Pronounced "Sahwah" by the local people, San Juan is the first major stop along the East–West Corridor for maxi-taxis and buses.

It is bordered by the Caroni Swamp in the south, Santa Cruz in the north, Barataria in the west, and Champ Fleurs in the east.

The increased traffic has also allowed gas stations and auto repair shops to become successful in the area as well as many fast food restaurants.

Aranguez Savannah hosts major celebrations and events including Holi, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hosay, Carnival, cricket games, and The Samaan Tree Rock Festival, among many other live concerts.

[6][7] The 2017 chutney-soca song "Ramsingh Sharma", sung by Omardath Maharaj and Raymond Ramnarine, is about an Indo-Trinidadian womanizing man from San Juan who enjoys drinking and gambling.