Planning a Trip to Puerto Rico
Planning a Trip to Puerto Rico
Discover all the essentials for planning your perfect vacation to Puerto Rico.
Ready to enjoy a truly magical, enriching, and tasty travel experience in Puerto Rico? You've come to the right place! Get the latest travel deals and offers, find out how to get here and navigate the Island, explore restaurants and hotels, and browse sample itineraries to help inspire your trip.
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By renting a car, you’ll have more liberty to explore the Island.
Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean's major shopping hubs.
Puerto Rico offers dozens of daily nonstop from two international airports, plus several other regional airports.
From beach-side fritters to fine dining experiences, you’ll love Puerto Rican cuisine.
For a thrilling experience, book a helicopter tour with a local operator like Puerto Rico Helitours.
Discover some of the Caribbean's most scenic golf courses.
Planning Tools
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Puerto Rico has daily nonstop flights to major cities throughout the United States.
Transportation
Hundreds of direct flights per day, a dozen cruises per week, a plethora of car rentals, ferries, and more.
Facts about Puerto Rico
Learn some basic facts about the Island.
Special Offers
Find special deals on accommodations, activities and more.
Mountain valley at sunset.
Regions
The Island is composed of 78 municipalities that belong to six different regions, each with a unique identity.
Places to Stay
From mega-resorts to intimate paradores, there is no shortage of places to rest your head in Puerto Rico.
From seafood to meat cuts and specialty dishes, you can find flavors to entice your palate everywhere.
Restaurants & Bars
Regardless of where you travel in Puerto Rico, you'll find a variety of delicious dining options.
The island of Culebra, off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The Island
The Island territory is only 100 miles long, but it packs an amazing diversity of sights, scenery, and culture.
Puerto Rico is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly islands in the Caribbean.
LGBTQ Travel
Whether you want to play or get away, you'll find the perfect spot in Puerto Rico.
Overlooking the beach from Mosquito Pier in Vieques.
Travel Advisors
When you're looking to visit Puerto Rico, there are local experts who can help you plan the perfect trip.
Getting Here & Around
With two international airports and several smaller, regional airports, getting to Puerto Rico by air is easy. Millions of passengers also arrive in Puerto Rico each year by cruise, and the San Juan Cruise Port is ranked among the top 20 ports in the world.
Once you've arrived, you can comfortably get around San Juan by taxi, rideshare, or public transportation. Or, explore more of Puerto Rico by renting a car! You can drive all the way around the Island in about five or six hours, but you'll want to stop and enjoy beaches, historic sites, and delicious food along the way.
From seafood to meat cuts and specialty dishes, you can find flavors to entice your palate everywhere.
Restaurants in Puerto Rico
You’ll find a wide variety of dining experiences available in Puerto Rico. For visitors staying in the San Juan metro area, the city is home to elegant fine dining establishments that elevate local cuisine to a culinary experience alongside more humble establishments specializing in traditional Puerto Rican dishes, and a variety of international influences, including Asian, Italian, Mexican, and numerous other cuisines. Beyond San Juan there are many more delicious adventures awaiting you, including regional specialties (roasted pork in the mountains, various seafood preparations along the coast, numerous specialty fritters, and much more).
Sample Itineraries
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Enjoy some refreshing, cold coconut water while in Piñones.
7 Days of Puerto Rico for First Time Visitors
Pack your first visit to the Island with adventure and fun.
Annie's Place in Cabo Rojo overlooks the Caribbean
6 Days of Culinary Adventures in Puerto Rico
Get to know the Island through its cuisine.
5 Days of Relaxation and Luxury in Puerto Rico
A little pampering in paradise is just what your vacation needs.
4 Days of Romance and Fun in Puerto Rico
Make the most of your getaway with these recommendations.
Discover the stories behind the walls of Old San Juan.
Five Days of History and Culture in Puerto Rico
There is so much more than just the beach.
Waiting for the perfect wave at Domes Beach in Rincón
A Weekend of Nautical Wonders in the West
Dive into Puerto Rico's marine fun!
Enjoy a family beach day in Puerto Rico.
5 Days of Fun for Parents with Younger Kids
Discover just how family-friendly Puerto Rico can be.
There is nothing better than spending the day under the sun in one of the world's most beautiful beaches!
6 Days of Family-Friendly Fun for Parents with Tweens or Teens
Explore Puerto Rico from the mountains to the sea.
Paseo de la Princesa, a seaside promenade in Old San Juan where you can step back 500 years in time.
5 Days for the Whole Family
No one gets bored with this action-packed itinerary.
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