After my trip to Puerto Rico, I wanted to create a Puerto Rico guide to direct people to in case they were considering planning a trip there themselves. If you are headed to Puerto Rico, make sure you let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Puerto Rico Guide – Where to Stay I stayed at the Renaissance La Concha Hotel which is a Marriott property. If I returned to Puerto Rico and wanted to stay in…
Old San Juan Puerto Rico is a photographer and Instagram Influencer paradise. There was a plethora of great spots all within a short walking distance around the old town. While you can find something photo-worthy on almost every street in Old San Juan, here is a collection of the Most Instagrammable spots in Old San Juan complete with a walking map. For tips on how to take your own solo travel photos, check out this blog post here. Top Instagrammable…
When visiting Puerto Rico, the number one thing you cannot miss (in my opinion) is El Yunque rainforest. I even heard this from many people prior to actually going to Puerto Rico itself. “You have to go to El Yunque”. Ok ok we get it. Now I’m sure you’re wondering what to do in El Yunque National Forest once you actually get there. How to get to El Yunque First things first, while Uber operates in the greater San Juan area,…
Congratulations, you have booked your flights to Puerto Rico. Now the next step is to figure out what to do once you are there. Here we will cover the 9 top things to do in Puerto Rico. Not sure what to do in Puerto Rico? 🤿 Then sign up for this incredible snorkeling tour with sea turtles 🐢 and enjoy the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1. Book a Full-Day Culebra Islands Catamaran Tour ⭐️ Rating: 4.7/5.0 (382 Reviews) Price: $175 per…
If you are planning a trip to Puerto Rico, you might have some questions to help prepare for your trip. Here is a list of the top questions when planning a trip to Puerto Rico. Planning a trip to Puerto Rico 1. Do you need a passport when traveling to Puerto Rico? Puerto Rico is a territory of the US. Therefore, if you are a US citizen, the answer is no. The fact that you do not need a passport…
Thinking about visiting Puerto Rico? Undoubtedly, one of the biggest questions on your mind is likely “has Puerto Rico recovered from the hurricane?” as was mine before I visited in December 2019. The whole idea of answering has Puerto Rico recovered from the hurricane is a loaded question. Where we stayed in Condado Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico, you likely would say “what hurricane?!”. There is virtually no evidence of Hurricane Maria in the touristy areas in San Juan and…
I visited La Concha on vacation in December 2019. This trip was purely for relaxation with my friend, Amanda, from pharmacy school. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Puerto Rico. During my trip, I stayed at the Renaissance La Concha hotel in Condado. After this six-night stay, I wanted to provide a La Concha Puerto Rico review. Pro tip: I stayed at the La Concha Renaissance Hotel on hotel points. To find out how to do this yourself, take a…
When I told people I was going to Puerto Rico, everyone said “Go to El Yunque!” . And the rainforest was absolutely as amazing as I hoped it would be! For those of you who have never hiked in the rainforest, here is my guide on how to hike in the rainforest. Rainforest hiking tips: 1- You will get muddy. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Darker clothes tend to work better than lighter as it won’t matter as…
Headed to Puerto Rico? One of the things involved in any trip planning is figuring out how to get around once you arrive at your destination. You could rent a car, takes shuttle or utilize public transportation in many instances. However with the convenience of Uber, Lyft and others, this is a popular option. One of questions I had before traveling to Puerto Rico was “is there Lyft in Puerto Rico? Pro Tip: I visited Puerto Rico for free (no cost for…
One of the things involved in trip planning is figuring out how to get around once you arrive at your destination. You could rent a car, takes shuttle or utilize public transportation in many instances. However with the convenience of Uber, Lyft and others, this is a popular option. One of questions I had before traveling to Puerto Rico was “is there Uber in Puerto Rico? Pro Tip: I visited Puerto Rico for free (no cost for the hotel or flight) with…