Puerto Rico Day Trips Puerto Rico Day Trips Planning your trip to Puerto Rico can be an overwhelming experience. We relocated to PR, and travel around the island looking for things that would be fun to do on vacation. This blog offers insider ideas, tips and unbiased opinions to help you make Articles
Beach Fun in the Sun at Balneario Carolina
2008-04-06 01:21:00 You might think that all beaches in Puerto Rico are the same. If you do, then you couldn’t be more wrong. Every beach has something different that makes it special, so you will want to visit a few different beaches during your time on the island. If you are looking for a nice white ... More About: Beach , Metro , North , Carolina
Swim with the Stars in the Vieques Biobay
2008-04-02 21:09:00 Let me just start with this: In my opinion, the Vieques biobay is so much better than the Fajardo biobay. I have visited all 3 biobays in Puerto Rico, and Mosquito Bay in Vieques really out-glows all of them, hands down. It is really an experience you need to have, even if you have ... More About: Stars , Nature , East , Tour , Swim
Zip Around Old San Juan on a Segway
2008-03-28 20:28:00 People always ask about the best way to tour Old San Juan . Should you take a taxi, the free trolley, a horse and carriage ride, just get in your car and drive around, or what? We always tell people that the best way is to walk around the city on your own. The old city ... More About: Videos , History , Tour , Segway
Bano de Oro Trail: A Peaceful Stroll Along a Forest Stream
2008-03-23 19:42:00 There are many trails in the El Yunque National Forest, but one great trail that is often overlooked is the Bano de Oro trail. Bano de Oro is one of my favorite trails because it goes along the river through a very lush part of the rain forest, there are sounds of the river and ... More About: Nature , Rain , East , Hiking , Stream
Best Night to Do the Biobay Depends on the Moon
2008-03-19 02:15:00 When you visit Puerto Rico, one of the must-do things is a trip to one of our bioluminescent bays (or bio-bays). Whether you go to Laguna Grande in Fajardo, Mosquito Bay in Vieques, or La Parguera in Lajas, you're sure to have an experience that you will never forget. The health of the biobays is measured by the number of dinoflagellates per unit of water. That measure translates into how "bright" the bay will be. Mosquito Bay is the most healthy. La Parguera is the least healthy. The Department of Natural Resources has taken steps to maintain and improve the health of Laguna Grande. In any case, the biobay is best experienced on a cloudy or moonless night. While we can't predict if there will be clouds, we can do a pretty good job of predicting the phase of the moon and the time the moon rises. Those are the main two factors that come into play. In general, it's best to avoid the 5 to 8 nights prior to the full moon. The better bio-bay tour operators will be able to tel... More About: Nature , Moon , Night , East , Tour
Shop ?til You Drop at Plaza Las Americas
2008-03-15 22:10:00 Did you forget to pack something - sunglasses, bathing suits, shorts or sandals? Well, then you better go shopping! Shop ping might not be everyone’s idea of vacation fun, but if you are into shopping, or if the weather is not cooperating, Plaza Las Americas Mall will supply everyone in your family with entertaining fun. Plaza Las ... More About: Metro , Drop
At the Mall: Handbags, Shoes & ? Great Art?
2008-03-12 15:01:00 Where can you spend the day shopping for high fashion, catch a movie, and view fantastic works of art? How about Plaza las Americas mall in San Juan. For the next two years, the Ponce Museum of Art (Museo de Arte de Ponce, or MAP) will be closed for renovations, and many of the famous works ... More About: Shopping , Shoes , Handbags , Great , Metro
Soar Through the Treetops on a Zip Line
2008-03-10 00:09:00 Have you ever wanted to soar from tree to tree like Tarzan? We can hook you up with some people that will help you zoom from tree to tree through the forest on a zip line. And you can do it without even breaking a sweat! The Original Canopy Tour company opened their ... More About: Videos , Nature , Metro , Line
Enjoy Beautiful Flowers at an Orchid Show
2008-03-08 00:12:00 Orchids are a type of flowering plant that is adored by everyone. Their flowers have such varied shapes, colors and sizes that there is always something everyone falls in love with. If you want to see some real beauties, you can attend a local Orchid Show while you’re on the island. There are number ... More About: Shopping , Nature , Flowers , General
How To Make the Best "Que Rico" Rum Cake
2008-03-01 02:00:00 When you think of the Caribbean islands, you think of turquoise blue water, white sand beaches, wonderful local cuisine, and, of course, all those great rum-based drinks. It’s no wonder that rum is the spirit of choice in the islands. Historically, most islands had basis in the sugar trade. And where there’s sugar, there’s bound to ... More About: Recipes , Cake , Make , Rico
Tour the Grounds of the Tropical Agriculture Research Center
2008-02-27 20:57:00 The Tropical Agricultural Research Station (TARS) in Mayaguez is the tropical research center of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Crops under study there include dry bean, sorghum, banana, plantain, cacao, papaya, and tropical exotic fruits such as rambutan, carambola, mamey sapote, lychee, longan, sapodilla and mangosteen. The goal of the TARS is "To ... More About: Nature , Tour
Use a Taxi to Go "Out on the Island"
2008-02-24 18:38:00 Depending on where you want to travel by taxi you’ll pay either a fixed rate or a metered rate. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has defined "zones" for the main tourism areas of Old San Juan , Condadao, Isla Verde, the airport and the cruise ship piers. The rates for traveling within and between those tourism ... More About: Metro , Island , Taxi
View Petroglyphs Along the Rugged Coast in Arecibo
2008-02-23 18:29:00 Puerto Rico is an island with many different faces. It is both urban and country, modern and historical, laid-back and hurried, built-up and natural. If you visit Arecibo and La Cueva del Indio (Cave of the Indian), you will see it all - modern, country, nature and history - all in one day. ... More About: Nature , History , Beach , North , West
Final Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2010
2008-02-21 23:38:00 As everyone knows by now, there was a total lunar eclipse on February 20, 2008. There won’t be another one until 2010. So, of course, this was something that we had to see for ourselves. According to the news, the eclipse was supposed to start sometime around 10:00pm AST here in Puerto Rico. And the universe ... More About: Nature , Final , Total , Eclipse , Lunar
Bad Kitty, or "Why You Shouldn?t Tease the Lions"
2008-02-19 15:12:00 We visited the Zoo in Mayaguez recently and found this little girl "playing" with a lioness. I don’t think the lioness was playing! I guess this is exactly why the safety glass is over 1" thick. More About: Videos , Nature , Kitty , West , Lions
Get Wild at the Mayaguez Zoo
2008-02-18 15:24:00 If you enjoy animals and are in the Mayaguez area, you might consider spending a few hours at the Mayaguez Zoo. Formally, this little zoo is called the "Parque Nacional Zoologico de Puerto Rico Dr. Juan A. Rivero" (or the Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological Park of Puerto Rico). Wow! That’s a long name ... More About: Nature , Wild , West , South
Hike the El Yunque Trail to the Top of the Rain Forest
2008-02-10 18:38:00 On a clear day, the view from the top of El Yunque is breathtaking. Looking out over the lush green tree tops, past the towns, you see the blue water of the northern coastline and the easternmost tip of Puerto Rico. You know you are pretty high when the ... More About: Nature , Rain , East , Hiking , Forest
Getting Around By Taxi - Zones & Fares Explained
2008-01-16 14:15:00 To get around the metro area, your best bet is to take a taxi. You can hail a taxi in the street, or you can call one to come pick you up. Taxi s are generally available at the airport, hotels, and major tourist attractions. For trips anywhere in San Juan , except to/from the SJU International Airport ... More About: Metro , Zones
Hike La Mina Trail to La Mina Falls
2008-01-11 18:54:00 Take a refreshing dip in clear rain forest water. Swim under a waterfall. It sounds like a dream. But it is actually a very popular and fun thing to do during your trip to El Yunque National Forest . The waterfall is called La Mina Falls, and it can be accessed by either ... More About: Nature , Rain , Hiking , Hike
Hike La Mina Trail to La Mina Falls
2008-01-11 18:54:00 Take a refreshing dip in clear rain forest water. Swim under a waterfall. It sounds like a dream. But it is actually a very popular and fun thing to do during your trip to El Yunque National Forest . The waterfall is called La Mina Falls, and it can be accessed by either ... More About: Nature , Rain , Hiking , Hike
Hike Big Tree Trail To La Mina Falls
2008-01-11 00:11:00 If you have always dreamed about swimming in a waterfall, having the water cascade onto your back, massaging you, then you are in luck. You can have that experience at La Mina Falls in the El Yunque National Forest . This beautiful 35 foot waterfall is one of the most popular places to visit ... More About: Nature , Rain , Hiking , Tree
Hike Big Tree Trail To La Mina Falls
2008-01-11 00:11:00 If you have always dreamed about swimming in a waterfall, having the water cascade onto your back, massaging you, then you are in luck. You can have that experience at La Mina Falls in the El Yunque National Forest . This beautiful 35 foot waterfall is one of the most popular places to visit ... More About: Nature , Rain , Hiking , Tree
Discover the City of Ponce via Trolley
2008-01-09 15:55:00 I enjoy visiting Ponce because it is an old city that has a lot to offer. But the city of Ponce is spread out over a large area, so walking around the city to see everything can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. Luckily, Ponce offers a trolley tour that takes you around the city and shows you some of its major attractions. These tours have changed over the years, but they still offer a great way to see some of the highlights. Before we get into this too far, let me explain something … Ponce has two trolleys: one that tours around the city, and another that provides transportation from the city to the waterfront. This article is about the first one - the one that takes you on a tour of the city. On a recent visit to Ponce, we took the trolley tour and really enjoyed ourselves. (more…) More About: City , Discover
Discover the City of Ponce via Trolley
2008-01-09 15:55:00 I enjoy visiting Ponce because it is an old city that has a lot to offer. But the city of Ponce is spread out over a large area, so walking around the city to see everything can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. Luckily, Ponce offers a trolley tour that takes you around the city ... More About: Shopping , History , Tour , City , South
Step Back in Time with a Night Walking Tour of Old San Juan
2008-01-05 03:01:00 There is something about Old San Juan at night that is really magical. It may be the way the lights cast shadows on the old buildings that make them come to life. It may be knowing that the buildings and cobblestone streets have seen hundreds of years of history. Getting a glimpse of ... More About: History , Time , Night , Tour
Step Back in Time with a Night Walking Tour of Old San Juan
2008-01-05 03:01:00 There is something about Old San Juan at night that is really magical. It may be the way the lights cast shadows on the old buildings that make them come to life. It may be knowing that the buildings and cobblestone streets have seen hundreds of years of history. Getting a glimpse of ... More About: History , Time , Night , Tour
Ring in the New Year Puerto Rico Style
2007-12-22 16:11:00 Here in Puerto Rico we love to celebrate all of the holidays with fireworks. And New Year ’s Eve is no exception. You can celebrate the end of 2007 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, courtesy of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. On Monday, December 31, beginning at 7:00pm there will be live music, stuff ... More About: Style , Metro , North
Ring in the New Year Puerto Rico Style
2007-12-22 16:11:00 Here in Puerto Rico we love to celebrate all of the holidays with fireworks. And New Year ’s Eve is no exception. You can celebrate the end of 2007 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, courtesy of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. On Monday, December 31, beginning at 7:00pm there will be live music, stuff ... More About: Style , Metro , North
Get a Bird?s Eye View of Ponce
2007-12-21 02:37:00 El Vigia Cross (La Cruceta del Vigía ) is a 100-foot tall cross-shaped observation tower, located on top of Vigia Hill in Ponce . It is directly behind the Serralles Castle museum. The Cross is a 10-story vertical tower that has a glass elevator. It takes you up to the ... More About: View , South , Bird
Get a Bird?s Eye View of Ponce
More articles from this author:2007-12-21 02:37:00 El Vigia Cross (La Cruceta del Vigía ) is a 100-foot tall cross-shaped observation tower, located on top of Vigia Hill in Ponce . It is directly behind the Serralles Castle museum. The Cross is a 10-story vertical tower that has a glass elevator. It takes you up to the ... More About: View , South , Bird 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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