Puerto Rico: TRAVEL GUIDE

I went to Puerto Rico last week for my cousin’s Bachelorette party and MAN DID WE HAVE AN AWESOME TIME! I have not been to the island since hurricane Maria, and honestly did not know what to expect after all of the devastation and power outages. Puerto Rico is such a beautiful place filled with color, kind people, amazing food and gorgeous beaches. I have to say that the island is back in action, and can really use tourism to help rebuild the city + support the wonderful locals and hard working people. 

I wanted to share with you some of my favorite restaurants, dance spots, and activities so you have the full scoop when you are planning your visit. YOUR WELCOME ;) Here is a list of my personal favorites from experience:

WHERE TO STAY:

• El San Juan Hotel 
• Condado Vanderbilt Hotel 
• Serafina Beach Hotel 
• Air B&B in Old San Juan **We loved this apartment and location**

WHAT TO EAT:

• Breakfast at Café Manolín
• Breakfast or lunch - Mercado Market in Condado 
• Lunch or Dinner at AJ Del Pais *great local spot 
• Tacos at La Güerita-SO GOOOD!
• Dinner at CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez 
• Dinner at Santaella (make a reservation!) 

WHAT TO DO:

• La Placita (area to walk around, have drinks, great food) 
• La Factoria- my favorite dance spot and speak easy! 
• Visit the hanging umbrellas & take some pics- 154 Calle de San Sebastian 
• Check out the narrowest house in the world in Old San Juan 
• Visit the historical Fort- Castillo San Felipe del Morro
• Have a boozy afternoon at the Bacardi Factory 
• Take a boat ride on the Spread Eagle II 

TIPS:

• 75-100 SPF SUNCREEN!!! Girl its hot AF and you will get burnt 
• Pack lots of color- no black 
• Make sure to bring a hat as the sun is strong 
• Comfy shoes, avoid stilettos in Old San Juan (it’s all cobblestones)
• Pack a swell bottle or cool cup for your drinks & take it to the pool or beach 
• Bug wipes! 

I highly recommend you to visit PR! It is an easy flight from NYC and extremely affordable, you will not be disappointed. I am already planning my next visit back in a few months because I had such a great trip. There is so much to see, the city is filled with history and culture you need more then 4 days to experience it all.