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Things to do in Puerto Rico

5 destinations in Puerto Rico, when to visit each, and what a trip actually costs.

Places to visit in Puerto Rico

Best time to visit Puerto Rico

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Culebra
The cheapest time to fly to Puerto Rico and connect to Culebra is September through mid-November (hurricane shoulder season), when flights from major hubs can be 30-40% cheaper than the December-April peak. Tuesdays and Wednesdays consistently offer the lowest fares on all connecting routes.
Ponce
Late April through June and mid-September through early November are the cheapest windows to fly, with fares running 20-35% lower than the peak December-March winter season. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) shaves an additional 10-15% off typical fares.
Rincon
The cheapest flights to Rincon land in late April through June and September through early November, when you can save 30-45% versus the peak winter surf season (December-March) and spring break. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday versus Friday or Sunday typically shaves another $40-80 off round-trip fares.
San Juan
The cheapest months to fly to San Juan are late April through early June and September through mid-November, when fares can run 30-45% lower than the peak December-March winter season. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) in the shoulder season can push round-trip fares from major Northeast hubs as low as $120-180.
Vieques
The cheapest flights into San Juan and the lowest guesthouse rates on Vieques occur from late August through mid-November (hurricane shoulder season), with airfare 25-40% lower than the peak December-April winter season; mid-week Tuesday/Wednesday flights consistently undercut weekend prices by 10-20%.

Is Puerto Rico expensive?

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Culebra
About $48 a day on a shoestring, about $270 comfortably.
Ponce
About $70 a day on a shoestring, about $265 comfortably.
Rincon
About $73 a day on a shoestring, about $300 comfortably.
San Juan
About $60 a day on a shoestring, about $255 comfortably.
Vieques
About $75 a day on a shoestring, about $305 comfortably.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Free things to do in Puerto Rico

  • Culebra: Hike to Flamenco Beach Lookout A short trail behind the beach delivers sweeping panoramic views of the bay and surrounding cays.
  • Culebra: Sunset at Melones Beach Walk-in snorkeling and one of the island's best sunset vantage points, just a short walk from town.
  • Ponce: Plaza Las Delicias stroll Ponce's gorgeous central square with fountains, cathedral, and Parque de Bombas is free to explore any time.
  • Ponce: Catedral Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Step inside this centuries-old cathedral on the main plaza for stunning colonial architecture and a moment of calm.
  • Rincon: Sunset watching at El Faro Park Rincon's sunsets are legendary and the lighthouse bluff is the prime free vantage point with a festive local crowd.
  • Rincon: Surfing or surf-watching at Indicators Beach Even non-surfers love watching pros shred the reef break; bring a chair and a cold beer from a nearby colmado.

Cheap eats in Puerto Rico

  • El Batey in Culebra, Mofongo with grilled chicken or seafood Plates $10-16
  • Dinghy Dock Restaurant in Culebra, Fish tacos and cold Medallas at the waterfront Plates $10-18
  • Kioscos de La Guancha in Ponce, Mofongo relleno de camarones or empanadillas with cold Medalla Plates $5-10
  • El Bohío in Ponce, Lechón asado with rice, beans, and tostones Plates $7-12
  • Tamboo Tavern in Rincon, Fish tacos and cold Medalla beer Plates $8-14
  • Panaderia La Sevillana in Rincon, Mallorca bread sandwich and café con leche Plates $3-7

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