Escape to a Parador in Puerto Rico| discoverpuertorico.com

Known for their hospitality and affordable rates, these Puerto Rican family-owned small inns aim to create a full tropical and cultural experience outside the metropolitan area. The Paradores of Puerto Rico Program proudly marked its 50th anniversary in 2023, celebrating decades of local families warmly welcoming and taking care of travelers.

Explore beyond the big resorts in San Juan and discover the contrast between the urban lifestyle and the tranquility of going pa’ la isla (into the Island).

Pool view of parador Palmas de Lucia. — Experience the essence of a beachfront relaxation at Parador Palmas de Lucía.

With cozy amenities and alluring surroundings, the paradores present the duality of having resort-like commodities while being nearby the best attractions around the Island, which makes it perfect for fun-filled family travels, destination weddings, and friendly escapades.

Discover more paradores and Small Inns

Pool view at Parador Guánica 1929. — For a complete immersion into Puerto Rican culture, stay at a family-owned parador.

What you should know about these award-winning facilities:

Every parador must be owned and managed by a Puerto Rican family and guarantee an authentic cultural experience outside the metropolitan region that highlights history, gastronomy, and music.

These small hotels must have more than seven and less than 75 rooms to be considered a parador.
Paradores are bigger than a Bed & Breakfast and smaller than a hotel. There are around 10 paradores in Puerto Rico.

Many of the facilities have been recognized with excellence awards and certificates by SME, Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association for Hotel Owners, and TripAdvisor.

Pool area at Parador Maunacaribe — Gorgeous beachfront panoramas await you at Parador MaunaCaribe.

Paradores in the East

On the East coast of the Island, you will find MaunaCaribe in Maunabo, and close by, in the town of Yabucoa, it's Palmas de Lucía, both offering beautiful ocean views, amenities for families, and event halls.

They are conveniently located near the Túneles de Maunabo (Maunabo Tunnels), Ruinas de la Hacienda Santa Lucía, Reserva Natural Humedal de Punta Tuna, and many beaches.

Pool view at Combate Beach Resort in Cabo Rojo.

Paradores in the West

The west side of the Island boasts many of these charming establishments. Villas del Mar Hau near the stunning beaches of Isabela, El Faro close to Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Hernández in Aguadilla, Turtle Bay Inn or Villa Parguera in Lajas for water adventure lovers, a stay in a historic setting at Gúanica 1929 in the municipality of Guánica, and Boquemar near the famous Balneario de Boquerón in Cabo Rojo are all popular choices.

The most awarded small hotel on the Island is Combate Beach, also located in a pristine area of Cabo Rojo, a picturesque southern town worthy of many visits. That small inn is known for its excellent service and top-notch breakfast.

There, you’ll be closer to places like Guánica’s Dry Forest, Playuela beach, the Salt Flats, and the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge where you can hike, snorkel, paddleboard, birdwatch, and more.

Things to do in the West Region