A chinchorreo is a Puerto Rican bar-crawl tradition: groups hop between roadside or beachside kiosks called chinchorros, sampling local beers, piña coladas, and fried snacks like empanadillas, tostones, and lechón (roasted suckling pig) at each stop. Four popular routes to try are the Guavate Route in Cayey, the Southern Route along the Caribbean coast, the Northern Route from Rincón to Isabela, and the Mountain Route through Naranjito, Comerío, and Ciales.
The Guavate Route (Cayey)
The Guavate Route (Cayey)Known as the pork highway, most of the stops are along Highway 184. Here you’ll find traditional dishes like roasted suckling pig and arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas). Start your day at Lechonera El Cuñao.
The Southern Route (Patillas to Muanabo)
The Southern Route (Patillas to Muanabo)With kiosks dotted along the southern coast from Patillas to Muanabo, this route comes with expansive views of the Caribbean at each stop, including some beaches for cooling off along the way. Make Agua Salada Bar & Tapas your last stop for the sunset.
The Northern Route (Rincón to Isabela)
The Northern Route (Rincón to Isabela)This route is ideal if you are staying on the northwest part of the island, and includes highlights like the Playa Montones area in Isabela. Begin or end your route at Tamboo Rincon.
The Mountain Route (Naranjito, Comerío, Ciales)
The Mountain Route (Naranjito, Comerío, Ciales)While this route is not along a coast, it takes you through the highest mountains on the island and is filled with spectacular views. This route is home to the traditional longaniza sausage. Be sure to stop at El Rancho de Nando for spectacular food.