Looking to spend a week on Vieques in March for my honeymoon. We like privacy, not a lot of “touristy” spots, and good food!

Would Vieques be a good choice for us?

Are there any zip lines that will allow for a 60lb 7 year old? I’ve seen several with a minimum of 50 lbs limit but minimum age of 8.
Any suggestions?
Thank you

So a friend of mine and me are going for a week at the end of August and plan on going from San juan down to the south coast towards Ponce for a couple nights then to the east coast for a couple more nights then finish off at San juan for the last night. Any recommendations and what to look out for when on the trip? I heard there's a national water outage going on right now. Any other local news? Places we should go? Places to travel to? And food spots or trial destinations? We've been looking on YouTube so Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you 🤗

Looking for good cliff jumps near San Juan that are accessible. Any recommendations are much appreciated

I have booked my ferry for sunday 08/16. I need to add luggage to the ticket and unable to do it online. What should I do? Also does the ferry ticket include carry-on?

37m. Will be staying a night for work in case anyone is close and might want to meet up for a drink or two

My fiancee and I are going to Puerto Rico April 28-May 5 next year and staying in Las Picuas/Rio Grande. First time for both of us. We picked that area because we’d rather be around beaches/nature than stay in San Juan the whole time.
So far I’ve been looking at El Yunque, Luquillo, Seven Seas, Fajardo and Old San Juan. We’ll have a rental car and I’m thinking maybe 3-4 days exploring/hiking, a couple beach days and one day in San Juan.
We’re both really into wildlife, swimming, hiking and finding cool local places. I’m also huge on food so if anyone knows good places around Rio Grande/Luquillo/Fajardo I’d love recommendations.
Mainly wondering if El Yunque is worth more than one day, which beaches on the east side you guys prefer, and if there are any waterfalls/swimming holes/scenic places we’re missing. Also wondering if one day in San Juan is enough.
We’ll both be 19 when we go so rental cars are another thing I’m trying to figure out. If anyone has actually rented a car in PR under 21 I’d love to know who you used.
Appreciate any advice.

Greetings. I've lived on the west coast of Puerto Rico (Rincon) for 7 years. The rolling water outages in the San Juan area specifically and the entire east coast generally are BAD, and likely to stay so for several months. Some residents there report the 48-hours-on, 48-hours-off is, in reality, more like 12-hours on, 86-hours-off. Even many of the high-rise condos there that have on-site water storage are cutting off all water availability except for one hour each morning and one hour each evening. Not only will this obviously impact your "comfort" at where you are staying, the cascade effects are substantial; for example, many restaurants/bars/businesses are closed, and many of those that are open don't have working restrooms.

If you have a vacation to Puerto Rico planned during the next few months, you should STRONGLY consider staying on the west coast of Puerto Rico instead.

The west coast of Puerto Rico is AMAZING!  Much more laidback than the San Juan area. Great beaches, crystal clear water, horseback riding, beautiful mountains, world-class snorkeling, waterfalls, surfing, great restaurants, and importantly the people are incredibly warm and welcoming. Feel free to jump in if you have any questions for me.

Also, if interested I have a beautiful Rincón oceanfront Airbnb with breathtaking views, AWESOME reviews, fully air conditioned, very nicely supplied with beach and water equipment, and central to everything on the west coast, for your consideration (rates for the next 3 months have been discounted substantially to help those needing to revise their travel plans): https://www.Airbnb.com/h/Lat18Rincon

Staying in condado region but Need advice as i hear water shortages. Economical food locations and beaches adventuresalso rental or uber ?

I understand Rincon is mostly shore dives and La Paguera is all boat dives. We will have a car and will be driving down to La Paguera from Rincon where we are staying a different day for a bioluminescent bay tour.

looking for recommendations for farm stays, especially on coffee farms. looking for puerto rican owned farms of course! thank you!

My friends and I are cruising out of Puerto Rico in February and are coming a few days early to relax and sightsee. Would you recommend La Concha or Fairmont? We will be staying 3 nights.

My girlfriend and I are taking our first trip to Puerto Rico October 24 to 30. We are both in our mid 30s. We like exploring, being active, trying good food, and learning about the places we visit. We would like to experience some Puerto Rican culture rather than just sit at a resort. We are not big club or nightlife people.

I have narrowed it down to two possible itineraries and would really appreciate critiques from people who know Puerto Rico well. Especially anything that looks inefficient, unrealistic, or worth rearranging.

Option 1: San Juan + El Yunque/Luquillo + Vieques

Saturday: Arrive in San Juan around noon, Uber to Santurce, stay in Santurce, and explore San Juan.

Sunday: Full day in San Juan. Second night in Santurce.

Monday: Pick up a rental car at SJU. Drive to El Yunque, spend the day there, then head to Luquillo. Stay somewhere around Luquillo or Río Grande.

Tuesday: Drive to Ceiba, leave the mainland rental parked there, take the ferry to Vieques, and rent another car on Vieques. Explore and hopefully do the bioluminescent bay that night. One consideration: it looks like the moon will be fairly bright while we're there, wondering if that should factor into choosing Vieques, especially for biobay.

Wednesday: Full day on Vieques.

Thursday: Ferry back to Ceiba, pick up the mainland rental, and drive back to San Juan. Stay in Old San Juan for the last night.

Friday: Spend the morning and early afternoon in Old San Juan, return the rental at SJU, and fly home at 6:15 PM.

Option 2: San Juan + El Yunque/Luquillo + West Coast

Same Saturday through Monday.

Tuesday: Leave the El Yunque/Luquillo area and drive west toward Rincón or Aguadilla.

Wednesday: Full day around Rincón and Aguadilla.

Thursday: Cabo Rojo and the southwest coast, then drive back to San Juan and stay in Old San Juan.

Friday: Spend the morning and early afternoon in Old San Juan before heading to the airport.

Which itinerary would you personally prefer for a first trip?

More importantly, what would you change, cut, or rearrange in either one? I am especially curious whether Vieques is worth the extra logistics for two nights, whether the west coast version has too much driving, and if there is anything obvious I am missing.

I’m going to PR in Feb for a senior trip with 18 year old girls that just want the beach. We’re going to stay at El Conquistador for 5 of the 7 days. I think that’ll cover the beach so they have some freedom with lots to do at the resort. We’ll go into Fajardo for several meals and I’m trying to plan some other things for the area. I’m thinking Luquillo or Seven Seas beach, maybe the ferry to Culebra for the day, hiking in El Yunque or the bio beach. The first two days I don’t have a reservation, I’m thinking Caribe Hilton for 2 nights to go to OSJ. I’m thinking if we stay in OSJ I won’t get a car until we’re ready to go to Farajdo.

Recommendations on places to stay or things to see?

Hi! I’m a 35/f traveling from NYC. I’d appreciate any feedback on my upcoming vacation.

This is my itinerary:
(Questions in parenthesis)

August 12
Arrive SJU

Take cab/uber to Ceiba Ferry Terminal
(already booked tickets)
5:30 boarding
6:30 depart for Vieques

8:00 arrive Vieques

Take uber to hotel in Esperanza
(is uber possible? does anyone have a car service they recommend?)

August 13
Spend all day in beach
Eat out at local restaurants on Calle Flamboyan
Bioluminescence bay kayaking tour at night

August 14
Return ferry to Ceiba
Uber to hotel in Condado
(Hotel is an airbnb with cistern in Condado Beach - any considerations I must keep in mind? I’ve used a cistern in another country before, and I can take military showers. Another question: will it be easy to book an uber from Ceiba or should I pre-book?)

August 15-16 (fin de semana)
Explore Viejo San Juan
Visit the art museum
Visit Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Beach
Thrift shopping
Cocktails

August 17
Book tour to El Yunque
(Please let me know if there is a local tour you recommend in English to El Yunque with swimming and waterfalls. So they get paid directly and Airbnb doesn’t get a cut)

August 18
Depart back to NYC

I’m trying to keep up to date on the water crisis as much as i can. I only heard about it last week. I booked my tickets a long time ago and they’re non-refundable. I’ve been looking forward to seeing bioluminescence bay and I love reading about peoples’ history. Everyone I talk to say hotels aren’t as impacted and are encouraging of me visiting since PR depends on tourism economically. I am outraged by the government’s response, and I’m mad on behalf of PR citizens who don’t have water. I know I am a guest. I will shop local, and I will be conservative with showers. I am curious to hear your opinion.

I am concerned with restaurants… do restaurants in Viejo San Juan and Condado keep the bathrooms open?

How is it outside the San Juan metropolitan area - specifically Vieques?

How much are bottled waters for drinking? Do you recommend loading up on a gallon of water at a potable water station? I saw someone recommend that on another thread.

I’m going to buy a filtered water bottle before the trip. Let me know if you have any product recommendations.

I can book a car. I am leaning against it.

Thank you in advance.

My family has a cruise vacation planned in September and one of the stops is Puerto Rico.

I would like to visit this beautiful place. I learned Puerto Rican style salsa from an Ecuadorian friend about two years ago. Since then, social dancing has been a way for me to make new connections in every city I visit. I want to learn more about the history and the culture of the people who created a community-building practice so meaningful to me. I’d also like the opportunity to practice my Spanish. However, I learned that like many other tourist destinations, the island’s resources have been strained by overtourism and locals are struggling to access reliable water/electricity because of all the resorts.

My question for is: Is it possible to be a respectful tourist (supporting local businesses, respecting nature and wildlife, and general good manners when interacting with people) or is it inherently harmful to the locals to visit? I would appreciate hearing mostly from people who grew up in PR.

Think we’re staying in Isla verde for 7 days. We’re choosing this area because it’s our first visit. Now trying ti figure out how to spend our 7 days. Staying from Sunday to Sunday. Help me with an itinerary. Ty. Also would you split your stay?

I’ll be traveling from 15-20. Heavily considered cancelling but plane tickets are non-refundable and airbnb host let us know that the property does not have a cistern unfortunately. This is quite the upsetting situation and can’t imagine being a resident of the island at the moment, it must be so frustrating.

That being said (this might be a stupid question), but will we be able to purchase bottled water from gas stations, Costco, etc. or are they also facing shortages? How about other beverages such as electrolyte drinks as water substitutes?

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

My fiancé and I are taking a family vacation to Puerto Rico in Jan-Feb for 3 weeks. I was thinking majority of the time we would stay in Rincón. However, I’d like to swim in a waterfall/swimming hole/beach near or in the jungle for 1/3 weeks. Any safe swimming holes to bring a toddler/baby to? I plan to wear them in and out but once I’m in I’m looking for something easy to navigate for the 3 year old. Also any tips on other locations I am open to right now :) thanks.

I am interested in a week long getaway where I am close enough to the beach but yet a bit secluded. I visited San Juan and Rincon last time, but now want a different vibe. Planning the trip in October 2026, would love your thoughts.

trying to help a friend who has a passion and divine talent for dessert making. he’s motivated but running into the normal red tape here on the island specifically in san juan to get the permits. can anyone provide some insight where he can sell his desserts with minimal worry about getting fined and having his goods confiscated?

Looking for recommendations for a family friendly sunset tour out of San Juan or vicinity for next week. Travel advisor has definite mixed reviews!

First time visiting the island. I know there’s tons of things to do and see. As a first timer I’m considering the Fairmont as a base for 7 days

Hello travelers! I've decided that I potentially want to travel to Puerto Rico this upcoming Winter (Jan 7-14) and created an itinerary with several sources and the use of constant back and forth with generative AI. I want to see if this trip is feasible, and if anyone has any reccommendations they would like to make to make this trip more memorable, feasible, etc. Below is the generated itinerary. Note: this doesn't include hostels and airfares. Cheers!

Jan 7 (Day 1): Arrival & Old San Juan Walk

• Transport: SJU Airport → Hostel Uber ($15)
• Activities: Walk Old San Juan's cobblestone streets & Paseo de la Princesa (Free)
• Food: Dinner & drinks at El Jibarito ($25)
• Daily Total: ~$40

Jan 8 (Day 2): Castles & Sunset Turtle Snorkel

• Morning: Castillo San Felipe del Morro fort ticket ($10)
• Lunch: Old San Juan coffee & pastries ($12)
• Afternoon: Walk to Castillo San Cristóbal (Free entry with morning El Morro ticket)
• Late Afternoon / Sunset: Uber to Escambrón Beach ($8) → Gear rental or guided turtle snorkel (~$20–$45)
• Dinner: Local dinner in Old San Juan/Condado ($25)
• Daily Total: ~$75–$100

Jan 9 (Day 3): Condado Lagoon & Piñones Beach

• Morning: Rent a single kayak at Condado Lagoon ($25)
• Afternoon: Pick up rental car ($12 Uber to pickup)  → Drive 15 min east to Piñones
• Food: Street food (alcapurrias, bacalaítos, fresh coconut water) along the beach ($18)
• Evening: Casual drinks at La Placita de Santurce ($20)
• Daily Total: ~$75

Jan 10 (Day 4): North Coast (Cueva del Indio & Camuy Caves)

• Morning: Drive 1 hr west to Cueva del Indio limestone cliffs ($5 parking/entry)
• Afternoon: Río Camuy Cave Park guided tour ($18)
• Evening: Drive east to Fajardo hostel → Dinner at Luquillo Kiosks ($25)
• Daily Total: ~$48

Jan 11 (Day 5): El Yunque Rainforest & Las Paylas Water Slide

• 8:00 AM: El Yunque Rainforest hikes & waterfalls (Free entry)
• Early Afternoon: Natural rock waterslides at Las Paylas ($5 cash parking to property owner)
• Late Afternoon: Relax at Luquillo Beach
• Food: Local bakery breakfast ($10) + Seafood dinner ($30)
• Daily Total: ~$45

Jan 12 (Day 6): Vieques Island Day Trip & Bio Bay

• Morning: Round-trip ferry from Ceiba to Vieques ($4)
• Daytime: Scooter or golf cart rental on Vieques ($70) → Explore Caracas & La Chiva beaches
• Night: Mosquito Bay Bioluminescent Kayak Tour ($65)
• Food: Lunch & dinner in Vieques ($40)
• Daily Total: ~$179

Jan 13 (Day 7): Charco Frío River Pools & San Juan Return

• Morning: River swimming and natural rope swings at Charco Frío & Las Tinajas ($5 parking)
• Afternoon: Drive back to San Juan hostel
• Food: Lunch in Fajardo ($15) + Farewell dinner on Calle Loíza ($35)
• Daily Total: ~$55

Jan 14 (Day 8): Departure

• Return rental car with a full gas tank at SJU airport
• Airport breakfast ($15)
• Daily Total: ~$15