Trips to Puerto Rico
Why travel solo to Puerto Rico?
What's the weather like?
Puerto Rico has a tropical climate, with warm temperatures year-round, averaging 25-30°C (77-86°F). The rainy season is May to October, with occasional hurricanes between June and November. The island enjoys plenty of sunshine and is prone to occasional short-lived showers.
Top three activities
1. Take a bomba dance lesson
2. Kayak through a bioluminescent bay
3. Learn to cook mofongo
Top five dishes to try
1. Mofongo – deep-fried mashed plantains
2. Lechón asado – roast suckling pig
3. Arroz con gandules – rice with pigeon peas
4. Asopao de pollo – chicken noodle soup
5. Alcapurrias – stuffed fried fritters
Top places to visit in Puerto Rico
Old San Juan
Unesco-listed for its twisting cobblestone streets, grand pastel colonial architecture & Spanish military forts dating to the 16th and 17th centuries, Old San Juan is like travelling back in time. Be sure to stop by the imposing El Morro citadel, the neoclassical San Juan Cathedral and the grand Fortaleza palace.
Mosquito Bay
Of Puerto Rico’s three bioluminescent bays, Mosquito Bay on Vieques Island is considered the brightest, thanks to its shallow depth, high temperature, low circulation and high nutrients. Kayaking, swimming or taking a boat trip across the glowing lagoon under a star-studded sky is nothing short of magical.
El Yunque National Forest
The only rainforest in the US National Forest System, El Yunque (named after the Taíno god, Yúcahu) boasts nearly 29,000 acres of lush mountainous terrain. The park is scattered with waterfalls, rivers, towering trees & bamboo groves, and crisscrossed with hiking trails opening up to spectacular ocean views.
Flamenco Beach
This mile-long horseshoe-shaped bay on Culebra Island regularly appears on ‘world’s best beaches’ lists. The arc of pristine white sand, backed by low scrub and trees, is named for the nearby lagoon, which attracts flamingos in winter. The crystalline turquoise water is ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
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