10 BEST TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN SAN JUAN

Puerto Rico’s capital and largest city

San Juan is a festive city and the perfect place to experience Puerto Rican culture. It’s the oldest European founded city in the Americas, making it the prime spot for history and culture. You could visit Castillo San Cristóbal, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Fortaleza, or Condado Beach.

History and culture aren’t all that San Juan has to offer, you can also find tons of team-building activities for you and your team to enjoy on a company retreat here. You could take a paint and sip or cooking class, take a food or guided boat tour, try ax throwing or an escape room, and so much more. The possibilities are endless here, making this team retreat an unforgettable experience.

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Go kayaking at night in San Juan

  • Enjoy kayaking at night with an innovative LED light system on a clear-bottom kayak that illuminates the sea below you during this 1-hour tour in Puerto Rico!
  • You’ll have 45 minutes on the water and approximately 30 minutes on land.
  • Your instructors will give you a Kayak 101 lesson before the tour to make sure everyone is comfortable.
  • The kayaks have clear bottoms, making this guided Urban Adventure a “must do” when visiting San Juan.
  • Your tour guide will be amazing, funny, and knowledgeable making safety their first concern.

Experience San Juan with a guided boat tour

  • Explore the enchanting ocean magic of Puerto Rico on a guided boat tour with an expert captain! 
  • Experience the captivating beauty of the beach and mangrove, while gaining insight into Puerto Rico's rich history and vibrant culture.
  • Relax and reset in the most popular boat tour while you connect to nature and explore two distinct ecosystems: the Isla Verde beach and the Torrecilla mangrove forest. 
  • The duration of this tour is about 1.5 hours.
  • This tour is complete with upbeat music, boundless fun, and an incredible party vibe on the water.
  • The guide, captain, and deck hand were informative, funny and kind. 

Take a segway tour

  • A quick and efficient course on riding a Segway PT will prepare you for the experience of a lifetime.
  • Your guide will then take you on an in-depth 2 hour tour of up to 28 landmarks in this spectacular, historic city. 
  • Great instructions on the Segway and incredibly knowledgeable on the history of San Juan.
  • Even if it’s your first time on a Segway, it’ll be fun and easy. 
  • You’ll cover much more ground than you could on foot. 

Take a food tour in San Juan

  • This beautifully organized tour takes you off the beaten path to savor Puerto Rico’s unique flavors.
  • See and taste the real Puerto Rico in small groups with fun, knowledgeable guides who love sharing culinary insights and the best of their island home with visitors like you. 
  • These tours are given in English, but we offer private tours in Spanish and Polish. 
  • The delicious drinks and food are a mix of traditional and modern influences. 
  • You’ll have a very knowledgeable, professional and funny guide, making it a lasting memory.
  • The different delicious dishes from various restaurants combined with the historical details at locations around town makes this experience one of a kind!  

Try a stand up paddleboard in San Juan

  • The service is excellent here.
  • The equipment is in good shape and it’s a lovely place to paddle
  • The current can be challenging to paddle out and stand up, but it’s fun overall and a good exercise.
  • Instructors are attentive and make sure you’re taken care of.
  • The staff are very friendly and very helpful.

Challenge yourself with an escape room

  • Here you’ll have many themed escape rooms. 
  • The amount of people per room can vary from 6-20+ people. We can make accommodations based on your needs.
  • This experience usually takes 1 to 1.5 hours. 
  • You’ll love that it’s very clean and the workers are very helpful.
  • The escape room is bilingual and the rooms show authenticity. 
  • The service is excellent as the employees are all extremely nice and helpful.

Experience Puerto Rican foods with a cooking class

  • Here you’ll need a minimum of 10 guests or a maximum of 14 guests. 
  • This class is approximately 3 hours.
  • Discover the tastes and textures of Puerto Rican cuisine during a private cooking class. 
  • Led by an experienced chef, these classes are designed to be hands-on and engaging, allowing everyone to get involved and learn new culinary skills. 
  • Learn from an absolutely delightful and amazing chef. 
  • You’ll learn about Puertorican food history, how to pick your food, and make 2 recipes from scratch.

Paint and sip with your team in San Juan

  • This activity makes team-building a blast for anyone, with unique painting activities offered for everyone to enjoy. 
  • This painting experience lasts for 2 hours. 
  • Pick your own image to paint, or let our painting teachers and staff choose for you, just have a blast doing it.
  • What’s not to love with the bright colors, fun music, friendly staff, and the possibility to add delicious snacks and drinks.
  • All the materials and paints are already laid out when you arrive, and the host is super welcoming, friendly, and explain everything.
  • You’ll be able to choose from a couple of unlimited drinks that are served quickly. 

Let your competitive side shine through with ax throwing

  • Experience target shooting with axes in a place designed with rigorous safety standards where adults can compete in teams like warriors.
  • You can drink up to 3 beers or 3 glasses of wine while playing.
  • The ax experience is a super cool activity for adults in Puerto Rico.
  • The food is superb and the drinks are always on point. 
  • The employees are all helpful and explain things well. 
  • The ax throwing arena host is super friendly, attentive to everyone, and makes the experience great! 

Relax and unwind with a yoga class

  • This intimate boutique fitness & well-being studio is located on the bayside of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • The instructors are passionate, skilled, and highly trained. 
  • Instructors focus on guiding you through an effective and safe practice that works for your body, so you can feel great and perform better.
  • The ambiance of the studio is incredibly calming and serene, making it the perfect oasis for yoga and well-being. 
  • From the clean and well-maintained yoga spaces to the thoughtful incorporation of local elements into the practice, they’re a true reflection of the vibrant culture and spirit of Puerto Rico.
  • You can choose from a variety of classes that are perfect for any level. 

Would you like to book any of these activities?

These team-building activities are available as part of our retreat package.

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