Planning a visit to Puerto Rico in March. Recommendations...?

Question

on a place to stay and what to see and do. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

I've use this answer before but think you can benefit from it as well:



Its very easy to find good beaches in PR, you're actually very close to the water wherever you go. Good surf spots are in Rincon but Luquillo is probably closer to where you'll stay for beaches. Fajardo has good beaches & the best local beach food in beach kiosks (kiosko o kiosquito). The best beaches in PR are in Culebra, its a minor outlying island right off the coast or PR, you can catch a ferry to go there, its really worth it.



The water is clean & drinkable everywhere. Stay away from stupid people that might look dangerous if you venture into an unknown dark alley (common sense really). Camuy is a bit of a drive from the metro area (San Juan) and it has beautiful caverns that are quite touristy... stalactites & stalagmites, etc, you can probably find some pretty good food down that way as well.



Prices in PR used to be cheaper than most states but very recently (within the last 2 or 3 years) they've applied sales taxes to everything. So while some prices are probably cheaper than most states its not like going into Mexico or a country with its own currency thats worth less than the dollar. You use $US currency there.



You do not need a passport, its like flying to NY or FL.. Be prepared for humid heat & lots of sun. I can recommend Culebra, Fajardo & Luquillo for beaches, Fajardo for beach foods, Guavate absolutely has the best local delicacies (whole roasted pork over a pit kind of thing) and has been featured in the Food Network (Anthony Bourdain ate there). Plaza las Americas is the best mall to go to if you find yourself wanting to go to the movies or need to shop for something.



Spending your entire stay in San Juan or the metro area is a good way to not experience the caribbean island part of PR, so do try to see SOME part of the island while your there other than your hotel resort.



Hope this helped, email me if you need any specifics or directions and above all HAVE FUN!

Answer 2

You got two good answers already, so I'll just add a couple of things to do (and maybe a tip or two, we'll see). Old San Juan has historical sights that are unrivaled in the Caribbean, and can hold their own with any in the New World. El Morro is an old Spanish fort (one of two) that is still in very good condition and is a real must-see in Puerto Rico. Spending time wandering Old San Juan is well worth it; many of the buildings are in the old island style and very impressive. If you like Bacardi (I don't, but...), the distillery is there and they offer tours. San Juan also has nightlife that is on par with Miami. Isla Verde is a touristy area with adequate (not great) beaches, and has a few casinos. You do need to stay on your feet in San Juan; the historical and tourist areas are pretty safe, but San Juan has areas that make the worst of any US city seem like Beverly Hills, so don't wander off. Puerto Rico has a rain forest that offers waterfalls, lush vegetation and spectacular views of the island and ocean. There is a bioluminescent bay in Fajardo that is kind of cool if the moon is dark. Puerto Rico is world-renowned for fishing because the water drops to hundreds, then thousands, of feet not too far from shore. The sun is merciless and will beat down on you as soon as it breaks the horizon in the morning, so wear sunscreen and reapply often. It was several years ago, but I found a very good deal on the Holiday Inn in Isla Verde for about $65/night on Hotwire. Best of luck, and enjoy!

Answer 3

el yaunca- lived in puerto rico for 4 1/2 years... this was my favorite spot.. as far as where to stay.. i can't think of anywhere better than the other.. just get a place in old san juan and be careful no matter where you go..

Answer 4

you should check out home away from home.com and there you could find a few cool places to stay....if your planning to party then you might wanna stay in the san juan area like isla verde or the condado or even maby san juan ....the clubs are not that bad but could be costly in some places isla verde is the tourist dream nice beaches and women all over ....your gonna like it.....and remember don't go anywhere you dont know...cause in the islands tihings could be roudy in other places and you don't wanna get cought up....

Answer 5

You have to stay at La Concha Resort! Thats the only place I will stay. Its so nice. There really isn't anything to do in PR besides go to Bacardi and Old San Jaun. What ever you do DONT go to the rain forest. Its such a waste of money and isn't what you will expect.

Answer 6

look it up...

EL MORRO, SAN JUAN

SEVEN SEAS BEACH, FAJARDO

GIGILLAN ISLAND, SMALL ISLAND BY GUANICA PUERTO RICO

LAS CUEVAS DE CAMUY (CAVE)

ISLA VERDE BEACH, CAROLINA (WHITE SANDY BEACH)

EL RANCHO ORIGINAL,GUAVATE, CAYEY ( BEST PUERTO RICAN FOOD IN PUERTO RICO)

FAJARDO BEACH( KIOSKS WITH DIFFERENT PUERTO RICAN FRITTERS)

EL YUNQUE ( BEAUTIFUL RAINFOREST WITH WATERFALLS AND EXOTIC PLANTS AND FLOWERS)

BUT IF U GONNA STAY JUST IN SOME PLACES, HERE IS A WEBSITE THAT TELL U EVERYTHING OF THAT PLACE, WHAT TO SEE, WHERE TO GO, WHERE TO SLEEP,WHO CAN HELP, ALL U HAVE TO DO IS CLICK THE CITY U WANT TO GO TO OR STAYING AT. GOOD LUCK, TRAVELSPORTS.COM : PUERTO RICO