See what the experts are saying about Puerto Rico. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
It's only the size of Connecticut, but Puerto Rico pulsates with more life than any other island in the Caribbean. To the beat of bomba, there's a party going on here 24 hours a day. The 4 million people who live here believe that having f... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Getting Rained on in El Yunque Rainforest: Forty-five minutes by road east of San Juan in the Luquillo Mountains and protected by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque is Puerto Rico's greatest natural attraction. Some 100 billion gallons of rai... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Aquaviva (San Juan; tel. 787/722-0665): Dauntingly stylish, this is one of the grand new restaurants of Puerto Rico, specializing in a Latin nouvelle cuisine with fresh seafood a specialty. You can count on the best catch of the day-the prime... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
White sandy beaches put Puerto Rico and its offshore islands on tourist maps in the first place. Many other Caribbean destinations have only jagged coral outcroppings or black volcanic-sand beaches that get very hot in the noonday sun. Bes... Continue reading »
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The best golf & tennis
Westin Rio Mar Golf Course (Palmer; tel. 787/888-6000): A 45-minute drive from San Juan on the northeast coast, the 6,145-yard (5,618m) Rio Mar Golf Course is shorter than those at both Palmas del Mar and Dorado East. One avid golfer recommen... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
Bring your boots. Puerto Rico's mountainous interior offers ample opportunity for hiking and climbing, with many trails presenting spectacular panoramas at the least-expected moments. El Yunque (tel. 787/888-1880 for information): Contain... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Gallery Inn at GalerÃa San Juan (San Juan; tel. 787/722-1808): The most whimsically bohemian hotel in the Caribbean sits in the heart of the historic city. Once the home of an aristocratic Spanish family, it is today filled with verdant court... Continue reading »
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The best natural attractions
El Yunque (tel. 787/888-1880 for information): Forty-five minutes by road east of San Juan in the Luquillo Mountains and protected by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque is Puerto Rico's greatest natural attraction. Some 100 billion gallons of... Continue reading »
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The best offbeat travel experiences
Attending a Cockfight: Although a brutal sport that many find distasteful, cockfighting is legal in Puerto Rico and has its devotees. The most authentic cockfights are in the town of Salinas in the southeast. But it's not necessary to go that... Continue reading »
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The best family hotels & resorts
Puerto Rico has a bounty of attractions, natural wonders, and resorts that welcome families who choose to play together. Here are some of the best. Wyndham Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino (San Juan; tel. 800/468-8588 or 787/721-1000): This re... Continue reading »
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The best romantic hotels & resorts
Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino (San Juan; tel. 800/WYNDHAM or 787/791-1000): If you want Vegas-style shows, gambling, nightlife, great restaurants, and the most famous beach in Puerto Rico, El San Juan is at your disposal. It has the most... Continue reading »
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The best snorkeling
Puerto Rico offers top-notch snorkeling even though freshwater run-offs from tropical outbursts feeding into the sea can momentarily cloud the ocean's waters. In most places, where conditions are right, visibility extends 50 feet to 75 feet (... Continue reading »
