Sun & Summit Destinations
Puerto Rico: El Yunque, Beaches and Old San Juan
A rainforest, a glowing bay, blue-cobblestone streets and no passport needed for U.S. citizens.
- Best time
- December to April for dry weather; hurricane season runs June to November
- Getting there
- San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) is about 40 minutes from Rio Grande
- Getting around
- Rent a car on the east side
- Stay
- 5–7 nights
El Yunque
El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. national forest system. Hike to waterfalls and the Yokahu observation tower. Some areas need a timed-entry reservation in busy months.
Beaches and the bio bay
Luquillo Beach has calm water and a row of food kiosks for lunch. At night, kayak the bioluminescent lagoon in Fajardo with a licensed guide.
Old San Juan
- El Morro and San Cristobal forts, a World Heritage Site
- Colorful streets, plazas and restaurants
- Ferries from Ceiba to Culebra and Vieques beaches
- Bacardi's distillery tour across the bay
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Stay at Margaritaville Vacation Club Rio Mar
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