Condado, San Juan: Lifestyle and Real Estate Guide

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Condado is an oceanfront neighborhood in San Juan, just east of Old San Juan, known for Ashford Avenue, Condado Beach, high-rise condominiums and one of the most walkable streets in the city. It is a sub-barrio of Santurce, and Ashford Avenue leads west across the Dos Hermanos Bridge toward Old San Juan.

A short history of Condado

Condado grew in the early 20th century. An electric tramway linked it to Old San Juan in 1911, Dr. Bailey Ashford built his house there in 1912 (Ashford Avenue carries his name), and Frederick Vanderbilt built a summer home in 1919 that is today the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Tourism boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, and La Concha Hotel opened in the late 1950s. Later, high-end high-rise apartment buildings brought many families to live in the neighborhood.

Ashford Avenue and La Ventana al Mar

Ashford Avenue is the main commercial street, often called the “Fifth Avenue” of Puerto Rico, with luxury boutiques, restaurants and hotels. La Ventana al Mar, “the Window to the Sea,” is a public park designed by Puerto Rican architect Andrés Mignucci and completed in 2004. It sits between the Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha hotels and hosts music events and weekend markets.

Condado Beach and the lagoon

Condado Beach is a public beach with lifeguards available. It runs from La Ventana al Mar to Punta Piedrita, and its western end, La Playita del Condado, has calmer water that suits children. On the other side of the neighborhood, Condado Lagoon is protected as the Laguna del Condado Nature Reserve and Jaime Benítez Rexach State Park. You can kayak or paddleboard there if you bring your own gear, and a bike lane runs from the Dos Hermanos Bridge to the end of Ashford Avenue.

Living in Condado

Condado is small. Corcoran describes it as about 200 acres with roughly 6,000 residents. Many homes are condominiums in high-rise buildings along Ashford Avenue and near the lagoon.

Condos and homes for sale and for rent in Condado

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Frequently asked questions about Condado

Where is Condado?

Condado is a sub-barrio of Santurce in San Juan, just east of Old San Juan. Ashford Avenue is its main street, and the Dos Hermanos Bridge connects it with Old San Juan.

Is Condado Beach public?

Yes. Condado Beach is a public-access beach with lifeguards available. It runs from La Ventana al Mar Park to Punta Piedrita.

What is La Ventana al Mar?

It is a public park on Ashford Avenue, between the Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha hotels. Architect Andrés Mignucci designed it, and it was completed in 2004. It hosts music events and weekend markets.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Condado?

Many homes are condominiums in high-rise buildings along Ashford Avenue and near the lagoon. Browse our Condado real estate and Condado Beach homes pages to see current options.

How can I buy or rent a home in Condado?

Contact Puerto Rico Real Estate. We search Stellar MLS, review the options with you and guide you through the process. This information is educational and is not legal, tax or investment advice.