Discover where to go, how to plan, what to eat, where to stay,
and how to fully experience Puerto Rico with confidence.
Puerto Rico Complete is an independent, always-updated guide to visiting, relocating to, and investing in Puerto Rico – covering where to go, how to plan your trip, what to eat, and where to stay, along with the island’s rainforest, glowing bays, five centuries of history, and pristine beaches. U.S. citizens need no passport, use U.S. dollars, and keep U.S. mail and cell service – while stepping into a Spanish-speaking Caribbean culture. From San Juan’s high-rises to the coffee hills of Jayuya, every town has its own fiestas patronales, food, and character.
Located in the Caribbean, part of the U.S., and Boricua at heart, La Isla del Encanto is only 100 miles by 35 miles, yet offers a lot of island for its small size, including experiences you can’t find anywhere else in the U.S. From a tropical rainforest and desert-dry forest to karst caves and bioluminescent bays. Puerto Rico’s 300+ miles of coastline fit inside an island roughly the size of Connecticut, making it truly special.
Marvel at Vieques’s Mosquito Bay which glows brighter than any bioluminescent bay on Earth – best on a dark, moonless night.
Hike through El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. forest system, featuring waterfalls and trails, and free to enter.
Walk down the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, established in 1521, to experience history, culture and colonial color.
Visit the El Morro and the San Cristóbal forts, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and learn about the more than 500 years of history on the island.
Take a plane or ferry to the islands of Vieques or Culebra and you’ll find wild horses, empty sand, and Flamenco Beach, along with a slower island rhythm.
Indulge in the cuisine of Puerto Rico, cocina criollo, which is rooted in the Taíno people, and features Spanish and African influences – mofongo, lechon, and more.
Move to the music, which is pure Boricua – bomba and plena, salsa and reggaetón.
Visit coffee haciendas and rum producers for tours and tastings
Participate in patron-saint festivals, and the longest Christmas season.