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Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend

Posted by Janelle Nanos on April 28, 2009
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La Vida Dulce en Puerto Rico

The allure of discount airfare, coupled with a reunion with high school friends, means I’m heading out this weekend on a jaunt to Puerto Rico, and I’m of course ready and willing to hear your tips. I’m looking forward to visiting the UNESCO site of Old San Juan, but am sure that you have suggestions for great restaurants, beaches, drives, and sites. I’m taking suggestions, and tour guides are always welcome. As always, I’m looking forward to hearing your advice!

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  1. Kiki
    April 28, 2009, 1:22 pm

    I don’t know if you ever watched Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (I sure did), but a lot of the club scenes were filmed at this place:
    Rumba
    152 Calle San Sebastián
    San Juan
    Puerto Rico
    Tel: 787 725 4407
    I went there when I was in San Juan a few years ago and had a great time. A lot of great salsa dancers having fun.

  2. Robert
    April 28, 2009, 1:59 pm

    http://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/pages/biobay.html
    Must do, the top bay in the world for this.
    Richie’s Bar & Restaurant Great views of the coast and El Yunque Rain forest

  3. Melissa Kuehnle
    April 28, 2009, 2:30 pm

    I have been to Puerto Rico a handful of times and I have family there. My three choices for places to hit are: Old San Juan (which you are doing), El Morro (an old fortress) and El Yunque (a very cool rain forest).

  4. Christian
    April 28, 2009, 2:36 pm

    If you’re a meat eater, Guavate for the roast pig sounds exceptional:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/dining/04lech.html
    Also, El Yunque rainforest is spectacular. Much prettier than I’d thought, and a wonderful quiet alternative to the beaches.
    http://www.elyunque.com/about.html
    If you’re up for surfing, I hear Rincon has an great break.
    -Christian

  5. patrick
    April 30, 2009, 2:09 pm

    You must drink the coffee. Best coffee in the world bar none. As Christian said, El Yunque is spectacular.

  6. PR #1 Fan
    May 17, 2009, 3:47 pm

    Go kayaking at the bioluminescent area in Fajardo. This is a night adventure, but the most memorable you will have. You kayak through mangroves and then to an area that you can swim in bioluminescent waters.

  7. Cere
    May 21, 2009, 10:15 pm

    I’ve been in Puerto Rico only once in my life but the treat we received at the courtyard by Marriot on Isla Verde beach was great, I will be back anytime. http://www.club.royal-holiday.com/index.php?fuseaction=home.resort&id=120

  8. cissp questions
    September 27, 2009, 11:46 pm

    hi
    u must drink the coffee. Best coffee in the world bar none. As Christian said, El Yunque is spectacular.

  9. Düğün Fotoğrafçısı
    February 28, 2011, 4:39 am

    have been to Puerto Rico a handful of times and I have family there. My three choices for places to hit are: Old San Juan (which you are doing), El Morro (an old fortress) and El Yunque (a very cool rain forest).