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Activities in Puerto Rico take advantage of the Caribbean island's immense cultural and geographic resources. The beaches, naturally, are popular, both on Puerto Rico's northern (Atlantic) coast and the calmer Caribbean side. History buffs can explore the past by touring the colonial cities of Ponce and San Juan, with its impressive fortress El Morro. Nature lovers enjoy protected rainforests (El Yunque) and Vieques's glow-in-the-dark bioluminescent bay. Athletes enjoy surfing, kiteboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving, kayaking, fishing, biking, and golf. If you're the sightseeing type, Puerto Rico has rum companies, coffee plantations, and cigar-making factories to visit—all of which produce great souvenirs. No matter how you spend the bulk of your time, fit in at least one afternoon or late-night espresso in the central plaza—every town has one—where locals gather to gossip and people-watch, as well as to chat with interested visitors.
If you're staying in one of San Juan's most popular oceanfront areas—Condado, Ocean Park, or Isla Verde—the beach outside your hotel will probably...more
see the San Juan guideThe most popular beach on Vieques is Sun Bay, just east of the town of Esperanza. While this crescent of fine, white sand is lovely, there are three dozen other...more
see the Vieques + Culebra guideVieques's rugged mountaintop and seaside trails make for supremely challenging off-road terrain. You can rent mountain bikes from Black Beard Sports (101 Munoz...more
see the Vieques + Culebra guideWhen the sun goes down—and before the moon comes up—head to Mosquito Bay, one of the world's brightest bioluminescent bays. When disturbed, billions...more
see the Vieques + Culebra guideThe trompe l'oeil painting lining the inside of the dome makes the Catedral de San Juan Bautista worth a peek: Clever use of perspective makes the roof look...more
see the San Juan guideVieques may be secluded, but its sister island, Culebra, is even more remote. The best reason for a visit may be Flamenco Beach, a perfect crescent that is...more
see the Vieques + Culebra guideIts real name is Fuerte San Felipe del Morro, but locals just call this massive fortress El Morro. The name means "the promontory," and refers to its location...more
see the San Juan guideThe 28,000-acre El Yunque National Forest, the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest System, lies about 25 miles east of San Juan. It has dozens...more
Take in a dose of history in the port town of Isabel Segunda with a visit to this 160-year-old Spanish fort, the last built before the end of the colonial era....more
see the Vieques + Culebra guideOnce one of the island's largest coffee plantations, the 1838 Hacienda Buena Vista has been restored to give a look at rural life in the colonial era. The most...more
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