Punta Las Marías is a quiet, upscale coastal pocket in San Juan, known for calm beaches, low-rise architecture, and a strong sense of community. It forms part of the same golden shoreline that links Ocean Park and Isla Verde, yet keeps a more residential, low-key character than the neighboring resort strips.
For luxury buyers, Punta Las Marías offers something very specific: a beachfront neighborhood that feels like “home” first and a destination second—ideal for primary residences, second homes, and income properties that still sit inside Puerto Rico’s strongest coastal market.
Punta Las Marías occupies a strategic coastal position: a residential bridge between Ocean Park and Isla Verde, along the same urban beach corridor that defines coastal San Juan.
Key location advantages include:
Central coastal access – quick drives to Condado, Miramar, Old San Juan, and Hato Rey’s financial district.
Proximity to SJU airport – most guests and residents reach Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in roughly 10–15 minutes by car.
Walkable daily life – many homes sit a short walk from beaches, restaurants, groceries, and pharmacies along Calle Loíza, Isla Verde Avenue, and local side streets.
The neighborhood combines easy access to San Juan’s primary business and tourism districts with a distinctly quieter streetscape—gated lanes, tree-lined sidewalks, and cul-de-sacs that end at the sea.
Punta Las Marías is built around its shoreline. Local guides describe a mix of sandy stretches and smaller rocky coves, with the broader beach corridor only a short stroll away in either direction.
Day-to-day life often includes:
Water sports – kitesurfing, paddleboarding, and swimming along the same coastal conditions that make nearby Ocean Park a favorite for active beachgoers.
Neighborhood parks and recreation – access to nearby sports facilities in Santurce and Ocean Park (soccer, tennis, basketball, running track), plus a local skate park that has its own TripAdvisor listing.
Local cafés and eateries – casual restaurants, bakeries, and markets along Calle Loíza and surrounding streets, with Condado and Isla Verde hotel dining a short drive away.
Short-term rental and hospitality listings consistently describe Punta Las Marías as a safe, walkable, and welcoming residential area, known more for its neighborhood feel than for high-volume nightlife.
Christie’s International Real Estate Puerto Rico’s neighborhood guide describes Punta Las Marías as a serene beachfront area with stylish homes and a relaxed vibe—an accurate reflection of its current housing stock.
The luxury market here features:
Beachfront and beach-block single-family homes, including walled compounds and villas with courtyards, pools, and direct or near-direct access to the sand.
Gated townhome clusters and low-rise condo buildings, many offering secure parking, terraces, and ocean views a block or two off the beach.
Redevelopment and infill opportunities, particularly oceanfront parcels and older properties marketed as developable land in RT-5 tourist-residential zoning.
Punta Las Marías stands out in the Coastal San Juan corridor as a low-rise, mostly residential zone framed by stronger tourism anchors in Condado and Isla Verde. Key drivers for investors and high-net-worth buyers include:
Scarcity and scale – limited land area and a dominant single-family fabric contrast with the tower-heavy inventory of nearby resort districts.
Consistent rental interest – Airbnb, VRBO, and boutique rental platforms show a steady pipeline of guests drawn to the quiet neighborhood setting with fast access to beaches and the airport.
Diversified use cases – primary residences, second homes, and high-end rentals all coexist in the same blocks, giving owners flexibility as their needs and strategies evolve.
Christie’s International Real Estate Puerto Rico maintains a strong presence across coastal San Juan—including Punta Las Marías, Ocean Park, Condado, Isla Verde, Miramar, and Old San Juan—and is recognized in its own market materials as a leading firm for single-family homes in these neighborhoods.
In Punta Las Marías, our team:
Provides micro-market insight on each street and gated enclave, HOA dynamics, and beach-access nuances that significantly affect value.
Delivers investment-grade analysis on rental potential, holding costs, and exit strategies for beachfront and near-beach assets.
Coordinates with local lenders, attorneys, architects, and property managers experienced in Punta Las Marías transactions.
Uses the global Christie’s network to present Punta Las Marías listings to qualified luxury buyers from the mainland U.S., Latin America, and Europe.
If you are exploring Punta Las Marías luxury real estate—buying, selling, or repositioning a property—Christie’s International Real Estate Puerto Rico can help you move from early research to a confident closing with clear data, local expertise, and a global perspective.
Ask around. We are the best at what we do. We put our reputation up against anyone, and encourage you to tap your network and see how our reputation stands up against the competition. If you would like to work with a team that will go the extra mile to get you the Puerto Rico beach home of your dreams, contact us today.
