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Explore. en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:19:16 +0000 https://puertorico.com.pr/5-puerto-rican-foods/ https://puertorico.com.pr/5-puerto-rican-foods/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:41:37 +0000 Mofongo, alcapurrias, lechón, pasteles and arroz con gandules: what each Puerto Rican classic is, how to order it and where on the island to eat it. https://puertorico.com.pr/flamenco-beach/ https://puertorico.com.pr/flamenco-beach/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:39:03 +0000 How to visit Flamenco Beach on Culebra: getting there from Ceiba, facilities, the old Navy tanks, snorkeling, camping, rules and timing tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/el-yunque/ https://puertorico.com.pr/el-yunque/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:37:07 +0000 How to visit El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System: entry rules, open trails, getting there, and practical tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/el-morro/ https://puertorico.com.pr/el-morro/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:35:27 +0000 How to visit El Morro in Old San Juan: its history, what to see on all six levels, fees, hours, getting there, and what to combine it with. https://puertorico.com.pr/playa-sucia/ https://puertorico.com.pr/playa-sucia/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:34:08 +0000 Playa Sucia, or La Playuela, is a cliff-ringed cove below the Cabo Rojo lighthouse. How to reach it on the refuge road, what to bring and what's nearby. https://puertorico.com.pr/bioluminescent-bay-vieques/ https://puertorico.com.pr/bioluminescent-bay-vieques/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:30:13 +0000 How to see Vieques' Mosquito Bay, one of the brightest bioluminescent bays on Earth: tour types, the no-swimming rule, moon timing and getting there. https://puertorico.com.pr/100-cosas/ https://puertorico.com.pr/100-cosas/ Sat, 01 Mar 2014 19:41:38 +0000 La lista que miles de boricuas fueron tachando desde 2014, puesta al día: 100 cosas para hacer en Puerto Rico, con lo que cambió y cómo hacerlas hoy. https://puertorico.com.pr/top-things-to-do-in-puerto-rico/ https://puertorico.com.pr/top-things-to-do-in-puerto-rico/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:38:57 +0000 The best things to do in Puerto Rico, from Old San Juan's forts and El Yunque to bio bays, Culebra's beaches, mountain food and the surf towns of the west. https://puertorico.com.pr/guavate/ https://puertorico.com.pr/guavate/ Wed, 08 May 2013 23:04:55 +0000 How to visit Guavate in Cayey, Puerto Rico's famous roast-pork road: what to order at the lechoneras, when to go, how to get there and what's nearby. https://puertorico.com.pr/puerto-rico-passport-requirements/ https://puertorico.com.pr/puerto-rico-passport-requirements/ Sun, 05 May 2013 16:23:08 +0000 US citizens don't need a passport for Puerto Rico, but REAL ID rules apply to every flight. Here is what Americans and international visitors need. https://puertorico.com.pr/bioluminescent-bay-fajardo/ https://puertorico.com.pr/bioluminescent-bay-fajardo/ Sat, 04 May 2013 13:05:03 +0000 How to see the glowing water of Laguna Grande in Fajardo: why it glows, kayak and boat tours, the no-swimming rule, moon phases, and what to bring. https://puertorico.com.pr/las-cabezas-de-san-juan/ https://puertorico.com.pr/las-cabezas-de-san-juan/ Fri, 03 May 2013 13:16:58 +0000 Visiting the Cabezas de San Juan reserve in Fajardo: guided tours, the 1882 lighthouse and its restoration, Laguna Grande, booking and tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/crash-boat-beach/ https://puertorico.com.pr/crash-boat-beach/ Fri, 03 May 2013 11:52:20 +0000 Crash Boat in Aguadilla is a lively west-coast beach built around an old Air Force rescue pier. Its history, pier status after Erin, snorkeling and tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/tibes-indigenous-ceremonial-center/ https://puertorico.com.pr/tibes-indigenous-ceremonial-center/ Fri, 03 May 2013 11:23:27 +0000 Tibes, north of Ponce, preserves pre-Taíno ball courts and ceremonial plazas found after a 1975 flood. History, what you'll see, directions and tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/cathedral-of-san-juan-bautista/ https://puertorico.com.pr/cathedral-of-san-juan-bautista/ Fri, 03 May 2013 06:47:09 +0000 Visiting San Juan's cathedral: its 16th-century origins, Ponce de León's tomb, the relic of San Pío, Mass etiquette, getting there and nearby sights. https://puertorico.com.pr/capilla-del-cristo/ https://puertorico.com.pr/capilla-del-cristo/ Thu, 02 May 2013 11:41:33 +0000 The Capilla del Cristo at the end of Calle del Cristo: the horse-race legend behind it, what's inside, when you can see it, and what to pair it with. https://puertorico.com.pr/puerta-de-san-juan/ https://puertorico.com.pr/puerta-de-san-juan/ Thu, 02 May 2013 11:02:47 +0000 The San Juan Gate is the only surviving gate in Old San Juan's walls. Its history, what to look for, how to reach it, and the best walk to pair it with. https://puertorico.com.pr/paseo-de-la-princesa/ https://puertorico.com.pr/paseo-de-la-princesa/ Thu, 02 May 2013 10:43:43 +0000 A local's guide to Paseo de la Princesa: its 1850s history, the Raíces fountain, the old prison, parking, best times to walk and what to see nearby. https://puertorico.com.pr/luquillo-beach/ https://puertorico.com.pr/luquillo-beach/ Wed, 01 May 2013 13:19:03 +0000 Luquillo's public beach, La Monserrate: calm water under the palms, the Mar Sin Barreras accessible area, the famous kiosks, parking and tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/seven-seas/ https://puertorico.com.pr/seven-seas/ Wed, 01 May 2013 08:44:46 +0000 Seven Seas in Fajardo: a calm, reef-sheltered public beach, the hike to Playa Colorá and Playa Escondida, parking, facilities and practical tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/coamo-thermal-waters/ https://puertorico.com.pr/coamo-thermal-waters/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:55:24 +0000 Soak in Coamo's hot springs, used since Taíno times. What's open in 2026, the closed historic hotel, directions from PR-52 and tips for soaking safely. https://puertorico.com.pr/fajardo-ferries/ https://puertorico.com.pr/fajardo-ferries/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:33:12 +0000 The ferries to Culebra and Vieques no longer leave from Fajardo. How the Ceiba service works in 2026: tickets, fares, luggage, parking and tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/rincon-lighthouse/ https://puertorico.com.pr/rincon-lighthouse/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:21:00 +0000 Rincón's lighthouse park at Puerto Rico's westernmost point is the island's classic sunset and whale-watching spot. Its history and how to plan a visit. https://puertorico.com.pr/icacos-island/ https://puertorico.com.pr/icacos-island/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:41:10 +0000 Planning a day on Cayo Icacos off Fajardo: how to get there by catamaran or water taxi, snorkeling, the nature reserve rules, and what to bring. https://puertorico.com.pr/isla-de-mona/ https://puertorico.com.pr/isla-de-mona/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:16:15 +0000 Isla de Mona is a protected island reserve in the Mona Passage. Visiting means camping with a DRNA permit. How permits work, the rules, and what to expect. https://puertorico.com.pr/fuerte-san-cristobal/ https://puertorico.com.pr/fuerte-san-cristobal/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:23:02 +0000 Visiting Castillo San Cristóbal in Old San Juan: its history, the tunnels and Garita del Diablo, fees, hours, access and nearby sights. https://puertorico.com.pr/parque-de-bombas-ponce/ https://puertorico.com.pr/parque-de-bombas-ponce/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:56:39 +0000 Ponce's striped 1882 firehouse is now a free fire-fighting museum on Plaza Las Delicias, restored and reopened in 2024. History, what to see and tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/pinones/ https://puertorico.com.pr/pinones/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:39:54 +0000 Piñones, just east of Isla Verde: frituras at the kiosks, the coastal bike path, mangrove kayaking, beach safety and Loíza's Afro-Puerto Rican culture. https://puertorico.com.pr/la-parguera/ https://puertorico.com.pr/la-parguera/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:37:15 +0000 A practical guide to La Parguera in Lajas: its bioluminescent bay and full-moon closures, mangrove cays, diving, getting there and where to go nearby. https://puertorico.com.pr/cabo-rojo-lighthouse/ https://puertorico.com.pr/cabo-rojo-lighthouse/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:10:02 +0000 The 1882 Los Morrillos lighthouse crowns the red cliffs at Puerto Rico's southwest tip. Its history, repair status, the refuge road and what to see nearby. https://puertorico.com.pr/casa-bacardi/ https://puertorico.com.pr/casa-bacardi/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:47:08 +0000 Visiting Casa Bacardí across the bay from Old San Juan: the tour options, booking, the ferry-and-shuttle route from Pier 2, and how to plan the visit. https://puertorico.com.pr/castillo-serralles/ https://puertorico.com.pr/castillo-serralles/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:40:59 +0000 Tour Castillo Serrallés, the 1930s hilltop mansion of Ponce's rum-making Serrallés family, plus its gardens, El Vigía cross, and tips for planning a visit. https://puertorico.com.pr/luis-munoz-marin-airport-san-juan/ https://puertorico.com.pr/luis-munoz-marin-airport-san-juan/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:30:46 +0000 How San Juan's SJU airport works: terminals, getting to Isla Verde, Condado and Old San Juan by taxi, Uber or bus, and the USDA bag check on departure. https://puertorico.com.pr/toro-verde/ https://puertorico.com.pr/toro-verde/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:32:30 +0000 Planning a day at Toro Verde in Orocovis: The Monster and The Beast zip lines, other rides, weight limits, what to wear and the drive from San Juan. https://puertorico.com.pr/condado/ https://puertorico.com.pr/condado/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:47:12 +0000 A practical guide to Condado in San Juan: its history, the beach and lagoon, swimming safety, where to walk and eat, getting around and nearby areas. https://puertorico.com.pr/cueva-ventana/ https://puertorico.com.pr/cueva-ventana/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:55:19 +0000 Cueva Ventana is a privately run guided cave tour in Arecibo that ends at a rock window over the Río Grande de Arecibo valley. How to plan a visit. https://puertorico.com.pr/cueva-del-indio/ https://puertorico.com.pr/cueva-del-indio/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:07:20 +0000 Cueva del Indio is a protected sea cave in Arecibo with Taíno petroglyphs, arches and blowholes. Its history, access changes and how to visit safely. https://puertorico.com.pr/gilligans-island-guanica/ https://puertorico.com.pr/gilligans-island-guanica/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:55 +0000 Gilligan's Island in Guánica has been officially closed since the 2020 earthquakes. What happened, how to check its status and what to do nearby instead. https://puertorico.com.pr/culebra-island/ https://puertorico.com.pr/culebra-island/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:07:43 +0000 Planning a trip to Culebra: the ferry from Ceiba and flights, getting around, the best beaches, the wildlife refuge, camping, and practical tips. https://puertorico.com.pr/el-capitolio/ https://puertorico.com.pr/el-capitolio/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:14:05 +0000 Visiting Puerto Rico's Capitol in Puerta de Tierra: its history, the rotunda and Constitution, how to request a tour, getting there and nearby sights.