Things to do in Puerto Rico

Places to visit in Puerto Rico

• Things to do in Culebra beach, nature, relax
• Things to do in Ponce culture, beach, food
• Things to do in Rincon beach, relax, adventure
• Things to do in San Juan city, beach, culture
• Things to do in Vieques beach, nature, relax

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?

It depends on the city and how you travel. Open any destination below and set your dates, budget and home airport to get an estimated total for flights, stays and day-to-day spending, rather than a generic average.

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.
• Ponce: Plaza Las Delicias stroll Ponce's gorgeous central square with fountains, cathedral, and Parque de Bombas is free to explore any time.
• 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.
• San Juan: Walk the Old San Juan city walls Miles of 400-year-old fortification walls offer sweeping sea views and cost absolutely nothing.
• Vieques: Wild Horse Spotting Hundreds of free-roaming horses wander beaches and roads throughout the island, a surreal and totally free wildlife encounter.