San Juan isn't your grandma's Caribbean getaway. This electrifying capital of Puerto Rico throws shade on boring vacations.  Imagine cobblestone streets whispering secrets of conquistadors, then BAM! you're sipping a latte at a trendy cafe next door. Explore historic forts, crash on picture-perfect beaches, and lose yourself in the vibrant Caribbean soul.

History buff, beach bum, or adventurous foodie? San Juan's got your back (and your mojito).  This guide is your one-stop shop for everything San Juan: what to do, where to stay, and the top 5 tours that'll have you 'gramming like a pro.

Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan Calling: Your Guide to Beaches, Bites, and Buzzing Adventures

Explore Puerto Rico! The Land of Enchantment.
This island has so much to offer with amazing culture, food and stunning scenery! 

In this guide I include my top picks for accommodation, restaurants and activities to help you have to best vacation! 

The Perfect 5 Days in Puerto Rico  

Mike’s Birthday Trip 🏝️
Wednesday March 27th -
Sunday March 31, 2024

Puerto Rico 

Picture this: turquoise water lapping at silky sand, salsa music spilling out of colorful cafes, and rainforests teeming with life. That's Puerto Rico, also known as "Island of Enchantment" (and for good reason!). But here's the cool thing: it's not all just beaches (although they are seriously amazing).

This guide will be your partner in crime, showing you the best eats, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences this vibrant island has to offer.

Here's why you'll love Puerto Rico: it's got everything from salsa-dancing nights in Old San Juan to rainforest hikes and epic watersports. But the real magic lies with the Boricuas, the Puerto Rican people. They're known for their warmth, their love of life, and their ability to throw one heck of a party.

Puerto Rico Unbound: Explore the Enchanted Isle

Welcome to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷! There are so many amazing things to see, do and eat on the island, but here is a suggested itinerary if this is your first time visiting. 

Being married to a local, I am blessed to get to experience this place with him and I've learned what are things that might be super popular with tourist but is a total skip for locals.  

In this guide, I mixed both sides of the coin:

🏖️Beaches
🍖Food
🖼️Museums
📸Sightseeing spots
and more! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

I also go over accommodations options and how to get around the island. 🚗

This guide is starting from if you get in the morning, but this guide can be flexible so you pick-in-choose your trip. 


Vieques, Puerto Rico

Culebra, Puerto Rico

🏝️ First Time Itinerary🏝️ : Puerto Rico! 3-4 Days 

There’s something about Puerto Rico ❤️It’s  warm and alive, but also incredibly peaceful at the same time. The beaches are stunning, the kind of beauty that makes you forget everything else. But it’s more than that; the culture is so rich, and the people have this amazing way of making you feel like you belong, even if you’re just visiting.

The food is unforgettable—fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. And then there’s the music, the colors, and those little moments that make you pause and just feel. It’s the perfect place to recharge, explore, and soak up life in the best way 🇵🇷 

Bahía Bioluminiscente

Experience the magic of the bioluminescent bay! Get tickets for a kayak tour and get ready to see something out of a fairy tale. 

NOTE: find a moon phase calendar. The Bio bay is best experience during a "New Moon" phase.

Take a nighttime kayak tour through the mesmerizing Mosquito Bay in Vieques, where microscopic organisms illuminate the water, creating a magical, otherworldly glow.

Start time: 9 PM

Duration: 2 hours 

Travel: Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes from San Juan to Fajardo Bioluminescence Bay

Further from San Juan you can take a kayak tour at this amazing natural phenomenon! 

Bahía Bioluminiscente

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