Tanama River, Puerto Rico

National GeographicJul 9

The essential guide to visiting Puerto Rico

Centuries-old forts, lush rainforests, glowing bioluminescent bays, and a vibrant culinary scene reveal an island where history, nature, and culture converge.

go tubing and see Taino petroglyphs

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Distrito T-MobileSightsite of Spanish-language New Year's countdown
Carnaval PonceñoFestivalFebruary celebration with vejigante masks
Casa Museo del VejiganteMuseumlearn about and make vejigante masks
Royal IsabelaHotelworld-famous golf course
Para La NaturalezaPlacenonprofit managing public lands
Rio Camuy Cave ParkSightthird-largest cavern system in the world
Tanama RiverSightgo tubing and see Taino petroglyphs
Finca El GirasolSightsunflower farm in Guanica
Cathedral of San Juan BautistaMuseumsecond-oldest church in Western Hemisphere
Castillo San Felipe del MorroMuseumhistoric fort, good for kite flying
Castillo San CristóbalAttractionpart of San Juan National Historic Site
La Casita de RonesRestauranttaste Puerto Rican rums
El YunqueParkPuerto Rico’s tropical rainforest
El PortalSightvisitor's center with welcome video
La Coca FallsSightwaterfall guests pass on drive
Yokahú TowerViewpointlookout tower with ocean views
Paseo de La PrincesaTrailtree-lined walkway with bay views
Old San JuanNeighborhoodhistoric district, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fiestas de la Calle San SebastianFestival
Charco El HippieSight
Charco AzulSight
Las PaylasAttraction
Las TinajasAttraction
Jardín BotánicoPark
Longaniza TrailTrail
Lechón TrailTrail
Hacienda MuñozSight
Hacienda San PedroCafé
Mosquito BaySight
PGA TourPlace

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The essential guide to visiting Puerto Rico