rich blend of Spanish, African and Taíno influences that have blossomed into genres like salsa and reggaetón and the folkloric beats of bomba and plena. To immerse yourself in all of it, Casa Histórica de la Música en Cayey, also known as the House of Music in Cayey, is the place to go.

“The island’s vibrant soundscape is shaped by iconic legends and emerging artists alike, and no matter where you go — from the lively streets of San Juan to the mountain towns like Cayey — music and dance are always part of the experience,” says Yamín.

A cultural center and museum situated in a 19th-century house, Casa Histórica de la Música is an archival treasure of Puerto Rico’s music history. The landmark, also a community space, is where Bad Bunny himself hosted the album release party for his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, a love letter to the island. At the time, attendees even got to see the superstar perform a handful of songs like “PIToRRO DE COCO” and “5 de Enero” by Roberto Anglero. 

“Hosting the album release event there wasn’t just symbolic — it was a celebration of Puerto Rico’s past, present, and future through music,” adds Yamín.

Calle Loíza

In the heart of Santurce is an eclectic neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, bars and local haunts. The area, most renowned for its food and music scenes, was also the setting for Arcángel and Bad Bunny’s surprise show on top of a gas station in 2022. It also happened to be the backdrop for the duo’s music video for “La Jumpa.”

If you’re visiting, stop by Café Tresbé for fish tacos, Tostado for ever-changing fresh-squeezed juices and vegan coconut pumpkin pancakes or Acapulco for tacos with homemade corn tortillas and cut-to-order meat.

As evening approaches, the area turns into a nightlife hub, teeming with dive bars, live music venues, and dance clubs. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind bar experience, visit El Bar Bero, which features vintage barbershop chairs and hair-themed cocktails like El Mullet or The Goatea.

Seguimo’ Aquí: The Experience by Vibee

For fans visiting Puerto Rico specifically for Bad Bunny’s residency, Vibee has crafted an elaborate extension of the residency experience. Seguimo’ Aquí: The Experience is a celebration of the music superstar’s fandom and a space where local fans and tourists alike can connect to Bad Bunny’s world even if they’re not attending the sold-out shows. 

“We knew that if we were going to do this right, it had to be authentic and reflect what Benito loves most about Puerto Rico and its people,” Harvey Cohen, president of Vibee, tells PEOPLE.

Located inside the Plaza Las Américas, the immersive tribute features storytelling, interactive art, exclusive merchandise and even a speakeasy bar inspired by Puerto Rico’s town plazas. Visitors can discover everything from a life-size Puerto Rican home and garden to an LED cave inspired by the legend of El Pozo de Jacinto.

“It’s a holistic experience where music, culture and community all come together over 10 weeks this summer,” says Cohen.