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Puerto Rico Trip Recommendations for All Your Personalities
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items Puerto Rico is one of those places you can go to multiple times and have a different experience on each trip. The one thing they'll all have in common is that they will be magical in their own way. Here's my curation of activities, stays, etc. for wh...
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For the Nature Lover
For the City Girls and Nightlife Babes
Eat, Pray Love...minus the pray and love.
For the Nature Lover
Puerto Rico is the only US territory with an actual Rainforest. If you prefer a vacation to reconnect with nature and explore the country's wild side, here are some of my recommendations for where to stay and what to do.
Rio Grande is one of the top destinations for nature travelers to Puerto Rico, as it is the home of El Yunque Rainforest and National Park. This hotel is family friendly and well known which makes it a safe choice for solo travelers if you don't mind...
HYATT REGENCY GRAND RESERVE PUERTO RICO - Updated 2025 Prices & Resort Reviews (Rio Grande)
If a hotel is not your vibe, Rio Grande also has tons of Air BnBs for every taste and preference. From rustic, set in nature units to modern homes with sprawling views, you're sure to find an Air BnB to cozy up in and reset when you're not out explor...
Airbnb | Río Grande - Vacation Rentals & Places to Stay - Río Grande
This is one of the BEST tours you can do to explore El Yunque and the surrounding areas. It's important to know that Ubers and taxis are NOT allowed in El Yunque and there is quite a great distance to walk on the main road from the visitor's center t...
2025 El Yunque Tour with Luquillo Lunch Stop and Transport: 6 ppl Max (San Juan) - with Reviews
A treasure trove of historical information and ecology for the nature buff, Cueva Ventana is approximately a 1 hour drive outside of San Juan. Choose from any of these tours to explore this limestone cliff that boasts stunning views and rock formatio...
Cueva Ventana - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
One of the most iconic landmarks in Puerto Rico, this citadel sits at the highest point in San Juan and is a must visit. I recommend having a picnic on the picturesque lawns. There is a museum and it's a great place to get in touch with the past. You...
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
For the City Girls and Nightlife Babes
Of course, if you're going for a social and culturally immersive experience, you're gonna want to stay in the gorgeous capital, San Juan. There is ALWAYS something to do here and the people are always happy to help you make the most of your time.
If someone asked me to tell them some hotels I've been to with a GREAT location, this one would top the list or at least be very close. Right on the beach and in casual walking distance to supermarkets, pharmacies etc., It's hard to find an issue wit...
FAIRMONT EL SAN JUAN HOTEL - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (Puerto Rico/Isla Verde)
A breathtaking tour of Condado Lagoon that includes LED lights and neon body paint. Release your inhibitions and feel your stress float away as you learn about the history of San Juan from your expert guide.
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon (San Juan) - with Reviews
Old San Juan is one of the most unique places I have ever been to. With a mix of small, locally owned boutique shops and larger, more popular stores, mom and pop restaurants and fine dining establishments, it's like a melting pot of all the eras and timelines of the last century. It's truly an enchanting place and this walking tour is the best way to experience it.
2025 Old San Juan Walking Tour - with Reviews
While in Puerto Rico, chances are high that you'll see at least one of these UTVs cruising through the streets, likely blaring Bomba or Reggaeton. You'l be pleased to know that you can book a San Juan night tour in which they are used to give you a p...
San Juan Nightlife Tour by UTV Can-Am (Puerto Rico) - with Reviews
Eat, Pray Love...minus the pray and love.
I never expected to actually love Puerto Rican food so much but it makes sense since a lot of the same ingredients are used in Jamaican cuisine. There is also guaranteed to be at least one Jerk Chicken dish on the menu at almost EVERY restaurant you ...
Starting off a little on the fancier side, this restaurant is one of my absolute favorites simply because the menu is seasonal, focusing on the freshest ingredients AND they consider everyone in their offerings. There are 3 menu options available: Pe...
Cocina Abierta
If you're ready to dive into Puerto Rican cuisine without the frills, La Casita Blanca is the place you need. The charming, rustic decor makes it fee like you popped over to your Tia's house for dinner and you KNOW it's going to be good. There's a re...
LA CASITA BLANCA, San Juan - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Another laid back unassuming restaurant, Chef's Creations is a sleeping gem. The brainchild of Chef Jorge Rivera (if the name sounds familiar, you've probably seen him on TV!), the menu changes almost daily and this is one of those dining establishme...
Chefs Creations - Ponce, PR
Ok, this might not be traditional Puerto Rican food but if you are looking for an experience with a (very) good meal, this is it. From the moment you are led inside, you'll see why. The vibe is speakeasy/prohibition era lounge and it feels so exclusi...
Tavola - Trattoria Local - Italian Restaurant in Condado, Puerto Rico