Things to Do in Puerto Rico

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Things to Do in Puerto Rico

Ways to tour Puerto Rico

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Culebra Day Trip by Catamaran from Fajardo
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El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslide, Beach, Dine and Shop Adventure with transport
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Adventure Tours
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Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Puerto Rico
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Adventure Tours
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Flavors of Old San Juan Food Tour
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Walking Tours
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Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Trip from Vieques
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Private Sightseeing Tours
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San Juan: El Yunque Rainforest and Bio Bay Combo Tour
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Walking Tours
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San Juan Guided Snorkel Tour
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from $59.00 per adult
Let me show you MY island! (with visit to El Yunque)
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Bus Tours
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Horseback Riding On Secluded Beaches, Tropical Forests, And More...
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Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan
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Nature and Wildlife

Top Attractions in Puerto Rico

1. Old San Juan

Historic Sites • Neighborhoods

The oldest governor's mansion still used as such in Western Hemisphere and part of the old city's World Heritage Site.

2. Pinones

Neighborhoods • Forests

By CeciltonDave

The building sits on a corner and it's painted orange.

3. Cabo Rojo Lighthouse

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

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The history of the lighthouse includes one of two staircases designed and made by Mr. Eiffel, the same that built the…

4. Cayo Icacos

Islands

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Escape from the city to this white sand and clear waters of Icacos.

5. Playa El Combate

Beaches

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The restaurant is open to the sea with overhead fans.

6. Coamo Thermal Hot Springs

Hot Springs & Geysers

The hot springs are captured in two separate small modern pools.

7. Flamenco Beach

Beaches

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There are living coral reefs, sea turtles and all sorts of sea life meandering around the ocean.

8. Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

Bodies of Water

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The biobay is a unique experience among the millions of organisms Dinoflagellates, that emit light when touched or…

9. Playa Seven Seas

Beaches

Seven Seas is named after the 7 different blues in the ocean- and they form a beautiful quilt of color.

10. Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay

Bodies of Water

By petuniasattic

Fajardo’s bioluminescent bay is one of a few scattered around Puerto Rico – and one of the last that remain on the…

11. El Yunque Rain Forest

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests

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It describes the ancient origins of the park, its importance to indigenous Tainu Indians and Spanish explorers.

12. Isla de Caja de Muertos

Islands

A rugged windward shore is littered with drift wood from a wild Caribbean battering its coastline.

13. Sandy Beach

Beaches

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By explorcation

Footage includes Sandy Beach and other areas of interest around Rincon.

14. Playa Crashboat

Beaches

The poles holding up the pier have become a haven for coral reefs and a rainbow of schools of fish that surround the…

15. Laguna Grande

Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Only one of 5 permanent bioluminescent lagoons in the entire world!

16. Aventura Cueva Ventana

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Caverns & Caves

Complete with bats, boas, stalactites and stalagmites, ancient hieroglyphs, etc.

17. Museo de Arte de Ponce

Art Museums • History Museums

This museum houses a diverse collection of art ranging from the 14th to the 21st century.

18. Playa La Chiva

Beaches

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It's a swimming pool with thousands of fish and coral reefs!

19. Parque Ceremonial Indigena de Caguana

Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The site is thought to be the largest city/ceremonial site created by the Taino Indians anywhere in the Antilles.

20. Parque de Bombas

Speciality Museums

Located in downtown Ponce is this unique red and black fire station building known as “Parque de Bombas”.The contr...

21. Playa Caracas

Beaches

It is located inside the Natural Reserve which was formerly the Navy base.

22. Museo Castillo Serralles

Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

Visiting the home of the Serralles family and learning about the history of the family and their business was impress...

23. San German

Neighborhoods

It is known as the Founding Town and Garden City of the Caribbean.

24. Cueva del Indio

Caverns & Caves

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This is an amazing place, especially for only $5 per person.

25. Playa Sucia

Beaches

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The lighthouse is built upon 200 foot limestone cliffs and overlooks the Carribean Ocean.

26. Steps Beach

Beaches

The concrete steps for which the beach is named survived Hurricane Maria intact and remain as a testament to the…

27. Faro de Punta Higüera

Lighthouses

The park sits on the westernmost point of Puerto Rico.

28. Hacienda Campo Rico

Sports Camps & Clinics

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Leonardo, our tour guide, was very detailed with his instructions which helped me to feel more comfortable riding for...

29. Panoramic Route (Ruta Panoramica)

Scenic Drives

By ms_scotsgirl

years ago, an enterprising group of people split the route into 26 sections, and the annual Caminata Panoramica was…

30. Balneario Sun Bay

Beaches

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And lots of feral horses that the island is known for.

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Snorkeling

Half-day Tours

Day Cruises

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Walking & Biking Tours

Shore Excursions

Cultural & Theme Tours

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