Miramar is a "sub-barrio" within the barrio of Santurce in the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is connected to the historic barrio of Old San Juan by the San Antonio Bridge. It's land area measures 0.24 sq. miles (0.62 km²), and has a resident population of 5,440 according to the U.S. Census of 2000.

It is situated on the north western part of Santurce, adjacent to Isla Grande where the Puerto Rico Convention Center is located to the west, Baldorioty de Castro Boulevard and Condado Lagoon to the north, Barrios Alto del Cabro and Gandul to the east and Hoare Street towards the South.

Miramar is an exclusive residential neighbourhood where primarily middle to upper class families reside, characterized by quiet streets lined with large, mature shade trees. There are still a handful of historical residences with the charm and atmosphere from the bygone era including several Prairie School architectural style buildings by internationally-renowned architect Antonin Nechodoma. Miramar's rich architectural legacy is now now protected by law as it was designated an historical district of Puerto Rico. Many high rises including a 23-story building with a roof-top restaurant that resembles an air traffic control tower also dot the area and as its name implies, Miramar (Sea View), enjoys wonderful ocean views and breezes.

Miramar is also home to the coeducational Catholic parochial school Academia del Perpetuo Socorro ("Academy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help") and the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.

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