THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Puerto Rico, Caribbean (2025)
Places to Visit in Puerto Rico
Love adventure? Go kayaking on a bioluminescent bay, zip down El Yunque’s famous natural waterslide, or spend a day touring the historic Old San Juan. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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On the Waterfromper adult₹11,017
Half-day Toursfromper adult₹2,291
On the Waterfromper adult₹16,305- fromper adult₹9,854
Ports of Call Toursfromper adult₹3,438
Cooking Classesfromper adult₹7,862
Night Toursfromper adult₹6,610- fromper group (up to 3)₹23,821
Plantation Toursfromper adult₹7,051- fromper adult₹12,207
Historic Sites
Historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets and colourful buildings, featuring walking tours through its hilly landscape, local cuisine, and vibrant cultural scene.
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Beaches
Secluded beach paradise with pristine white sands and clear turquoise waters, ideal for snorkeling and panoramic mountain views. Features food kiosks for tropical refreshments.
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Distilleries
Rum distillery tour with tastings and mixology classes. Guests explore rum's history, learn to craft cocktails, and enjoy a tram ride.
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Bodies of Water
Bioluminescent bay known for its intense plankton glow and magical night sky, with glass bottom kayak tours that explain natural phenomena under starlit evenings.
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Historic Sites
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Historic Sites
Majestic historic fortress featuring panoramic vistas and expansive grounds perfect for kite-flying. Includes educational exhibits on military history and cultural significance.
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Beaches
Tranquil beach with warm waters, ideal for scenic walks and sunbathing. Lined with resorts, the area boasts restaurants and live music, though swimming is cautioned due to strong waves.
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Bodies of Water
Beaches
Tranquil beach getaway with clear, calm waters and soft sand, framed by scenic hills. Features local food vendors, water sports, and space for leisurely sun-soaking.
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What travellers are saying
- Sherpa54010918 contributionsWe didn’t stay in San Juan however I wish we had stayed there. The Old town of San Juan was great! We walked the perimeter walk around the fort and it was very memorable. A must do!!
Then we continued into the Old Town and had lunch at Barrachina. The best paella we’ve eaten and it lays claim to creating the Original Pina Colada. You get to see the beautiful colored buildings as you walk through the town.Written 15 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sara D4 contributionsVisitors center is very well done and worth the visit. Great for families to learn about and understand more about the rain forest. Still recovering from hurricane damage and ongoing repairs but lots of sites and hikes available to have a great experience.Written 20 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caleb Z4 contributionsThis is an absolute must see but Be CAREFUL! Do not get caught up in guided tours around Culebra and snorkeling schemes. Get yourself a ferry ticket in advance, take a taxi in Culebra off the ferry and enjoy your beautiful day at Flamenco Beach with rental/own snorkeling equipment! Maybe a private deep water trip may be better but nothing shallow will get you anything Flamenco won’t give you. Cheers!Written 27 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mlbdab480 contributionsThis was a nice tour, it’s sort of like a movie set they’ve created to represent the process of making the rum. We were a group of 6 and half of us got the standard welcome drinks and half upgraded. We all enjoyed them.Written 22 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sightsee4649622 contributionsBiobay tour with Jake and Ryan. Beautiful evening with a half moon. We learned so much about the dinoflagellates from Ryan, who is truly passionate about the science and teaching others!! The water sparkled even with the moonlight. It was a perfect experience!Written 8 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James DBlue Bell, PA2 contributionsGreat trip in a walkable town. Amazing stores to visit, and great history of the town and culture I was able to experienceWritten 20 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Donald BKennesaw, GA296 contributionsThis is considered the largest fortress built in the Americas which Spain used for protection. It took about a century and a half to build. It was even used during World War II. It has an interesting history and is worth it. It is part of the U.S. National Park system so you can use your park pass.Written 22 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Munah215 contributionsPut on your walking shoes because there is so much surface area to cover! Castillo San Felipe del Morro is breathtaking and the views are phenomenal. I spent roughly 2 hours here learning so much about Puerto Rico’s rich history.Written 6 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- iliv4themomentsBaltimore, MD1 contributionWe visited San Juan at the beginning of September. Wonderful weather. Very warm and humid but at the height of hurricane season we only saw a quick rain storm! The water is rough for sure. Red flags were up daily. We did swim despite the warning. Water is warm but waves are rough. Next time we will visit Isla Verde. Condado is very walkable. Bring a hat, wear sunscreen and hydrate to combat the humidity!Written 8 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Debbi HSaint Louis, MO117 contributionsWe stopped here for dinner after a bio-bay kayak tour. We sat outside and enjoyed rehashing the tour while we waited for our dinners. It's good that we had a lot to talk about because we waited a long time. We had fish tacos and grouper both with and without the shrimp on top. They were all very good, as were the beans. They managed our gluten-free and garlic-free needs beautifully.Written 14 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Linda R2 contributionsIcacos is so beautiful and definitely worth a trip. My friend and i used captain mingo and I would highly recommend. Captain mingo was punctual for drop off and pick up times. He also provided a small cooler and umbrella for us to use. Thanks captain mingo.Written 29 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James MAugusta, ME290 contributionsMy wife badly wanted to go to a beach on our Puerto Rico trip. This is the one suggested to us by Hector, the superb bartender at the Mayaguez Holiday Inn. We're glad we did. Signage to get there was good from Rt. 2, and even though it was many turns, we got there just fine. We followed the locals and parked on the street on the hill above the beach for free. The water is clean and beautiful, and the sand is in great shape. There are a number of food vendors with local foods--my wife loved her pina colada served in a real pineapple (with the core also provided to eat later). And the people watching was amazing :-)
But it does need some renovation. We understand that some of their facilities were damaged by recent hurricanes. But the changing facilities are not adequate. A building that once seemed to be for that was locked shut. We had to change in one of the limited portable bathrooms there. I'd give them a D in this category.
Overall, a memorable, delightful experience. We were there on a Monday and it was not too crowded.Written 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
When to Visit
- January20 ºCColdest month7 days of rainVery busy
- February21 ºC8 days of rainVery busy
- March21 ºC9 days of rainVery busyBusiest month
- April22 ºC9 days of rainModerately busy
- May23 ºC12 days of rainModerately busy
- June24 ºC9 days of rainModerately busy
- July24 ºCHottest month10 days of rainVery busy
- August24 ºC12 days of rainLess busy
- September24 ºC14 days of rainWettest monthLess busy
- October24 ºC14 days of rainLess busyLeast busy month
- November22 ºC11 days of rainLess busy
- December21 ºC9 days of rainModerately busy
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