Jennifer & James
Things To Do / Cosas Para Hacer
Welcome to Puerto Rico
If you're interested in exploring additional activities, dining options, or attractions, we've provided a curated list from our wedding planner. We eagerly anticipate your presence at our wedding and look forward to enjoying the island together! (Click view to access document)
La Factoría
This is our favorite bar in Old San Juan. It is a speakeasy bar that has three bars accessible during the daytime. After 10 or 11 p.m., three additional bars become available to enter.
El Batey Bar
Grungy vibes and excellent drinks!
Casa BACARDÍ
Take a tour at Casa BACARDÍ, other experiences include a mixology class or a tasting experience.
Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana
Local rum company, we had a great rum tasting experience.
Sea Turtle Snorkeling Adventure
You have a few options for exploring the waters. You can snorkel at Playa Escambrón in Old San Juan without needing a boat. Alternatively, you can take a catamaran trip to Culebra or Vieques.
Piñones
A road through the coast near Isla Verde, this community is comprised mostly of businesses selling frituras (fritters), as well as chicken and pork skewers (pinchos), fresh seafood, and fruit frappes.
El Yunque National Forest
Make a stop at El Yunque National Forest and take a hike through the rainforest, which is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Be sure to bring a raincoat in case it rains. Additionally, avoid entering rivers if it has been raining in the mountains due to the risk of flash floods, and always follow safety guidelines.
Hacienda Carabalí
Here you can go horseback riding in the mountains or on the beach, or ride an ATV.
Bahía Bioluminiscente
There are three bioluminescent bays (Fajardo, Vieques, and Lajas) in Puerto Rico that you could visit. Explore these bays through a kayak adventure at night.
La Placita de Santurce
If you are interested in nightlife activities, visit La Placita in Santurce or Calle San Sebastian in Old San Juan after 10 PM.
Panadería España
Visit a local panadería for breakfast.
Tanama River Adventures
Enjoy some river caving adventures. There are more than one touring company that gives this experience in Utuado. I did this in 2016, using Caribe Adventures Puerto Rico. Other websites have options to provide transportation from Dorado (closer to San Juan) https://www.viator.com/tours/San-Juan/Tanama-Waterfalls-River-Tubing-Adventure/d903-57869P10#:~:text=Pickup%20point,will%20be%20at%208:00am
Guavate
The “Ruta del Lechón” is in a mountain area called Guavate in the town of Cayey. The road includes multiple business called “lechoneras”. Weekends are great day to visit this zone to taste some suckling pig on the stick. Some businesses will have live music and good local ambience. We visited El Rancho Original, had some pork and drank some Maví (a tree bark-based beverage grown, and widely consumed, in the Caribbean).
Faro Los Morrillos
Faro is spanish for lighthouse. Visit the southwest of Puerto Rico, Cabo Rojo is famous for their salt flats, the lighthouse, their clear water beaches, and the region of Boquerón. We hiked the Faro los Morillos Trail, and stayed at Boquerón on one of our trips. On our way out we stopped at Yauco (town known for their coffee plantations) and had brunch at Dolche Salao.
DISTRITO T-Mobile
A place to find things to eat and drink, shop or other entertainment.
For other ideas check the Discover Puerto Rico website
You can select various options on their website, including different adventures and regions on the island. Also, check out Airbnb experiences; we found the sea turtle snorkeling adventure listed there.