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About four years ago, I had the chance of a lifetime to go on a cruise with my son. We went along with my aunt, uncle and cousin. Jacob was 5 at the time. One of our stops on the journey was San Juan, in Puerto Rico. We were only there for a few hours, but I saw enough to know that I want to go back for a longer vacation!
Exploring Puerto Rico for an Afternoon
We had arranged a tour on a bus for most of our time in San Juan, but had a good two hours or so before that started to explore on our own. Puerto Rico has so many cool places to visit. We spent most of our free time in the old fort right there in the middle of San Juan. It was such a neat experience! Jacob loved hamming it up next to all the artifacts.
I have to admit, though, I was too scared to climb to the top! My uncle took Jake and my cousin up the steps to get a great view. We also did a little shopping before our tour. I love the tourist shops, they have some great inexpensive souveniers.
5 More Ways to Have a 5-Star Vacation in Puerto Rico
Live your own 5-star vacation story in Puerto Rico. There are so many fun things to do there! Take a look at 5 things I would absolutely love to do next time I visit.
- Ride a Kayak through the bioluminescent bay and feel like I’m floating on the stars.
- Take a Ferry to Caja de Muertos Island (Coffin Island). Aside from the super cool name, I’d love to relax on the white sand beaches!
- Explore museums like the Castillo Serrallés. I’ve always loved checking out other cultures.
- Sample some delicious Puerto Rican coffee, said to be some of the finest coffee in the world! You know how much I love coffee.
- See the only rainforest under the US National Park service:
With so many wonderful things to do in Puerto Rico, it’s easy to have a 5-Star vacation experience for the whole family. Plus, you don’t even need a passport to visit this exotic destination. No need to exchange money, either. Like SeePuertoRico.com on Facebook and Follow @PRTourismCo on Twitter to learn more!
What would you love to see in Puerto Rico?
I loved visiting Puerto Rico and would go back again in a heart beat. We visited a lot of the many forts they have there.
I have always wanted to go to Puerto Rico. It’s definitely on my bucket list.
I think Puerto Rico would be an amazing place to visit. I bet the kids would love it too.
I would love to go to Puerto Rico. I have a friend who lives there and I get so jealous when I see his pics on FB.. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. 🙂
I would love to go to Puerto Rico some time – it looks like a must amazing, beautiful place. x
Puerto Rico is such a beautiful place, glad you enjoyed your cruise.
Man O Man, do I want to go to Puerto Rico. It is a really nice place to get away to
My husband and I honeymoon in Dominican Republic and often said it reminded it so much of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a beautiful place – and an affordable option for tropical vacation, too!
My brother recently went to the Dominican Republic. He said it was really pretty there. He mostly stayed at the resort though.
That looks like an amazing trip and I would absolutely love to visit there one day. Maybe in a few years.
I’m dying to go to Puerto Rico since my husband’s family is from there. The photos are just so beautiful.
Thank you! I hope you get there one day soon!
I’d like to visit the historical sites as well. I also want to check out that rain forest!
The fort we went to was so cool. It’s like standing in a piece of history!
Your photos are great. We have never had the opportunity to visit Puerto Rico. But I have always want to take a vacation there with my hubby.
I had a friend in high school who was from Puerto Rico, i’ve always wanted to visit there. I’ve heard its really pretty. Thanks for sharing.
It’s gorgeous, and I only got to see a very small part of it. I would love to go back and explore more.
I definitely would love to go to Puerto Rico. How fun!
Puerto Rico looks beautiful. I would love to visit someday!
this is on my bucket list of places to visit for sure.
Never been to Puerto Rico before!! Definitely on my to do list!
I’d love to travel to Puerto Rico! So pretty 🙂
I think this is amazing to be able to go to Puerto Rico It’s a long way from Michigan that’s for sure. It would be nice to get away from our Michigan weather for a bit.
I hear you there! Although the Poconos weren’t quite as cold as you got it this year, I’m still ready for some warmer weather!
I would love to go to Puerto Rico! I’d be happy to see anything, but I’m definitely intrigued by the rainforest the most.
I would love to see the rainforest and the beaches. My husband and I also love exploring the different restaurants and food when we travel.
The rainforest would be so neat to see. I want to see all the tropical birds there!
This is on my bucket list! It looks so pretty!!
I would love to take a trip to Peurto Rico! A kayak trip through the bay sounds fabulous!
Doesn’t that sound so cool? I love the idea of glowing!
I would love to visit Puerto Rico one day. It’s time for me to create my vacation story 🙂
I think Puerto Rico is a great place. I would like to go there for vacation. It would be great fun.
I so want to visit Puerto Rico. Your pictures look lovely!
Thank you so much for sharing pictures. I really want to go to puerto rico now.
I want to see the beaches and the restaurants because I have heard that they have delicious food. I would love to walk around and see the scenery!
The scenery is gorgeous! I was so captivated by all the green.
Wow I didn’t realize you don’t need a passport or no need to exchange money, I just didn’t give it any thought! I’d love to go and do just about anything! wander, eat, sight see!