Ole Curiosidades

San Juan, Puerto Rico

4.8

20 reviews

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+1 787-724-2445
Address:
Calle Fortaleza 105, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
190 ft9
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Local time (San Juan) 10:56 AM Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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Description

Specialties

Panama hats

Art and hand made

Vicinity

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20 reviews of Ole Curiosidades

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Place rating: 5
Blacklick, OH
Super nice employees!!! She was very patient with me and let me take my time choosing all the stuff. Also stretched out the hat I wanted to make it fit better. If nothing else stop in!!! It’s a hat store, come on!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
This is shop is a gem! Bought a custom fitted hat and have been wearing it with pride for the past few months. Well made, excellent customer service & fun shopping experience!
Place rating: 5
Middletown, DE
They don’t get much nicer than Mr. Guillermo Cristian Jeffs. This was the one shop my wife wanted to visit while in San Juan; we were not disappointed. My wife and daughters had a great experience with masters of their craft. Guillermo and his staff really put their hearts in their work, and they were all equally great with the kids. We saw Guillermo a few hours later on the streets and he was sure to say hello (maybe he recognized the hats)! I would definitely recommend. By the way, they also had some really cool paintings and drawings, and a shoe department.
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
Wonderful shop with great hats and excellent customer service. A must visit when in old San Juan!
Place rating: 5
Minneapolis, MN
I’ve never thought I had a hat head… But I decided I needed an Olé hat. I walked in, explained that I needed help choosing, and the woman immediately picked out an amazing hat for me. It sounds corny, but it feels life changing… :)
Place rating: 5
Keyport, NJ
I love my custom fit Panama hat. It’s the perfect souvenir. The ladies and one gentleman were very friendly. I was over whelmed by the choices. One lady picked out a hat that she thought would be right for me… and it was. I chose my ribbon and she put it all together form me. It was $ 65 cash. This is a must stop when in OSJ.
Place rating: 5
Town of Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
So impressed with this shop and the owner. Immediately made you feel welcomed. Love my hat it fits me to a tee. So light and very comfortable. A must stop for all. Hats all guaranteed.
Place rating: 5
Cypress, TX
I didn’t get a hat here not a big fan of that type is hat but my wife and family got hats. I captured the whole process of getting fitted for a hat and learning about the hats. We all enjoyed the stories and attention we got from the folks here. Awesome experience! My wife loves her hat and found reasons to wear it!
Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
Fantastic shop with excellent hats; very carinoso staff that make shopping there a pleasure.
Place rating: 5
Scottsdale, AZ
Fantastic custom fit hats, great service! Like many, I found this place after reading the New York Times article and it did not disappoint. We came in with a party of four and we all left with a hat. I even bought an extra one as a gift! Fantastic quality even at the lowest price point; worth every penny. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and the Owner even stopped to take a picture with all of us. The experience really made our first trip to the island. Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
Sterling, VA
Absolutely a must visit in San Juan and a perfect shop. My son got a hat here, the owner takes time to fit you perfectly, let him pick out the ribbon and had him help install it. It was an awesome experience and well worth anything they charge. The hat quality cannot be beat.
Place rating: 4
Oakland, CA
YAY a hat that finally fits my tiny head LOL I love the fact that it was a wonderful experience. However, the hats were kinda pricey and the one I really wanted was upwards of $ 175 to $ 250, but I settled for the $ 75 one. The staff was helpful and you can choose the color band you want and they type of bow or style you want.
Note: they give you a discount if you pay in cash versus credit card so my $ 75 hat was actually $ 72.
Place rating: 1
Manhattan, NY
I would give this star 0 stars if I could. Super rude management. Stay away and rather spend your money where its appreciated!
Place rating: 5
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
I had read so many reviews and was so excited that I expected to be let down in the end. Luckily the shop lived up to all the hype. I got an awesome tan hat for 75 and it fits perfect and looks sharp. The staff was great and the owner personally thanked me.
Side note: the restaurant next door was recommended by the staff and their mofongo was good.
Place rating: 5
Riverside, CA
Love love love this place! The ladies that were helping my husband and I were super sweet and helpful. We went in for one hat and left with two. They fit the hat to your head and you can choose the ribbon. The best part is that they ARE NOT made in China, they are made in Latin America.
Oh for 2 hats it came out to $ 120 but it’s worth it! The quality is amazing!
Place rating: 5
Union City, CA
You can go to any Walmart or Walgreens in Puerto Rico and buy yourself a «Panama Hat“for maybe 9 bucks. If you want the real deal in a rustic setting you need to go here. I walked in with the intention of buying a Panama Hat knowing I would spend $ 60 minimum. The money was well spent as the two ladies in the shop meticulously helped me find the right fit. I was impressed with their attention to detail as they attended to me. After assuring all was right they even boxed the hat for me so I could safely carry it on the airplane home. The hat itself is awesome and I even took a few pictures inside the store as a memory of my trip to Puerto Rico.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
My brother was excited to go here and see what it was all about after reading the NYT suggestions for 36 hours in PR. What a fun experience and amazing staff. They were patient and fit my brother and mother with beautiful, perfectly fitted, custom hats. They are a bit pricey but they make them immediately for you to sit perfectly on your head. What more can you ask for?! cute little shop we were happy to experience!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I have never been so excited about something in my life. Olé gives you a wide range of different bands and the way they make it right in front of you is really cool. They even let you take pictures. If you like to collect things this is the place for you. It is also a pretty good fasion statement. I think the only problem is that the hats are very pricey, at 52 to 53 dollar’s each for the kids hat. Other than that, great.
Enjoy your visit.
(By Ishaan, Garud’s son)
Place rating: 5
Bothell, WA
High quality Panama handmade pamelas and hats. You can customize your hat with multiple colors to chose from. The employees are very nice and they help you to find the right hat size. It is located very close to La Fortaleza in Old San Juan which makes the trip to the store a cultural experience. They also have espadrilles (shoes from Spain) and santos tallados (saint wood carvings). I love this store and can’t wait to return to the Island to buy something there.
Place rating: 5
REGO PARK, NY
My wife wanted to buy me a Panama hat for my birthday. Olé came highly recommended. The two women who run the shop are very accommodating and helped me pick the perfect hat. I was able to select the band around the hat. They also made sure it fit perfectly. Great place.