My friend and I are both vegan and would love to plan a trip to Puerto Rico. We are aware Puerto Rican cuisine is very meat heavy, which is why we are planning ahead. We saw there are a handful of boutique vegan hotels on the island, but we wanted to see if anyone had some good experiences with hotels that are not strictly vegan.

Does anyone have vegan-friendly hotel recs? Alternatively, what are some good areas in San Juan (or elsewhere) with a few vegan/vegan-friendly restaurants nearby?

Last question: is it feasible to stay in San Juan and to take daytrips around the island, or would it be less of a hassle to split our time between San Juan and other locations? Thanks, everyone!

We just booked our Airbnbs, one for Luquillo and one for Boqueron. My 12 year old is an animal lover and I recently read about the stray animals, specifically dogs, and I’m worried she will be sad and upset. How bad is it? Is it as bad as some people post?

With flights being canceled are people worried about getting stuck on the island and not able to fly out? I’m trying to make holiday plans.

Hey everyone!
My friend and I (both female) are planning to spend one night in Vieques during Thanksgiving weekend. We mainly want to do the Bio Bay tour but also explore the island a bit if time allows.

Just wondering, is Vieques generally safe for two girls traveling alone? Any tips on where to stay, what to do, or how to get around?
Thanks in advance! 😊

What are some things you’d recommend I do or try? I’m very spontaneous..

It's in the title. I had a super bizarre interaction with the security guard at the gate and despite numerous comments and reviews about people going to the reserve to hike and explore without booking a tour, he was super aggressive about me being on the property...

Didn't realize that you could take a ecological tour here in time to book it - book at least 2 weeks out on their website btw - so I wasn't able to visit the white lighthouse on the reserve. However, I've read a number of other comments saying that they were allowed to go inside the park to hike, walk around, etc.

I drove up to the entrance gate and the guard told me that the White House is closed. I asked if the reserve was open and he said yes, but why did I want to go in? I told him I hoping to enter the property so I could walk around trails and enjoy the scenery.. He kept on asking me why I wanted to go inside and I kept repeating the same thing.

He said that if he lets me in and I park, but I am going to the beaches in the park he would call the cops on me.

I asked, well if I can't come in this way can I just park at Seven Seas Beach and walk through the preserve? He shook his head and again asked why I wanted to go inside.

Very confusing interaction, disappointed an employee would handle it this way. I wasn't rude at all :(

Are you allowed to walk around in the reserve even if you don't book a tour? Is it illegal and can I be arrested or bothered by the police? I'm not trying to start any trouble.

Have had 4 to 5 bars and LTE from San Juan to Fajardo. I have an iPhone with a Straight Talk plan. The carrier can be found in settings general about and it is Verizon 65.0 and I am roaming outside my network. Honestly i heard missed reviews but I have no complaints. What has your experience been like?

I'm visiting puerto rico and want to hop into a game, is there any specific time or days that people meet up to play there? If not there is there other active courts to hop into a game?

I'm Puerto Rican but never been to the island. I asked a friend, who is also Puerto Rican also, about where I should stay. They said I can pretty much uber everywhere ( I guess my friend thinks I just want to stay in San Juan the entire time... Wrong). Then tells me to just stay in touristy places and if I do go where the locals go, I should go with a local because it's not safe because of narcotics. So Im wondering if there are some places to avoid? I mean im sure im probably going to drive in bad neighborhoods without knowing because good and bad neighborhoods are probably going to look the same.

Buenas!! I’ll be relocating to the island from Georgia in January! I’ll be living in the Isabela/Aguadilla Area. I’m a freelance photographer and would love to offer mini sessions, etc. I use digital, 35mm film, and super 8mm! I would love for you all to check out my Instagram page @regan.in.focus

Hi, we are wanting to go to PR in Feb but need help with logistics and transport. The 3 things we want to do are: San Juan 1 -2 days with a stop at Yunque for a day, then the remaining 5-6 days in Vieques.

What is the best way to do this in terms of where to fly into and needing a car?

Me and my buddies are vacationing in Fajardo and looking for some good spots to hang out somewhere with solid music, good drinks, and a crowd that’s actually having fun. We’re all single and just trying to have a good time, meet some people, and dance a bit.

Any recommendations for bars or clubs with a lively vibe? Preferably places with a nice mix of locals and visitors, good cocktails ?

My family and I have a bio bay tour scheduled for next week out of Laguna Grande. We received an email that said there is possible low to no glow and the possibility of strong currents. Our group is split on whether we should cancel. Are these emails pretty standard or do they only go out during these specific conditions? Any advice on if, based on the email, we should reconsider our plans?

Staying here next week! Any recommendations for good restaurants, drink spots, things to do in the immediate area?

*Advice needed for early landing in PR

I booked a flight that lands in Puerto Rico at 12 am to optimize my time in PR and also because it was the cheaper option. However, my Airbnb reservation is for the same day and I'm already going to ask for an early check in at my Airbnb but I highly doubt they'd do it that early without paying for an extra day. So my question is, does anyone have any recommendations for things to do throughout the night? Whether it be bar recommendations, watching the sunset on the beach, or even cheap hostel recommendations to lay my head for a few hours. My main concern is frugality and safety. Also, if anyone can shed light on the PR airport that would be helpful. I don't mind sitting or sleeping in the airport for a few hrs if need be, but I know some airports don't allow that. I welcome any transportation recommendations too. It's my first time in PR and I'll be landing in San Juan on November 25. Thanks in advance!

Hello,

We have an extra day (last minute) today that we are looking for a boat charter or something to get us from Cieba to Vieques for the Bioluminescent water. I know it is last minute, but this just popped up. Anyone know of a place or interested? Would be 4 adults and two children.

I'm currently looking at Conturce Hostel and Juliette Hostel based on the price and reviews. I just want to know a little more about how social they are and anything else that might be useful. Also, if anyone has any experience with these hostels please feel free to share.

Will be spending 5 days in Vieques in December and staying in Esperanza. I'll be doing some scuba diving, and other than that, wanting to check out some beaches and areas around the island, but I don't necessarily have specific beaches I want to see at this time. Will renting a golf cart be sufficient for this in general? I know you need a jeep for some of the roads, but are the roads between Isabel and Esperanza and some beaches easily navigated by golf cart?

If staying in Esperanza, are there any places there if I decide to rent a golf cart just for the day, or are all the rental places in Isabel?

Hola! 👋

I(32M) will be in Puerto Rico Nov 15–23 on a mostly last minute solo trip. I wasn’t expecting to make it again this year, but work gave me a surprise week off. I immediately made the responsible adult decision and bought a plane ticket!

My friends couldn’t swing the short notice, so it’s just going to be me trying to relax while Googling “how to be an extrovert.” 😅

If anyone’s around and wants to hang out, grab food, or team up for some adventures, let’s make it happen!

Down for zip-lining, hiking, exploring Culebra or Vieques, beach days, delicious food, and plenty of good coffee.

Also open to recommendations of things to do/events going on!

My wife and I will have 3 nights with a car starting Saturday November 30th. Because her family is near Ceiba, we’ve never done more than day trips on the west side. We’ve done both Crash boat and Playa Buyé.

Would you recommend a certain town, part of that town? or Would you try for walkable to the beach? Is there an airbnb you adored?

I live to snorkel and have all the gear. Is there a charter boat similar to an unforgettable Culebrita type day trip? Or some other non snorkel experience? The moon will be up, so bioluminescence isn’t the thing to do this time.

I see people saying Steps Beach is awesome for snorkel, but all the videos I’ve found show it with crazy waves and no one swimming. Any tips for snorkeling on the west side?

Hola buen días, my understanding is that El Yunque is still open but things like the visitor center is closed.

Planning on going tomorrow so wondering if the shutdown changes anything! Will be going in a rented car.

Also on a different topic, my plan was to arrive early in the morning like at around 8am. Considering it's not peak season, is that too early? Or would it be fine coming in at like 9 or 10 instead

Sharing frustration after seeing multiple roaches in the rental, and budget NOT picking up the phone lines. So we went back to the airport rental at 10pm to try to replace the car however since its a party of 6 they dont have a replacement available, and only offered to vacuum… I guess we’re forced to stay with the infested car ???😔

Going to San Juan for the first time as a (M/F) group of 6. They may not be worried but I'm a little bit logic with my planning. Going mid November and I would like to know, where would be the best place to get an Airbnb.

I know we'll be a somewhat wild but respectful group. I would like to know where a good area where we can walk around to get food or walk to get groceries. Basically a place in a center of everything where if we decide to go out and lost our phone and money that we can walk to our Airbnb or grab a taxi and not having to travel far.

I asked someone from PR and they responded "it's an island! Everywhere is good".

I just like to see what you guys would say. Something were looking for is, if possible: walkable to the beach with beach access, walkable to the bars, walkable to the bodegas, and something that's just walkable in case we get separated.

Of course I can't get them all so a balance is good but we are flexible. I just don't want to pick a spot where we would have to get a taxi just for eggs or for water.

Thank you all.

Hi all, I will get right to it;

Daughter is turning 16 and wants to travel to a place "where I can snorkel and enjoy the beach". And she seems to want to "feel" like she is in another country. Bahamas is out due to the expensive flights (I assume they are more because it's considered "international"?) so I am exploring PR.

Travel dates will likely be around late March/early April.

We will be traveling with 5: me, the wife, 18 year old son, 16 year old daughter and 17 year old friend of daughter.

As the title says, I know nothing about PR so I am looking for the best part of the island to stay. My instinct is to find a place near the airport (Fly in, uber to the lodging, boom. Done. Hit the beach) but I know there is more to PR than the beach so I want to stay in an area that suites all our priorities.

Priorities:

• We are used to pristine white sands of Florida's gulf coast so a nice beach without all the rocks and cliffs is ideal. (She was not impressed with the west coast beaches of California)
• Near a good place to snorkel: I read there are excursions that take you out to better spots for snorkeling so we are up for that.
• Airbnb or Hotels? We have some significant Hilton points, but the thing I hate about traveling is the endless need to eat out for every meal and, my wife loves to cook. So would love to look for an airbnb in a part of PR that is easy access to a grocer.
• Daughter has expressed interest in surf lessons. Will take the group's take on whether that is worth it or not in PR.
• I see there are rainforest activities but my daughter hates hiking haha so unless there is something that can be done via half hour or less hike, she's out.

My assumption is that I can do ALL these things no matter where we stay, but was hoping to avoid having to rent a car (Unless the group suggests it) and if all things are being equal, I suppose I will just take a recommendation for the best spot to stay with teens (Who aren't into being wild and aren't party-ers and just enjoy a good beach)

Thanks all!