I enjoy visiting Ponce because it is an old city that has a lot to offer. But the city of Ponce is spread out over a large area, so walking around the city to see everything can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. Luckily, Ponce offers a trolley tour that takes you around the city [...]

There is something about Old San Juan at night that is really magical. It may be the way the lights cast shadows on the old buildings that make them come to life. It may be knowing that the buildings and cobblestone streets have seen hundreds of years of history. Getting a glimpse of [...]

If you are in Ponce and like antiques, gardens, hand-crafted furniture and stunning views, then a visit to the Serralles Castle (Castillo Serralles) is a "must do". Located on the hill above the City of Ponce, Serralles Castle was the "summer home" of the Serralles family. The Serralles made their [...]

On February 15, 2008 the Department of Natural Resources partially re-opened the park to the public beginning. Clara Cave is still closed, so for now, you miss the prettiest part of the cave system. Previously, the caves had been closed to the public since January 5, 2008 when a woman from California died after [...]

If you like a little excitement while on your vacation, you should take a trip to Hacienda Carabali. This 600 acre facility, located in the foothills of the El Yunque National Forest, offers a wide range of activities. They have horseback riding, ATV, mountain bikes and go carts to get your [...]

The El Yunque National Forest is a large, lush and interesting place to visit. It easy to see the beauty, but to really know about the rain forest, an educational guided tour is great. The Federal Forest Rangers offer “Rent-a-Ranger” or “Forest Adventure Tours”, that are hour-long educational walks designed to teach [...]

Puerto Rico is known for many things, and great coffee is just about at the top of the list. Because of Puerto Rico’s rich soil and cool mountain regions, coffee grows very well here, and it has been a major agricultural crop for the last 150 years.
Located in the lush mountains [...]

For a quick and tasty stop, go to Casa Don Q in Old San Juan. Don Q brand is the rum preferred by Puerto Ricans - stop in and taste for yourself, and see why!
Casa Don Q is a small “museum” that has information about rum making and the history of the Don [...]

There are three bioluminescent bays (bio-bays) in Puerto Rico. One in the SouthWest - "La Parguera", one on Vieques - "Mosquito Bay", and the one in Fajardo - "La Laguna Grande". Out of all three, Mosquito Bay is the brightest, and La Parguera is the least bright. La Laguna Grande [...]

The Conservation Trust of PR owns this nature reserve in Fajardo, at the north eastern-most tip of the island. Encompassing hundreds of acres, the Conservation Trust offers tours to explain the different eco-systems that are in the reserve.
On our most recent visit (we have taken the tour a number of times with [...]