Since our flight home wasn't until the evening and ended up being delayed until 8 p.m. because of…read morerain in NYC, we decided to make the most of the day after checking out of our B&B by visiting one last coastal town. Thankfully, the husband-and-wife duo who run the B&B suggested we come to this town. Piñones turned out to be everything we didn't know we needed: a strip of restaurants lining both sides of the road and endless miles of beach. My husband and I immediately kicked ourselves for not thinking of coming here earlier. You've heard of bar hopping? Well, in Piñones, it's restaurant and kiosk hopping. There are kiosks with the Puerto Rican fried staples: bacalaitos, alcapurrias, pastelillos as well as full-meal sit-down restaurants to get your spread. You want octopus too? There's ensalada de pulpo and if you need to wash it all down, grab a cold one or a natural juice like Tamarindo, Passion Fruit or Cherry. This town isn't some polished, Instagram-perfect tourist trap- this is Puerto Rican coastal street food in its raw, beautiful form.

This beach was very relaxed. Not many people here and the water was warm. I was able to walk in…read morewith no problem. The waves were gentle. Its not a tourist style beach. It Looked like more of the locals come here to this spot. Not a bad thing at all. It was clean the day was beautiful and I enjoyed myself.

This is a very quick trail off the side of the road. Parking, especially during busy season, can be…read morequite hard to find. There are some nice waterfalls that you can swim under after a very short climb up some stairs. Overall a very worthwhile hike, especially when done earlier in the morning when there isn't as much foot traffic.

One of the easier trails to hike. We had our parents and this was the extent they could hike as it…read morewas a relatively short trail, but still challenging as rocks can be slippery. We only saw the first falls as it appears the other ones were too steep for our parents to climb. Next time! Parking is limited, so a handful of folks started parking on the side of the road.

BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT IN PUERTO RICO AND SECURED need to see old and restore place that is…read moreunique around Puerto Rico great restaurants and sport bar with americN BEER

This mini city area, just to the north of Old San Juan and outside of the once walled city is an…read moreinteresting taste of what Puerto Rico is perceived in the main United States by many people. Colorful cement houses with some only partially built or partially remaining after previous hurricane damage. It's an interesting contrast to the beautiful historic buildings of Old San Juan that it bumps up against with a several hundred year old wall separating them. There are a few bars along the main road thru La Perla, but it's not very safe for tourists as night. It would be much wiser to go to the bars in Old San Juan only a block or two away.

Old San Juan is a must visit. It doesn't matter how many times you've been here. There's always…read moresomething new to discover. You may even rediscover a part of your past... like I did. It's a timeless Spanish Colonial town filled with charming old-world atmosphere, tropical settings, and tasty treats. It's truly a very walkable city. You just need to know what you want to see and how to get there. Those with mobility issues may need to map out a route with less of an incline. There's a free trolley in the city that used to be very reliable. My mom was very happy to see it during her very last pre-pandemic trip back to the island. I didn't see any of them this time around. Although, that might have been because of the Ironman race. The traffic looping through this part of the city is already bad enough. The roads being blocked off for marathons & festivities make it more difficult to get around. I hope they can improve transportation services for both locals & tourists alike. This is why walking around town is highly recommended. We originally wanted an Uber drop off at Plaza del Quinto Centenario. The roads were blocked off so we ended up at Plaza Colon on the east side. It turned out to be a good starting point as we made our way to Paseo de la Princesa. On our way, we just happened to spot a café-lined public square with a statue of a famous Puerto Rican composer named Arturo Somohano. I would definitely stop here for coffee if ever on a short shore excursion. It's close to the port, yet it's hidden by the Hotel Rumbao. There's also a Starbucks in this square. But, I must tell you. The highlight of our most recent visit was walking along the Princess Promenade and the fortified walls of the city to the San Juan Gate. I know a lot of people go to the forts (El Morro & San Cristóbal), and you should if you've never seen them. It's just that this southwestern part of OSJ wins my heart every time. It's a beautiful nature walk with many landmarks such as La Fortaleza, La Casa Blanca, Pigeon Park, and Paseo del Morro. There's a cat park as well and many garita viewpoints along the wall on your way to El Morro. All with great coastal views. It was also great to visually trace our steps the following evening when leaving on our 7-Day cruise from the Pan American Pier. That whole area along the promenade leading to the San Juan Gate and El Morro is lit up at night. The entire town sparkles when viewing it from the mouth of the bay. It's a beautiful sight that will always be remembered. A great beginning & ending point to any cruise.

This was a cute little square that had many kiosk shops and some small sidewalk cafes. It had a…read morelarge fountain in the middle of the square. It was a bustling section of the town. Many many buses dropped off and picked up at this central square in Puerto Rico. It's also next to the National Park and fort.

A favorite beach for families and tourists alike! The sand is soft, the water is calm and safe for…read moreswimming, and the area is very well-kept. The bathrooms and showers are super clean, and there are lifeguards on duty for extra safety. Parking is convenient, and it's right next to the famous Luquillo Kiosks, where you can enjoy delicious local food after the beach. A perfect place to spend the day in Puerto Rico!

It was our last full day in Puerto Rico, and we really wanted to have a great beach day. To use…read morethis beach, you have to go through a gated entrance and pay four dollars to park. From that point on, it doesn't cost you anything unless you choose to spend money. It's a short walk from the parking lot to the beach. We had gotten there early, and decided to rent an umbrella and a pair of lounge chairs, which cost us $35 for the day. Considering we ended up spending nearly 7 hours on the beach, it was definitely worth the purchase price. The beach is gorgeous, and the water is rock free. It did get quite busy, but we actually enjoyed the people watching. There are vendors that walk up and down the beach, selling ice, creams and drinks, but there are also little Kioskos on the property that you can walk to easily to order hot food. At the one we visited, we got delicious slushy's, Pinchos, and empanadillas that were all delicious. We had a great time, and would absolutely go back in a heartbeat! When you leave the gated parking lot, you are literally around the corner from the Luquillo kioskos if you want to hit them up for shopping or dinner after your beach day. Makes things super convenient!

well, this is not something must do when you are in Puerto Rico, but hey, there are some photos…read morefrom the trip which shout "Yeah I am in Puerto Rico" and this spot is one of them. there are 2 big giant chairs colored in Puerto Rico flags, which is perfect for photography, having Pinones beach and perfect palm trees in the background. this is not a public spot, this is property of Mar-Bella beach club- but they are okay if you go there and click some pics. Some more info about this spot/Place- this spot is on Route 187 between Isla Verde and the Rio Grande. means - if you are planning to Visit Playa Flamenco (which is a Must do- cause it is one of the top beaches in the world) and if you are coming back to San Juan to catch a flight then I would suggest taking this route 187. a couple of reasons for this- 1) Pinones area which is famous for its street/roadside small/decent food joint - you don't wanna miss if you are a foodie 2) Scenic Route 3) You wanna save money on toll skipping Route-66 (no sense paying rental company for its transponder and $10/day)

Not the easiest place to find, but it's worth the hunt. Make sure to take some time to grab some…read moreelicious food, listen to the live band, and practice your two-step.

Castillo San Cristóbal…read more First time I saw it was from a cruise ship cutting into San Juan and that's the way to do it. From the water, it doesn't look like a tourist stop... it looks like it's still on duty. Up close, it's a different story. This isn't just a fort it's the largest Spanish-built fortress in the New World, layered with tunnels, lookout points, and defenses built to stop invasions before they even got started. The history is wild too this place helped fend off a full British attack back in the 1700s. Walking it feels like stepping into a giant, strategic maze with ocean views. It's impressive, a little eerie, and way more intense than you'd expect just looking at it from the outside.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro is easily one of the most incredible places I've ever visited. The…read moremoment you walk up and see the massive fortress overlooking the ocean, it honestly feels like you've stepped into another era. The scale of the place is unbelievable -- huge stone walls, tunnels, lookout towers, and cannons pointed straight out toward the Atlantic. Walking through the fortress was an experience in itself. Every level had something new to explore, and the views from the top were absolutely breathtaking. You can see the ocean stretching forever on one side and the colorful buildings of Old San Juan on the other. It's the kind of place where you just want to stop every few minutes to take photos. At one point it actually started raining briefly, but it almost made the experience better. The rain cooled everything down and gave the whole fortress this dramatic, cinematic atmosphere with the clouds rolling over the ocean. Within minutes the sun came back out and the stone walls looked even more amazing. The history here is incredible too. Knowing that this fortress defended the island for centuries while you're literally walking along those same walls is just surreal. If you're visiting Puerto Rico, this place is an absolute must-see. Between the views, the history, and the sheer size of the fortress, Castillo San Felipe del Morro completely lives up to the hype. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Easily one of my top beaches visited while in Vieques - Sun Bay Beach is picturesque, with…read moreextremely tranquil waters - idyllic for swimmers and non swimmers alike. The beach has an expansive sandy shoreline, which could have you taking a stroll along the beach for 30 minutes + in either direction. I thoroughly enjoyed swimming and sunbathing here, along the pristine turquoise waters. Watching little fish swimming by right at my feet was so relaxing and refreshing to see. Our hotel luckily provided us with beach chairs and a cooler, which came in very handy, as there wasn't an option to rent beach chairs or an umbrella. So, please do keep this in mind when visiting this gorgeous beach !!!

Beautiful beach that we had basically entirely to ourselves! Water was clean and with calm waves…read more There didn't appear to be a bathroom here. Plentiful parking.