The hustle and bustle of San Juan might be among the most familiar sights of Puerto Rico, but the island also offers a multitude of diverse activities, from scuba diving and snorkeling, to coffee tours, to whale-watching, and much more.
The Tapas Bar at Casa Islena, Rincon, was awarded the Best Food and Beverage Award from the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. The environmentally conscious restaurant uses organic ingredients when possible, filters water rather than buying bottled water, and makes sure that seafood has been sustainably harvested.
The La Guancha boardwalk in Ponce Porta is a popular destination adjacent to Ponce Bay.
The Plaza Ponce in the historical region of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second-largest city.
The Parque de Bombas, in Ponce, is one of Puerto Rico’s most visited landmarks. A former fire station, the building is a museum honoring Ponce’s firemen.
Located on the northeast end of Puerto Rico, the Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn offers a great panoramic view of the ocean and coastline.
Vieques Island, off the east coast of Puerto Rico, prides itself on being environmentally friendly. It is home to Bioluminescent Bay, populated by micro-organisms that glow in the water, and the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge.
The Crow’s Nest Inn on Vieques, one of the many small inns on the island, where there are no chain hotels.
The Puerto Rican coffee industry boasts $50 million in annual sales, and tourists can experience the process in a number of haciendas on the island, which offer glimpses into the planting, harvesting, and roasting of coffee.
The LeLoLai Festival consists of six weekly folkloric music shows, displaying Puerto Rican musical roots, from bomba and plena to salsa.
Some of the best surfing in the region can be found on the beaches of Rincon. Because of its clear water, Puerto Rico is a haven for scuba-diving enthusiasts.
