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
La Casita Visitors Center Closed for Renovations
2007-07-14 14:26:00 As of July 2007, La Casita Visitors Center is closed for renovations. According to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) representative we spoke with, the renovations are expected to be completed in November, 2007. It looks like they’re replacing the roof and repainting the building. Also, most of the surrounding Plaza de la Darsena seems ... More About: Juan , Reno , Sito
Hike Mount Britton Trail in the Rain Forest
2007-07-08 22:51:00 The Mount Britton Trail is a 0.8 mile, one-way hike. It starts a short walk from Road 191, at an elevation of 2,493 feet. The trail is narrow, but paved, and well-maintained. It is a labeled as a "Challenging" trail by the US Forest Service, but we didn’t really think it was ... More About: Nature , Rain , East , Hiking
A Visit to the Hacienda Buena Vista Coffee Plantation
2007-07-08 20:38:00 Puerto Rico is known for many things, and great coffee is just about at the top of the list. Because of Puerto Rico’s rich soil and cool mountain regions, coffee grows very well here, and it has been a major agricultural crop for the last 150 years. Located in the lush mountains ... More About: History , Coffee , Vista , Tour , South
El Yunque Trail Map
2007-07-08 15:33:00 The El Yunque National Forest has many trails, stream, rivers and waterfalls that can be enjoyed year-round. Though the forest covers 28,000 acres, when most people (especially tourists) speak of "going to the rain forest" they’re referring to the Recreation Area on the north side of the Sierra de Luquillo Mountains. The "main road" into ... More About: Nature , Rain , East , Hiking
Walking Tour of Old San Juan - Part 2
2007-07-05 00:32:00 Part 1 of our Old San Juan Walking Tour series started at La Casita and ended just as we approached El Morro Fort. This article will pick up where the prior one left off. You can’t help but see the massive Castillo de San Felipe del Morro (”El Morro”) across a large field. This field is ... More About: Shopping , History
Walking Tour of Old San Juan - Part 1
2007-07-01 21:05:00 So you decided to spend some time exploring Old San Juan ? You will not be disappointed! The old city is a small area, only 7 square blocks. But there is so much to do and see in that small area that you can spend days there and never see everything. Or if you ... More About: Shopping , History , Metro , North
Aibonito Flower Festival - More Than Just Flowers
2007-06-30 01:06:00 At the 39th Festival de las Flores in Aibonito (June 29 through July 8, 2007), you’ll find more than just flowers. There’s music, food, crafts and rides for the kids. We went today, spent too much money on plants , and picked up a copy of the artistic/music program for the week. Here are the details ... More About: Music , Nature , Flowers , Flower
See What?s Blooming at the Festival de las Flores de Aibonito - Flower Fest
2007-06-09 15:02:00 The town of Aibonito, located in the center of Puerto Rico, is known for its horticultural industry. Every year, around the Fourth of July, the town of Aibonito comes to life with their annual Flower Festival . This is the largest event of its type on the island. People travel from all corners of the island ... More About: Music , Nature , Flores
Old San Juan 101 - Basic Info to Know Before You Go
2007-05-22 01:22:00 Ask anyone about what they consider a “Must See” while visiting Puerto Rico and they will most likely say Old San Juan . That is because this old historic city offers so much. There is literally something for everyone: beautiful views (great for photographers), architecture, restaurants, art, museums, shopping, history, sculptures, people-watching, music, dance, ... More About: Shopping , History , Info , North
Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo - Fun in the Sun!
2007-05-18 00:09:00 No visit to Puerto Rico would be complete without visiting some of its beautiful beaches. Seven Seas Beach , located in Fajardo on the northeast corner of the island, is a gem waiting for your discovery. And since it’s a Balneario, it has gated parking, facilities, and lifeguards. Seven Seas is a lovely, small, crescent-shaped beach, ... More About: East , North
Spend the Day at Flamenco Beach on Culebra
2007-05-12 02:03:00 If you are a sun worshiper, a beach lover or snorkel fanatic, no trip to Puerto Rico would be complete without a trip to Culebra. It can be done as a day trip or stay for longer (there are a few hundred hotel rooms and vacation rentals available). Culebra is an island 20 miles ... More About: Beach , East , The D , Flamenco , Lame
Enjoy Traditional Music & Dance at the Le-Lo-Lai Festival
2007-05-03 15:53:00 The Le-Lo-Lai Festival is a wonderful cultural program of traditional music and dance, sponsored by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The Festival consists of 6 different performances, showcasing different dances and music of the island and its heritage. These shows are free of cost and are amazingly high quality. They are offered ... More About: Music , History , Dance , Enjoy , North
Walking & Kayaking in the Humacao Nature Reserve
2007-04-28 14:03:00 The Humacao Wildlife Refuge is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico. Within the reserve you’ll find numerous trails for walking, biking and light hiking, long stretches of beach, spectacular views of the coast, an area with picnic pavilions, some ruins from the area’s history as a sugar plantation, old bunkers from wars past, ... More About: Nature , East , Walking , Hiking , Macao
Taste Local Flavor at a Fruit and Vegetable Market
2007-04-22 22:03:00 The towns in Puerto Rico are all centered around a Public Square. Around this little open space, you will find a church, some government buildings and a market area. This market area will probably have small food stores, clothing stores, and stores with assorted necessities. And usually you can find ... More About: Shopping , Market , Fruit , Vegetable , Local
Piņones Mangrove Forest- Nature Boardwalk & Waterfront Fun
2007-04-18 02:11:00 Piņones mangrove forest (Bosque de Piņones) offers a unique experience for tourists and locals alike. No matter what you like doing, you can spend an enjoyable day or evening in this area. Even though this area is located just east of the airport and Isla Verde, it seems like a totally different world. ... More About: Nature , Beach , Water , Front , Rest
A Rainy Vacation Day is Better than a Sunny Work Day
2007-04-14 17:41:00 So you came on vacation to Puerto Rico expecting all blue skies and sunny beaches. And now it’s raining. Or maybe pouring is a better description! Don’t worry. All is not lost. There are plenty of things to do on your PR vacation that don’t require perfect weather. With “wet season” and “hurricane season” just around the ... More About: Work , Vacation , Better , Sunny , Bett
Escambron Beach - Catch Some Sun in San Juan
2007-04-08 16:02:00 Balneario El Escambron is a little beach, just outside of Old San Juan , that is part of the Blue Flag beach program. It is located in Puerta de Tierra section of town, next to the Normandie Hotel. Escambron is a nice family-friendly beach. It has a small crescent of clean sand and calm waters, ... More About: Beach , Metro , Catch , Bron
Casa Don Q - A Little History & Lots of Good Rum!
2007-04-08 01:50:00 For a quick and tasty stop, go to Casa Don Q in Old San Juan . Don Q brand is the rum preferred by Puerto Ricans - stop in and taste for yourself, and see why! Casa Don Q is a small “museum” that has information about rum making and the history of the Don ... More About: History , Stor , Little
Bio-Bay in Fajardo by Kayak or Boat - A Sparkling Experience
2007-04-07 22:13:00 There are three bioluminescent bays (bio-bays) in Puerto Rico. One in the SouthWest - “La Parguera”, one on Vieques - “Mosquito Bay”, and the one in Fajardo - “La Laguna Grande”. Out of all three, Mosquito Bay is the brightest, and La Parguera is the least bright. La Laguna Grande ... More About: Nature , Experience , East , North , Tour
Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve
2007-03-25 22:54:00 The Conservation Trust of PR owns this nature reserve in Fajardo, at the north eastern-most tip of the island. Encompassing hundreds of acres, the Conservation Trust offers tours to explain the different eco-systems that are in the reserve. On our most recent visit (we have taken the tour a number of times with family and ... More About: Nature , East , Juan , Tour , Natur
Snorkel Boat Tours - A Day of Sun, Wind & Sea Life
2007-03-13 17:57:00 There are a number of snorkel boat tours that leave out of Fajardo and visit reefs and the out-islands. The boats are all very similar, follow a similar schedule, serve a similar lunch and beverages, go to the same snorkel spots, and are the same price - give or take a few ... More About: Tours , Life , Beach , Wind , East
Hipodromo Camarero - Try Your Luck Betting on the Horses!
2007-03-01 00:06:00 Hipodromo Camarero is the new name for El Comandante Race Track. It is the only thoroughbred race track in Puerto Rico. If you enjoy horse racing, or just want a fun way to spend a few exciting hours - put this on your To-Do list. The facility is very large - there is plenty ... More About: East , Horses , Bett , Mare , Luck
Belz Factory Outlet Mall - Shopping & Movies - Fun Rain or Shine
More articles from this author:2007-02-25 14:32:00 Looking for a bargain on new designer clothes, a new pair of designer sunglasses, or maybe just some time out of the sun or rain? Go to the all-enclosed air conditioned Belz Factory Outlet World and shop ’til you drop! This group of about 75 outlet stores forms a nice sized mall, that has ... More About: Movies , Shopping , Rain , East 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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