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6 things to do in Puerto Rico

This post brought to you by Puerto Rico, The All-Star Island. The content and opinions expressed below are that of this mama loves.

Puerto Rico is a 5-star vacation destination filled with world-class attractions. Whether you’re a golfer, foodie, the adventure type, or a beach (rum) bum, Puerto Rico has everything that you want in a nice relaxing vacation. Just hop on a plane and go!  Even from our little airport here in Hartford, we can pop on the plane and be in paradise in a few short hours.  After the winter we’ve had… I could be ready to leave in 20 minutes I think… especially since we don’t need a passport nor foreign currency to get there.

Puerto Rico Tourism recently partnered with popular travel review site Trip Advisor to transform real traveler 5-star reviews into stunningly beautiful short films narrated by Puerto Rican stars. Puerto Rico is filled with world-class attractions that will turn any trip into a 5-star vacation story. (If anyone is watching…I’m game to experience this in real time!!)

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My must-see and experience list for Puerto Rico?

Beach time. Lots and lots of beach time.  Did you know there’s over 270 miles of coastline? That’s a lot of sandy beauty. A definite stop would be Flamenco Beach in Culebra- featured in the Top 10 beaches from Travel Channel. I just need to find a few books to pack for beach reading. Doing some horseback riding on the beaches would be pretty amazing as well.

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Credit: SeePuertoRico.com

Hike a rainforest in a US national park. El Yunque is the only rainforest under US nat’l park service, and who doesn’t want to climb to the clouds?

Explore the Camuy caverns for a day.  Enjoy the wonder of the subterranean world for a time.

Swim the Bioluminescent bays and glow- we’ll be like human glow sticks.  I didn’t know you could swim in a place that makes you glowy.

History Buffs can enjoy old world charm of San Juan. I’m pretty new to being a history buff, but walking through streets and buildings and walking where people walked hundreds of years ago is just something we should all experience as often as possible.  Exploring San Juan’s buildings and culture, shops and restaurants would be such a fun way to spend some vacation time!

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Credit: SeePuertoRico.com

Speaking of shops…. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention shopping…and restaurants… because if you are going someplace new, you want to experience the food and all that there is to delight your belly.  Maybe even some rum, if you partake. I can just imagine sitting at a little table outside enjoying some amazing local delicacies sipping on a (weak) rum drink. Sounds like a marvelous plan to me!

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About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.

Comments

  1. Lynndee says

    I have no doubt Puerto Rico is a beautiful place to spend a vacation with my family. Here’s wishing we get to see its beauty someday. 🙂

  2. Rebecca Swenor says

    I would so love to visit Puerto Rico one day. I have an old friend I met on facebook who lives there and would love to meet her in person. I have never heard of the Bioluminescent bays before but would love to swim a glow like a glow stick. lol It is so beautiful there and maybe some day I will be able to visit. Thanks so much for shairng.

  3. Roselynn says

    Love reading articles about my homeland Puerto Rico! I have only been back there a handful of times, but it’s such a lovely and memorable experience every time. I cannot wait to plan for another visit and bring my husband along for the first time.

  4. Tiffany says

    I’ve seen tons of pictures of Puerto Rico, and I can think of 6 things I would do there. Beach, beach, eat, beach, beach, sleep. 🙂 Thanks for the post!!

  5. rochkirstin says

    Beaches in Puerto Rico are like a paradise. How about the rates for accommodation and food? Can you give recommendations on where to stay and what to try?

  6. Chene Atkins- Whittington says

    This looks like an amazing trip! I really need to go back Puerto Rico with my kids. I think they are all at a good age to really enjoy it now.

  7. Martine - MeUnfinished says

    I went to Puerto Rico when I was a teenager. I have never forgotten about it and still dream of going… Thank you for those tips, I am sure that they will be very useful to me soon!

  8. Digna D. says

    I have relatives in Puerto Rico and we will be visiting either this year or next. Thanks for the ideas on other things to do.

  9. HilLesha says

    Puerto Rico is all my son talks about lately. We have been there before, but that’s one place he’d love to visit for some reason. Maybe someday!

  15. Krysta says

    Though I have been to places very similar… and live in Costa Rica right now, which people always get confused… I have never actually been to Puerto Rico but know a lot of great families from there! The culture is rich and the food is yummy! Thanks for showing it off!

  20. Rosey says

    I wouldn’t mind a trip to Puerto Rico! I always hear how lovely it is… I hadn’t heard about the shopping, but I wouldn’t mind indulging in a bit of it. I haven’t for so long!

  23. Kelly says

    I have never been to Puerto Rico but have always wanted to visit. There are so many things to do and see, I could spend a whole month there!

  25. Ann Bacciaglia says

    I have always wanted to travel to Puerto Rico. There are so many great things to do there.

  26. Mhie Lee says

    Wow! make me wanting to go for vacation. It’s freezing at my end today. I never been in PR, I would definitely check this once I step my foot one day there.

  28. michele d says

    Would love to visit there one day. Your pictures are gorgeous. Makes me wish that I was there right now.

  29. Elizabeth O. says

    These are such gorgeous photos!!! I never knew how beautiful these Puerto Rico beaches are!

  30. HilLesha says

    Puerto Rico ranks high on my travel bucket list, especially since my son is really interested in traveling there someday. I’m all into history, therefore I’d really enjoy visiting there.

  32. shelly peterson says

    What an amazing place to visit. I will probably never make it there but one can dream right. 🙂

  34. Bonnie @ wemake7 says

    Wow! Their beaches are absolutely beautiful! I would really love to visit there to see it in person.

  36. Susan Smith says

    Thanks for the article, we are visiting Puerto Rico next year on our cruise, I’ll have to check out the attractions you listed.

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