The Best Independent Bookstores in San Juan

Located in Old San Juan, not far from the Plaza de Armas, Librería La Tertulia is the perfect place to go book shopping in the capital’s historic district. As well as books for sale, the store also hosts book presentations – when you’re done browsing the shelves, take a look at the historic district’s architectural treasures or stop by one of the many coffee shops in the area to read your new book.

Casa Norberto is a bookstore and café located on the third floor of Plaza Las Americas, a large mall which is one of the many attractions in San Juan. The store opened in 2017 and serves up book presentations as well as delicious desserts and coffees, to name a couple of food options. This bookstore’s location is very convenient for anyone who wants to go shopping and make it a day, since the mall has a variety of stores that include clothes, shoes, and electronics.

San Patricio Plaza mall is home to The Bookmark, an inviting bookstore with a café offering a varied coffee menu that includes hot and cold beverages alongside its selection of books. The store also hosts a bookclub and offer books reviews on their website for those who want to find out more about the latest releases.

If you’re looking for a bookstore with Christian books, head to Librería Paulinas to one of its two locations in the city. Librería Paulinas’ social media presence allows them to keep their customers informed of the latest events and book releases – check them out on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates.

The Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña works to preserve Puerto Rican culture. Located in Old San Juan and close to the Cuartel de Ballajá and El Morro Castle, there’s a store on the first floor of the building that sells books for those who want to read up on the island’s cultural heritage.

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