Travel Guide
El Ultimo Brinco Waterfall in Rincon
El Ultimo Brinco in Rincon is a 30-foot waterfall with a small, natural swimming pool at it's base. The only problem is there is no easy way to get to the pool - you either have to jump or climb down the rock wall. In the afternoon, there are lots of local teens playing in the falls - they showed us the best way to get to the bottom.
Tour a French Mansion - The Palacete Los Moreau
A French coffee hacienda in Puerto Rico - what a surprise! The Old Labadie House (aka the Palacete los Moreau) is located in the town of Moca, in the north-west part of Puerto Rico. This lovely, old house has been turned into a museum, and they offer great, informative tours about the house and the people who lived there. What a wonderful piece of Puerto Rican history and a local treasure. I really thought it was worth a visit.
History, Museum, Rainy Day, Tour, West, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
Visit the Fajardo BioBay in an Electric Boat
Puerto Rico is blessed with a natural phenomenon that is found in only a few other places on earth — it has 3 year-round bioluminescent bays. I am so excited to say that Bio Island offers an eco-friendly way to visit Laguna Grande without having to kayak or walk. They have an electric motor boat tour that is both safe for the environment and fun.
Catch Great Views at the Rincon Lighthouse
With 16 lighthouses to visit and explore, Puerto Rico is a dream location for lighthouse enthusiasts. Some of our lighthouses are very old and very beautiful. The Rincon lighthouse isn’t particularly either of those. However, it is a great place to watch surfers, the sunset, and dolphins and whales.
Ride an ATV Just Minutes from San Juan
Campo Rico Trail Rides ATV Tours at Hacienda Campo Rico is located just a few minutes from San Juan, and yet it feels like a world away. Hacienda Campo Rico is a 2,200 acre "ranch" so the ATVs have loads of trails. They go through fields and forests, up and down hills and through mud puddles. And then you get to explore a cave filled with bats and more. It was a ton of fun!
History, Nature, Tour, East, Metro, North, Adventure, Cruise Ship, With Kids
Experience the San Sebastian Market
If you want to be part of a local experience, get up early on a Friday and head to the San Sebastian Market. I guess I would call it a large flea market or farmers market, since it had a little bit of everything. The market is located on the Centro Agropecuario grounds. It has slots for over 340 tables inside the grounds and, of course, there are other people selling things outside in the parking lot.
300 Miles of Beaches - How to Find Yours
Being an island, Puerto Rico has more than 300 miles of beaches, including the out-islands and cays. That’s one beach to explore and enjoy for each day of the year. There is a perfect beach for everyone - it all depends your idea of the perfect beach. Luckily, almost all the beaches in Puerto Rico are open to the general public.
Beach, Nature, Culebra, East, Metro, North, South, Vieques, West, Budget, First Timer
Dive or Snorkel at Desecheo Island
A few years ago, Scuba Diving Magazine readers voted Puerto Rico as one of the Top 20 Overall Dive Destinations in the Caribbean. I have done a number of dives here over the past few years and I had yet to encounter a Top 20 -type dive. We were heading out west and I hoped to find one of those WOW dives at Desecheo Island. I was not disappointed.
Visit Casa Pueblo in Adjuntas
Casa Pueblo is a community-based organization focused on, among other things, the protection and management of natural resources. On a visit to their headquarters in Adjuntas, you'll learn about their on-going eco-friendly endeavors and educational programs, and you'll have the chance to buy some local artisan goods in their gift shop.
Walk on the Dry Side in Guanica
The Guánica State Forest & Bioshpere Reserve is a dry forest that receives only 30" of rain annually. It covers almost 1000 acres and is home to many endangered plants and wildlife. There are a number of hiking trails throughout the forest, and it is a bird-watcher's paradise.
Taste Exotic Ice Cream Flavors in Lares
If you love ice cream and exotic flavors, you need to visit Heladeria Lares and Heladeria El Grito, located on the town square in Lares. They have home-made ice cream in flavors like rice & beans, garlic, corn, pumpkin and cod fish (to name a few). Most are tasty. Some are just bizarre. For the faint of heart, they also have "safe" flavors like vanilla and chocolate.
Rainy Day, Shopping, Central, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
Discover Petroglyphs on Piedra Escrita in Jayuya
Puerto Rico has a long history of Indian cultures that lived here many hundreds to thousands of years ago. The most recent Indian culture, the Tainos, left many petroglyphs on rocks near rivers or in caves. The town of Jayuya has a nice example of a piedra escrita that contains many different Taino drawings.
History, Nature, Central, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
Hike to Cueva Quintin Rivera in Guajataca Forest- Note- the Cave of the Wind is closed
The Guajataca Forest in Isabela is in the karst region of Puerto Rico and the landscape and plant life is totally different than what we are used to seeing in the north-east of the island. I thought the best part about this forest is exploring Cueva del Viento (Cave of the Wind). But now that Cave of the Wind is closed, keep going and explore Cueva Quintin Rivera!
Hiking, Nature, Central, North, West, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
Las Garzas Waterfall in Adjuntas
There are lots of waterfalls that can be found throughout the island. Most are in obscure locations and can only be found with the help of a local. We knew about Las Garzas Falls in Adjuntas, but we didn't really know where it was located. So, one day, we decided to try to find it.
Cemi Museum - A Window to the Past
The Cemi Museum (Museo El Cemi, in Spanish) in Jayuya is a visitor center for the area and a showcase of Taino artifacts. The leaders of Jayuya wanted to preserve and educate about the Taino culture, so they opened this odd-shaped museum in 1989.
History, Museum, Central, South, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
Great Diving at the Wall in La Parguera
During a trip to the south-west part of the island, we found some diving that I would highly recommend. That region is home to "the Wall" and the diving was great! We went wall diving off of La Parguera and I thought it was the best diving we have seen on PR.
La Playuela - A Picture-perfect Beach
We were at the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse a couple weeks ago and the panoramic views were simply magnificent. I was surprised to see one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen in Puerto Rico. We asked the lighthouse ranger about the beach and, he said lovingly, "Oh – the jacuzzi? That is La Playuela".
Breathtaking Views at the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
Located on top of 200-foot limestone cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse marks the south-west tip of Puerto Rico. Though the lighthouse is interesting, the big attractions are the dramatic views of the ocean and cliffs.
Dona Juana Waterfall - Easy & Beautiful
Waterfalls are facinating — they are beautiful, powerful and natural. With the Cordillera Central that runs through the middle of the Puerto Rico, we get a lot of rain that falls on those peaks, resulting in a number of waterfalls across the island. Many of them require hiking in forests and wading rivers to get to see them. But Dona Juana Waterfall is right along the road. Can it get any easier?
Tiny Island, Fun to explore on Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island is a tiny island about a mile off the coast of Guánica. You can get to the island by kayak or ferry. We found some decent snorkeling, picnic pavilions and lots of privacy ... at least for us during low season. I'd guess it gets pretty crazy on a July weekend!
Beach, Nature, Snorkeling, West, Budget, Off Beaten Path, With Kids
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