Beyond the city walls

Explore Puerto Rico

The whole island is a day trip. Rainforest in an hour, bioluminescent water by night, world-class beaches by ferry.

Six regions

Where to go

Metro

Metro

San Juan, Condado & Santurce

0–20 min from Old San Juan

  • · Santurce street art
  • · Condado beach
  • · La Placita nightlife
East

East

El Yunque, Fajardo & the islands

45–75 min from Old San Juan

  • · El Yunque rainforest
  • · Laguna Grande bio bay
  • · Ferry to Culebra
North

North

Karst country & caves

60–90 min from Old San Juan

  • · Cueva Ventana
  • · Arecibo coast
  • · Poza de las Mujeres
West

West

Rincón surf & sunsets

2h 15m from Old San Juan

  • · Rincón surf breaks
  • · Crash Boat Beach
  • · Whale watching (Jan–Mar)
South

South

Ponce, Guánica & dry forest

1h 30m from Old San Juan

  • · Ponce historic center
  • · Gilligan's Island
  • · La Parguera
Central Mountains

Central Mountains

Coffee haciendas & rivers

1h 20m from Old San Juan

  • · Hacienda coffee tours
  • · Charco Azul
  • · Cañón San Cristóbal

Book ahead

Signature experiences

Bioluminescent Bay Kayak
Activities

Bioluminescent Bay Kayak

Paddle Laguna Grande after dark and watch every stroke light up electric blue.

Best on new-moon nightsFrom $59
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El Yunque Rainforest
Nature

El Yunque Rainforest

The only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Forest System — waterfalls, towers and trails.

8:00 – 16:00 · reserve online$2 reservation
Rain alternativeFamily friendly
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Flamenco Beach, Culebra
Beaches

Flamenco Beach, Culebra

Consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Ferry or 20-minute puddle jumper.

Full day tripFerry $2.25
SnorkelingFamily friendly
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Old San Juan Food Tour
Food

Old San Juan Food Tour

Six tastings across the old city — mofongo, alcapurrias, rum and artisan chocolate.

3 hours · daily 11:00From $89
WalkablePartner perk
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