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Puerto Rico is an unincorporated U.S. territory in the Caribbean islands. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, is the largest city in the island. It is also the busiest and largest cruise port in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico attracts tourists with its rich heritage and dynamic culture. The island has a beautiful landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and colorful Spanish colonial buildings. Make sure to have El Marro and the El Yunque tropical rainforest in your list of places to visit.
These photos are from our Eastern Caribbean cruise trip during the second week of February, 2019.
Quick Facts and Tips
- Make sure you have valid passports, visas and documents.
- U.S. citizens: No visa required, need to carry a valid ID
- For non-U.S. citizens: Need valid passports and visas
- Best Time to Visit: December to June
- High season: December to March
- Affordable season: April to June
- Hurricane season: August to October
- Clothing: Weather is warm, so pack lightweight casual t-shirts, shorts, sundresses, tank tops, capris, skirts, swimsuits, rain gears and light jackets for the cool evenings
- Fly into: San Juan International Airport or Rafael Hernandez Airport
- Port of Call: The Port of San Juan (in Spanish: Puerto de San Juan)
- Best things to do
- Walk around colorful streets of Old San Juan .
- Take a stroll to the historical and cultural site Castillo San Felipe del Morro (slippery when it rains, very windy – skirts and dresses are not recommended).
- Take a look at the magical ceiling of colors at Calle de la Fortaleza.
- Feel fresh at the boardwalk along Paseo de la Princesa.
- Enjoy hiking at Yunque tropical rainforest.
- Have fun at Isla Verde Beach.
25 replies on “Puerto Rico”
10/10, would see again!
Thank You
Wonderful explanation, useful to the future visitors.
Excellent….loved the color bursts in every picture…. the quick facts are handy indeed!
Thanks !!!
Beautiful write up 👍
Thank you Mythri!
Terrific … loved it
Thank you!
Too good pictures Jyothi, were you a part of the cruise which took you there?
Yes, we were part of the cruise. Thanks !
Beautiful perspective shots, Jyothi!
Thanks Indira!
I’ve never been to Puerto Rico but it looks amazing. Old San Juan looks lovely with the pastel coloured heritage buildings and the Castillo looks great too. Great post Jyothi! Maggie
Thanks Maggie! Walking up and down the colorful streets of Old San Juan is pretty amazing! We totally enjoyed it even though it rained!
I spent one night in San Juan. I flew there to take a cruise. Our hotel had a roof top garden, and we walked to a church – maybe a cathedral? Your post makes me want to visit again and spend more time there! Great pictures!
Nice to hear that Betty! Happy that my post brings back good memories of your trip!
Very useful travel tips. Thank you for sharing your experiences and tips. The photos are also very good.
Thank you!
It looks beautiful and vibrant, I’d love to visit one day 🙂
You will 🙂 Thanks Hannah!
I’d love to walk those colorful streets.
Pictures look appealing Jyothi. Wonderful place to getaway
Love the colour of the place!
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