Places to Explore

• El Yunque and the Northeast

  Tree frogs, rare parrots, and wild horses only start the list of northeastern Puerto Rico's offerings. The backdrops for encounters with an array of flora and fauna include the 28,000-acre El Yunque tropical... (more)

• Ponce and the Southern Coast

  Not as popular as San Juan or Vieques, the South is a region full of underrated attractions, fine food, and a laid-back authentic vibe that is hard to come by elsewhere. From lush tropical mountains to... (more)

• Rincón and the Porta del Sol

  The "Gateway to the Sun" is how tourism officials describe the island's western coast. Although the name calls to mind well-developed, well-traveled vacations spots like Spain's Costa de Sol, the Porta... (more)

• Ruta Panorámica

  The Ruta Panorámica, or Panoramic Route, is an unforgettable overland journey that reveals rugged beauty and tranquil woodlands not found anywhere else on the island. It's an unruly road that clambers... (more)

• San Juan

  If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean... (more)

• Vieques and Culebra

  While the rest of Puerto Rico reverbates with the adrenaline rush of Latin America, this pair of palm-fringed islands has the laid-back vibe of the Caribbean. Neither has much traffic—in fact, you... (more)