Adventures for Families: Ten Reasons to Vacation in Puerto Rico

June 1, 2015

Ten Reasons to Vacation in Puerto Rico

My family vacationed in Puerto Rico several years and loved it. (Read about our trip here.) We are an active family, and we found plenty to do during our 8 day stay.

Kayak and snorkel trip

There's even more to love about Puerto Rico now, and here's why you should go.

1. It's exotic but easy. No passport needed, no international phone calls or data roaming charges, no international calls, no currency exchange or foreign transaction fees

2. Old San Juan is a UNESCO World Heritage site with lots of history and charm, and interesting architecture. And there are two cool forts to explore: El Morro and San Cristóbal.

El Morro

Old San Juan

3.The food is great, and foodies will especially enjoy the Saborea culinary festival in April. Rum lovers can visit the Bacardi factory, or attend the Taste of Rum festival in February.

4. It has the world’s longest single line zip line at Taro Verde Eco Park.

Taro Verde zipline

5. There are 5 bioluminescent bays in the world and Puerto RIco has 3 of them. Our night kayak tour was one of our most memorable activities, ever.

6. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in US, with 40 species of plants and trees. You might even get to spot the rare Puerto Rican parrot, there are only 30 left in the wild.

Rainforest nature trail

7 The up and coming Santurce neighborhood is drawing crowds to see its vibrant street art. They host an art festival in August.

One of many street murals

8. Camuy River Cave Park is the third largest underground cave system in the world.

9. It has award-winning beaches, some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, including Flamenco and Palomino Island. (The latter is a private island available to Las Casitas Village and El Conquistador Resort guests. Read my trip review here.) Surfers should head to Sandy Beach in Rincon.

Flamenco Beach

10. There are great luxury resorts, including the Ritz Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach and St. Regis Bahia Beach. And when I book your stay you get the following exclusive Virtuoso amenities: