All of the Top Must See and Do things in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Island
Are you a thrill seeker, someone looking to have some fun and adventure or you are looking for a cool vacation spot? If you crave any of these, then you need to fix Puerto Rico on your travel list.
This beautiful country is an Archipelago located in the Caribbean Sea, and is is comprised of the main island and smaller islets. islets such as Culebra, Vieques, and Mona make up the total Island chain of Puerto Rico. It can be touted as a territory of the United States by its inhabitants since they have adopted the use of official United States Dollars for financial transactions. However, Puerto Rico officially holds the status of an unincorporated territory of the USA.
The inhabitants of Puerto Rico speak English and Spanish, however Spanish is the dominant means of communication on the Island.
Puerto Rico’s unique geographical location, pristine waters, tropical climatic features, indigenous cuisine, Island chain and breathtaking scenes make it one of the top destinations for thrill seekers and visitors on the planet.
Noticed worldwide as an adventurer’s paradise and the pearl of the Caribbean, Hollywood blockbusters have been filmed on location in this naturally crafted environment, raking in billions of dollars for the Hollywood movie industry.
The Island is modestly populated with an estimated 3.4 million inhabitants and it is said to increase with the influx of tourists, trying to escape the harsh experience of 2017/2018 brutal winter season. This breathtaking environment often lives tourists livid, as they lay sprawled out on the perfectly strewn beaches. They glance up at the Caribbean sky and ponder Life’s natural wonders; this experience lives them feeling refreshed and raring to go.
Puerto Rico Main Island and Ocean
Puerto Rico’s Main Island isn’t as large as you might perceive it to be, but its small size preserves the close integration experienced by its inhabitants. The indigenous population is usually warm and welcoming to tourists. Tourists are often ushered into Puerto Rico’s beaches with smiles and a chilled back feel that seems carnival-like. When it comes to partying, Puerto Ricans are suckers for good Latin music and Island dancing.
Puerto Rico has a rich tropical diversity. The Island has a tremendous amount of plant and animal species diversity. This also makes the Island chain a choice destination for Scientists.
Where can Tourists reside?
There are several hotels in Puerto Rico; however, if you are looking for a hotel central to the choicest location in Puerto Rico, you can make reservations at The Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center. This hotel is located in San Juan in a place called Condado. Condado’s close proximity to the beach and tourist relaxation spots makes it a great place for tourists to make their hotel reservations in.
Puerto Ricos best Hotels
Now you have settled in, unpacked your gear and rearing to go, you probably have read a couple of travel guides but you aren’t really in-sync with their literature, if you fall in this category, well here are a few pointers to the amazing things you can do in Puerto Rico.
Amazing Things to Do in Puerto Rico
1. Cave Exploration
Cave exploration is a perfect way to unwind and really connect with nature. You can decide to go on a solo run or meet up with tourists, either way you are in for a thrill. A perfect cave to explore is window cave or as the locals calls it Cueva Ventana. It is easily accessible as it’s just a couple minutes hike away from the main road between Aguadilla and San Juan.
Puerto Rico Caves
2. Tour Fort San Felipe Del Morro
Fort San Felipe Del Morro is an Architectural masterpiece that was built by the Spanish in the 16th century. The fort was built as a shield for the Puerto Rican harbor. Its towering structure dots the landscape and casts an imposing shadow over the buildings further inland as you approach from sea level.
Tourists can explore this medieval structure and marvel at its beauty, you can even try to re-imagine life as it was in the 16th century while you are there.
Fort San Felipe Del Morro
3. Explore El Yunque National Forest
Now if you are an adrenaline junkie, thrill seeker, adventure buff, and explorer, then exploring El Yunque National Forest should be on your list of things to do in Puerto Rico. The tropical climate of this forest getaway is an ideal location for adventurers to get lost in.
The uniqueness of this habitat makes it also ideal for scientists to explore and discover new species diversity.
If you push on through the dense foliage, you’re surely going to reach the breathtaking scenery of the Juan Diego and Lamina waterfalls.
El Yunque National Forest
4. Bask in the Bioluminescent Bays
You thought technology could only play tricks with lights? You thought wrong. The living bays of Fajardo, Lajas, and Vieques are a typical example of where technology meets nature and nature meet the man.
How is this possible? Well, this isn’t stuff made out of science fiction or any of that Hollywood rave; it’s just microorganisms present in the water that causes the bluish glow you see whenever there is movement in the water.
In order to bask in this beauty, take a boat out there, take a dive and experience nature in its purest form.
Bioluminescent Bay Fajardo
Bioluminecent Bay Fajardo
5. Go Swinging on the Rainforest Zip Lines
If you are someone who isn’t afraid of heights, then a swing through the forest via zip lines is your perfect way to immerse yourself in stunning Puerto Rico. You’ll get to have a bird’s eye view of the forest and immerse yourself in nature. One advice, take a camera along, you wouldn’t want to miss out on the opportunity of a great shot.
Rainforest Ziplining in Puerto Rico
6. Castillo de San Cristobal
Castillo de San Cristobal is located in old San Juan. It is a fort that was built by the Spanish to protect the city from external invading forces that sought to invade the city through land. In the 16th century, the English constantly attacked the Spanish occupants in a brazen act to sack the occupants from the city and steal their treasures. This piece of history forms a melting pot for tourists seeking to get a whiff of Spanish and English war history.
Castillo de San Cristobal
Castillo de San Cristobal Puerto Rico
7. Snorkeling and Island Hopping
If you are looking for something fun and relaxing to do in Puerto Rico, then Snorkeling and Island Hopping is another fun way to relax and enjoy nature up close and personal.
A Snorkel essentially allows people to dive into the Island’s water and experience the life forms in the aquatic habitat. Snorkels are breathing tubes connected to a head gear that swimmers can use to get around in the water.
Puerto Rico has beaches that can offer tourist great spots to snorkel. Snorkel spots are situated in Isla Culebrita, Icacos Island, Palomino Island, and Gilligan’s Island. These Islands have pristine waters that tourists can take a boat out to and snorkel in.
Palominos Island Beach
Snorkelling Puerto Rico
8. Sailing
Sailing is a great way to explore Puerto Rico. Tourists can hire a sail boat and explore the underwater eco system as they head out to their choice snorkel destinations.
The Captains and crews of Puerto Rico sailboats are very friendly and can point out a few spots you can take cool selfies along the way.
Sailing in Puerto Rico
9. Kayaking
Visitors can explore Puerto Rico’s beaches with the aid of a Kayak. Vieques Island is a lovely place you can go Kayaking and the luminescent lagoons are also a great spot to go Kayaking.
Viques Island
Kayaking
10. Theme Parks
Visitors seeking to engage in some form of extreme sports in an enclosed environment can visit terrestrial and aquatic theme parks. These theme parks offer visitors and array of activities they can perform.
While in Puerto Rico you can visit Coqui Water Park located in Fajardo, Las Cascadas Aquatic Park located in Aguadilla, Surf N’ Fun Water Park located in San German, Altitude Trampoline Park located in Gurabo, Hipodromo Camarero located in Canovanas and a host of others.
Lascascadas Aquatic Theme Park
11. Casinos
Visitors looking to score large cash in Puerto Rico have the opportunity to do so, as the Island caters for tourists that crave casino betting. If you are ever on Isla Verde Beach in San Juan, you can take a 10 minute walk to Embassy Suites by Hilton they offer an amazing Casino experience to visitors.
Other Casinos tourists can visit while they are in Puerto Rico are Sheraton Hotel and Casino, Mayaguez Resort and Casino, San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino and a host of others.
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12. Humacao Nature Reserve
Humacao Nature Reserve essentially offers tourists a beach range, biking trails, light hiking, amazing coastal views, ideal fishing spots, ruins dating back some centuries, picnic locations, and walking trails. Visitors can shop for craft gift items in the kiosk that dot the reserve landscape.
13. Local Cuisine
All that energy expended in touring, exploring and traversing the wonderful landscape of Puerto Rico needs to be replaced, and what better way to replace your energy store than indulging in some Puerto Rican Cuisine?
Puerto Rico offers a wide range of food delicacies tourists can indulge in. The local cuisine consists of delicacies such as Puerto Rican Rice, Puerto Rico Mofongo, Platanos Maduros, Pincho de Pollo and lots more.
Puerto Rico Food
14. Scuba Diving
Tourists seeking to go deep water are treated to Puerto Rico’s abundant diving spots. Puerto Rico is home to amazing coral reefs, sea creatures, and underwater caves that divers from all specs of life can immerse themselves in.
Sites such as sites Mona Island, candyland dive, las cuevas, fallen rock, Efras wall, blackwall, cayo raton, pattis reef, angel reef are sure to leave tourists mesmerized.
Scuba with a Dolphin!
Conclusion
Puerto Rico is truly one of the pearls of the Caribbean. An Island that has a governing system overseen by the United States, perfect beaches, relaxation spots, restaurants, bars and breathtaking scenery for tourists to explore.
Puerto Rico is that location for a perfect getaway if you are seeking to get lost in a tropical paradise. The infusion of contemporary Spanish music with pop culture by its inhabitants will surely leave you feeling like you are in heaven.
So, pack your bags, make reservations and fly to Puerto Rico, it’s time to get into that vacation mood this 2018.
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