puerto rico
Puerto Rico has more to explore than most Caribbean islands. Old San Juan is a walled city of blue cobblestones and colourful houses, El Yunque is a rainforest just an hour away, and the islands of Vieques and Culebra offer some of the best beaches in the region.
Food and music are a big part of life here, from salsa in San Juan to roadside pork in the hills.
where to go
A 500-year-old walled city with forts, plazas and restaurants.
A tropical rainforest with waterfalls and hiking trails.
Quiet beaches and one of the world's brightest bioluminescent bays.
Flamenco Beach and excellent snorkelling.
The west of San Juan, home to the island's grandest resort.
The south coast city, with museums and architecture.
when to go
Puerto Rico is warm all year, with the driest weather from December to April.
December to April
Dry and sunny, with festivals in San Juan in January.
May to July
Hotter and quieter, with good value.
August to October
The wettest months and the highest risk of storms. Quiet and good value, though some hotels close for a few weeks.
where to stay
On the north-east coast between El Yunque and the sea.
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experiences
Walk the forts and hidden corners of the old city.
Kayak at night through glowing water on Vieques.
Hike through the rainforest to waterfalls and swimming holes.
Dinner followed by music and dancing in San Juan.
Learn about Puerto Rican rum on a private tour.
A day on Flamenco Beach and snorkelling nearby.
Puerto Rico is a US territory, so US entry rules apply. Most UK travellers need an ESTA.
There are no direct flights from the UK, but good connections through the US. We’ll plan the best route.
Very, with beaches, rainforest and plenty of history.
December to April for dry weather. Summer is hotter and quieter.
pair it with
Seven hundred islands and cays, with pink-sand beaches and some of the clearest water in the world.
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Grace Bay's powder-soft sand and calm, shallow water. Wonderful for families and for doing very little.
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Seven Mile Beach, superb diving and excellent restaurants, all very easy and well organised.
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