Puerto Rico GuidePosted by Mouridsen Rosales on March 28th, 2021 While its origin is contested, it has become a local Puerto Rican classic. I have tried to make mojitos from scratch a few times, with varying results. Finally, I think I have come up with a winner of a recipe that is amazingly easy. Public transportation on the island is always a hot topic among travelers. Puerto Rico's transportation system within the San Juan metro area is pretty good. Plan your trip to the peak with weather in mind - on a clear day, the views are amazing! And the beautiful green mountains all around make it stunning. Following the hurricanes of September 2017, more and more citizen groups nature in Puerto Rico are turning to the Arts to aid in the recovery efforts of their towns. The group Arte Para Unir in Yauco, in the southwest region of the island, is one of those groups working to help their town rebound. A valid U.S. driver's license is good in Puerto Rico for up to 90 days. Speed limits are posted in miles per hour and are strictly enforced; metric measurements generally are used on distance signs, and informational signs are in Spanish. Puerto Rico is accessible by air from most mainland cities including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Newark, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia and Tampa. There also is air service between San Juan and Mayagüez, Aguadilla or Ponce. JetBlue provides daily nonstop service from Orlando and New York City to Ponce. Several U.S. carriers operate out of San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and reach most major U.S. cities. Are you looking for a beach with soft, light sand, and warm, clear, blue water, with just little waves lapping at the shore? Located in Cabo Rojo, in the south-west corner of Puerto Rico, this beach is worth a stop if you’re in the area. If you are an art fan, Bayamón should be on your list of places to visit. There are two noteworthy art museums in town — the Bayamón Museum of Art, and the Oller Museum of Art and History. Some places might be closed, reducing their capacity or requiring online ticketing. Once you arrive, you’ll receive a Sara Alert text message each day inquiring if you have any Covid symptoms. All travelers are asked to please complete the daily report via text. It takes just a moment to respond “yes” or “no” and is crucial to monitor public health and allow Puerto Rico to continue welcoming travelers. The site is situated in the mist-wreathed Luquillo Mountains, where year-round precipitation ensures lush, green landscapes and a healthy diversity of animal life. This includes mongoose, non-venomous snakes, the rare Puerto Rican parrot, and the Coqui frog, whose distinctive croak provides El Yunque's soundtrack. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits. To call Puerto Rico from the U.S. or Canada, dial 1 + area code + the 7-digit local number. Ferry service provides interesting and inexpensive interisland links. We provide round trip transportation from pre-assigned locations close to all major hotels and guesthouses in the San Juan area and North Eastern Puerto Rico. This excursion requires a minimum of at least six guests requesting in order to provide the tour. Feel free to also contact us if you would like an update regarding the minimum requirement. There's a bunch of food stands and people really go there to socialize, so it's a great place to meet locals. And if you want to get out of the city and do something a little more adventurous, definitely head to the rainforest. It's only an hour away from San Juan, so you can have lunch and be zip lining the next hour. It is a really interesting and informational tour for the whole family. They require some effort to get to, which is a good thing because there usually aren't too many people there. These little holes in the rocks are filled with seawater from the waves. They are a bit of a walk to reach, but the beauty of the area is worth it! Just watch the waves; this is not the place to go during rough seas. I love the town of Arecibo and the surrounding are - there is so much to do and explore. Puerto Rico has made great strides economically and today enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean. The island is a major banking and business center, and San Juan is the Caribbean's primary air and cruise hub. There are lots of regional and national events throughout St. Lucia during the year, but the biggest one by far is the St. Lucia Jazz Festival in May. Unique Luxury and Boutique Bed and Breakfasts located at the very edge of the El Yunque National Rain Forest Reserve, in Puerto Rico. All 3 have their own private path to a rainforest clean water river and waterfalls. All 3 serve a delicious full gourmet breakfast and all 3 offer massage. The rainforest sees approximately 200 inches of rain annually! However, a comfortable option is to drive up as far as the road will take you. Then you’ll park your car along the side of the road or at one of the small lots near the forest’s popular landmarks. However, there are instances where you might want to book a tour. Suppose you are uncomfortable driving along Puerto Rico’s notoriously potholed highways or have a fear of driving along cliffsides in the Luquillo Mountains. After an interpretive hike through natural trails lined with beautiful flora and fauna, and some river wading, we will arrive to a hidden gem found in the heart of the rainforest. This breathtaking segment of the 29,000 acre forest is like a natural playground. Along with all of this excitement, you will also have time to simply relax to the sounds of cascading waters and take in the beauty of this very special place. During the "summer" months, you see and hear a lot more about "internal tourism" both in the news and on the internet. The Ritz Carlton Puerto Rico in San Juan offers five star luxury right on the beach. There are also resort style facilities, like pools and tennis courts as well as several restaurants and bars. Certainly one of the best places to stay in Puerto Rico if you want to do San Juan in style. Head off hiking through the 28,000 acre El Yunque Rainforest. A wonderfully biodiverse spot, it's home to a wide variety of wildlife, over 400 plant species and a number of waterfalls. Find out more about the best free activities in Puerto Rico, which will help you get the absolute most out of your marvelous Puerto Rican vacation.Like it? Share it! More by this author |