Explore The Best of Puerto Rico – 2023 Travel Guide

Best Beaches, Vacation Destinations, Amazing Places to Visit & Fun Things to Do for the Whole Family

There’s a plethora of fun things to do and points of interest for nature lovers, adventure seekers, eco-travelers, history buffs, golf enthusiasts, and families with small children. Take the whole family snorkeling, go ziplining above green canopies in the rainforest, book a catamaran cruise to Flamenco Beach, go on a romantic sailing adventure to offshore islands and so much more…

Puerto Rico is a beach lover’s destination, has hundreds of beaches easily accessible, each possessing its own vibe and unique landscape.   This is a Caribbean destination where the best way to enjoy it is by renting a jeep and going beach hopping till sunset.

Due to its size, travelers don’t have to drive long distances to explore a list of great beaches.  In one week you could visit 20+ beaches at a relaxed pace without spending much of your vacation budget.  Choose from secluded and quiet, to Miami Beach style, to world-class surfing beaches with a casual island life vibe.  

Puerto Rico is home to Flamenco Beach, one of the best beaches in the world.  Your most difficult decision will be deciding which beach to visit if you only have a few days, but our beach guide has made that easier for you to plan.

Best Places to Vacation for Beach Hopping

On the west side of the island, you can experience authentic tourist-friendly towns where the pace is slower, with an abundance of quiet beaches, charming towns, and plenty of interesting sights and places to visit.  Rincon and Isabela located on the northwest coast of the island, are popular among locals and travelers in the know for great surfing conditions all year.  Isabela is home to the most romantic and best golf resort on the west coast.  Rincon has many lodging options from small intimate hotels to vacation rentals just steps from the beach at affordable rates.

Best Resort Vacation Destinations

A short drive from San Juan is the resort communities of Rio Grande and Dorado, where you’ll find the best and most luxurious beachfront golf resorts on the island.  From there, visitors are near the top tours and attractions of the island.

Book a catamaran cruise to Culebra, home of Flamenco Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, in clear waters where you may be greeted by sea turtles.  Icacos Cay is one of the most popular excursions for tourists… aquamarine water, snorkeling, and families of dolphins that love to play.  Caja de Muertos is one of the most underrated places in Puerto Rico offering a gorgeous beach, snorkeling, and a rewarding hiking adventure.

There’s so much explore in Puerto Rico, you’ll be coming back for more.  The more you explore, the more you’ll fall in love.  If this is your first time in Puerto Rico it may be a bit overwhelming sorting through all the information available and figuring out which places to visit and activities to do.  We have spent many hours creating guides to make your planning easier and your vacation extraordinary.

Traveling to Puerto Rico is just like flying to another state with no passport required for USA Citizens.  With so many daily flights from the U.S., in just a few hours, one can escape the cold and enjoy basking under the warm sun, enjoying a Piña Colada right where it was first created.  The island is often described as the easiest and most exciting getaway in the Caribbean.  The islands’ unique attractions and warm culture offer travelers extraordinary experiences without all the hassles of traveling to faraway places.