A lot of people write on Trip Advisor that Condado Beach is very nice but very dangerous. Big waves, strong underflow, and rip currents scare people away.
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Are there swimmable beaches in San Juan? El Escambron and Playita Condado are both protected by coral reefs and are perfect to swim in because the water is calm. Condado usually has strong rip currents and it's not safe to swim in.
Can you swim in the ocean in San Juan? The best beaches for swimming are Playita del Condado, Escambron Beach, Pine Grove Beach in Isla Verde. Please do not swim at Condado Beach, and never leave your children unattended, very dangerous water but great for lounging.
SAFETY CONCERNS IN PUERTO RICO. There are safety concerns, however. Like Mexico and some other Caribbean islands, there's a high level of gun crime, drug trafficking and gang activity, and the homicide rate is relatively high.