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
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
Hop Aboard the Free Trolley in Old San Juan
2007-12-18 14:58:00 Old San Juan now has a free trolley service to help you get around the city. The trolley runs Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 7:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am until 7:00pm. Just stand at any of the marked trolley stop signs and wait for the next trolley to come ... More About: Free , Maps
Hop Aboard the Free Trolley in Old San Juan
2007-12-18 14:58:00 Old San Juan now has a free trolley service to help you get around the city. The trolley runs Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 7:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am until 7:00pm. Just stand at any of the marked trolley stop signs and wait for the next trolley to come ... More About: Free , Maps
Hop Aboard the Free Trolley in Old San Juan
2007-12-18 14:58:00 Old San Juan now has a free trolley service to help you get around the city. The trolley runs Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 7:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am until 7:00pm. Just stand at any of the marked trolley stop signs and wait for the next trolley to come ... More About: Free , Maps
Look Beyond Our World at the Arecibo Observatory
2007-12-17 21:58:00 The Arecibo Observatory is the home of the world’s largest radio telescope, which is used to study the ionosphere and nearby planets as they pass overhead. Since it’s opening in 1963, this radio telescope has been in continuous operation and has made many significant scientific discoveries. And during your trip to Puerto Rico, you can ... More About: Nature , World , North , Central
Look Beyond Our World at the Arecibo Observatory
2007-12-17 21:58:00 The Arecibo Observatory is the home of the world’s largest radio telescope, which is used to study the ionosphere and nearby planets as they pass overhead. Since it’s opening in 1963, this radio telescope has been in continuous operation and has made many significant scientific discoveries. And during your trip to Puerto Rico, you can ... More About: Nature , World , North , Central
Look Beyond Our World at the Arecibo Observatory
2007-12-17 21:58:00 The Arecibo Observatory is the home of the world’s largest radio telescope, which is used to study the ionosphere and nearby planets as they pass overhead. Since it’s opening in 1963, this radio telescope has been in continuous operation and has made many significant scientific discoveries. And during your trip to Puerto Rico, you can ... More About: Nature , World , North , Central
Visit the House that Rum Built - Serralles Castle in Ponce
2007-12-08 00:09:00 If you are in Ponce and like antiques, gardens, hand-crafted furniture and stunning views, then a visit to the Serralles Castle (Castillo Serralles) is a "must do". Located on the hill above the City of Ponce, Serralles Castle was the "summer home" of the Serralles family. The Serralles made their ... More About: House , History , Tour , South
Visit the House that Rum Built - Serralles Castle in Ponce
2007-12-08 00:09:00 If you are in Ponce and like antiques, gardens, hand-crafted furniture and stunning views, then a visit to the Serralles Castle (Castillo Serralles) is a "must do". Located on the hill above the City of Ponce, Serralles Castle was the "summer home" of the Serralles family. The Serralles made their ... More About: House , History , Tour , South
Visit the House that Rum Built - Serralles Castle in Ponce
2007-12-08 00:09:00 If you are in Ponce and like antiques, gardens, hand-crafted furniture and stunning views, then a visit to the Serralles Castle (Castillo Serralles) is a "must do". Located on the hill above the City of Ponce, Serralles Castle was the "summer home" of the Serralles family. The Serralles made their ... More About: House , History , Tour , South
Toast the Holidays with Coquito
2007-12-07 20:29:00 In the States, the traditional Holiday drink is Eggnog. In Puerto Rico, it is Coquito. This super sweet, alcoholic concoction is a crowd favorite at any holiday gathering. There are many recipes for Coquito, all slightly different. They all involve cream of coconut and rum. So how bad could any of them be? Our ... More About: Holidays , Recipes , Toast , The Holidays
Toast the Holidays with Coquito
2007-12-07 20:29:00 In the States, the traditional Holiday drink is Eggnog. In Puerto Rico, it is Coquito. This super sweet, alcoholic concoction is a crowd favorite at any holiday gathering. There are many recipes for Coquito, all slightly different. They all involve cream of coconut and rum. So how bad could any of them be? Our ... More About: Holidays , Recipes , Toast , The Holidays
Toast the Holidays with Coquito
2007-12-07 20:29:00 In the States, the traditional Holiday drink is Eggnog. In Puerto Rico, it is Coquito. This super sweet, alcoholic concoction is a crowd favorite at any holiday gathering. There are many recipes for Coquito, all slightly different. They all involve cream of coconut and rum. So how bad could any of them be? Our ... More About: Holidays , Recipes , Toast , The Holidays
Toast the Holidays with Coquito
2007-12-07 20:29:00 In the States, the traditional Holiday drink is Eggnog. In Puerto Rico, it is Coquito. This super sweet, alcoholic concoction is a crowd favorite at any holiday gathering. There are many recipes for Coquito, all slightly different. They all involve cream of coconut and rum. So how bad could any of them be? Our ... More About: Holidays , Recipes , Toast , The Holidays
Go Underground at the Rio Camuy Caves Park
2007-12-03 00:45:00 Personally, I am not really "into" caves. Coming from the north-east of the US, I have seen my share of cold, dark caves. But there is something about the Rio Camuy Caves that is different (I guess because they are not dark and cold!), and I actually enjoyed this trip. On a ... More About: Nature , North , Tour , West , Park
Go Underground at the Rio Camuy Caves Park
2007-12-03 00:45:00 Personally, I am not really "into" caves. Coming from the north-east of the US, I have seen my share of cold, dark caves. But there is something about the Rio Camuy Caves that is different (I guess because they are not dark and cold!), and I actually enjoyed this trip. On a ... More About: Nature , North , Tour , West , Park
Enjoy the Holiday Glow in Old San Juan
2007-12-01 02:37:00 Personally, I think one of the prettiest things about the Holiday s is all of the lights. And Puerto Rico does not disappoint. Most towns decorate their town squares and government buildings with loads of lights and displays. This is especially true in Old San Juan . Additionally, many people go "all out" when decorating their homes. The ... More About: Enjoy , Glow , The Holiday
Enjoy the Holiday Glow in Old San Juan
2007-12-01 02:37:00 Personally, I think one of the prettiest things about the Holiday s is all of the lights. And Puerto Rico does not disappoint. Most towns decorate their town squares and government buildings with loads of lights and displays. This is especially true in Old San Juan . Additionally, many people go "all out" when decorating their homes. The ... More About: Enjoy , Glow , The Holiday
Enjoy Music, Food & Local Crafts at the Annual Bacardi Fair
2007-11-30 14:46:00 If you are in the Puerto Rico these next two weekends and want to have some fun, make a point to get to the Barcardi Fair (or, in Spanish, La Feria Bacardi). This fair happens once a year - always the first 2 Sundays of December. This year, it is scheduled for ... More About: Music , Shopping , Food , Enjoy , North
Enjoy Music, Food & Local Crafts at the Annual Bacardi Fair
2007-11-30 14:46:00 If you are in the Puerto Rico these next two weekends and want to have some fun, make a point to get to the Barcardi Fair (or, in Spanish, La Feria Bacardi). This fair happens once a year - always the first 2 Sundays of December. This year, it is scheduled for ... More About: Music , Shopping , Food , Enjoy , North
Look What?s New at Coqui?s Hideaway
2007-11-16 23:31:00 Located in Rio Grande, in the foothills of the El Yunque National Forest , Coqui’s Hideaway offers a tranquil rain forest retreat, with 2 or 3 bedroom accommodations, that is the perfect combination of beach and rain forest vacations. We’re located just minutes from the rain forest, about 35 minutes from the SJU airport, 45 minutes from ... More About: Rain , East , Lodging
Look What?s New at Coqui?s Hideaway
2007-11-16 23:31:00 Located in Rio Grande, in the foothills of the El Yunque National Forest , Coqui’s Hideaway offers a tranquil rain forest retreat, with 2 or 3 bedroom accommodations, that is the perfect combination of beach and rain forest vacations. We’re located just minutes from the rain forest, about 35 minutes from the SJU airport, 45 minutes from ... More About: Rain , East
FYI: Puerto Rico is Smoke Free
2007-10-27 01:19:00 Smoking in all public places is a violation of Puerto Rico Law 66. That means that smoking is prohibited in virtually any enclosed space, including restaurants, clubs, discos, casinos, bars, buildings, shopping centers, businesses, elevators, public transportation, ambulances, hotel rooms designated as no-smoking rooms, and private cars when children are present as passengers. In effect, the ... More About: General , Free , Smoke
Visit the Museums of Old San Juan
2007-10-25 20:43:00 The typical visitor to Old San Juan visits the major "touristy" historical sites in the old city, including the forts (El Morro and San Cristobal), La Princesa, La Forteleza, and the Cathedral, to name a few. In fact, our 3-part walking tour will guide you past all of these places. But there are a number of ... More About: North , Museum , Museums , Visit
Tour the Foothills of El Yunque on an ATV at Hacienda Carabali in Luquillo
2007-09-08 01:09:00 If you like a little excitement while on your vacation, you should take a trip to Hacienda Carabali. This 600 acre facility, located in the foothills of the El Yunque National Forest, offers a wide range of activities. They have horseback riding, ATV, mountain bikes and go carts to get your ... More About: Nature , Rain , East , North , Tour
Plan Your Visit with our Interactive Island Map
2007-08-26 13:49:00 As compared to most other Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico is a big island and most of the "must see" attractions are not concentrated in one particular area. Understanding the "lay of the land" can be a daunting task for the first-time visitor. To provide some perspective on where things are on the island, we’ve put together ... More About: Interactive , Island , Maps , Visit , Plan
Take a Guided Walk in El Yunque with a Forest Ranger
2007-08-23 20:53:00 The El Yunque National Forest is a large, lush and interesting place to visit. It easy to see the beauty, but to really know about the rain forest, an educational guided tour is great. The Federal Forest Rangers offer “Rent-a-Ranger” or “Adventure Tour s”, that are hour-long educational walks designed to teach you ... More About: Nature , Rain , East , North
UPR Botanical Garden Map
2007-07-21 02:06:00 A visit to the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico) is an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. Here’s a map to help guide you through the gardens. More About: Nature , Metro , Maps , Botanical Garden
PuertoRicoDayTrips Shopping Mall Now Open
2007-07-18 21:53:00 Just today we added a small Shopping Mall to this site with a selection of items that you can purchase through Amazon.com. Our goal is to offer items that you can use to make planning your trip to Puerto Rico, as well as the trip itself, easier and more enjoyable. Right now we’re offering things like ... More About: General , Open , Ping
Walking Tour of Old San Juan - Part 3
More articles from this author:2007-07-14 19:30:00 Part 2 of our Old San Juan Walking Tour series started at El Morro and ended back at La Casita. This article will pick up where the prior one left off. This time we will go east from La Casita. With the Casita to your back, cross the street to the right (by the ... More About: History , Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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