30 photos that will make you visit Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico. The name itself fills the senses with the cool breeze off the blue Atlantic waters and the refreshing sip of the Pine Colada on the taste buds! But, this gem of an island in the Caribbean is beyond just that.

With it’s incredible 500 year old History and Architecture, Beautiful beaches , mountains and Rainforest, Puerto Rican cuisine, Coffee and Wildlife, Puerto Rico is probably a bunch of destinations covered in one return flight.

We visited Puerto Rico recently during the Christmas holidays and what we experienced is just amazing. There are many great destinations in the world but the way Puerto Rico absorbs you in it’s beauty and the humbleness of it’s people, is nothing short of extra ordinary.

If you ask me, Puerto Rico should definitely be on every traveller’s bucket list. Sharing some pictures we clicked during our trip which will make you hop on the next plane to this beautiful island!

1. Take a walk through the colorful streets of Old San Juan

Calle de Tetuan

2. Click a picture at the most instagrammable street

Calle de Fortaleza

3. Absorb the aroma of Puerto Rican coffee

Cafe Cuatro Sombras

4. Head to the Plaza for people watching and listen to local tunes

Plaza de la monjas

5.  Strike a pose at the iconic Puerto Rican flag door

51 Calle San Jose

6. Wish for a miracle at the historic chapel

Capilla del Cristo

7. Explore the history of San Juan 

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

8. Enjoy the beautiful Sight of El Morro from Castillo San Cristóbal

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

9. Feel the cool Atlantic breeze

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

10. Take a walk through the historic Old San Juan cemetery

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

11. Admire the beautiful masonry fort walls

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

12. Enjoy Pina Colada at its birthplace

Barrachina, Calle de Fortaleza

13. Smell the rum at Casa Bacardi

Casa Bacardi

14. Marvel at the world’s second largest radio telescope

Arecibo Observatory

15. Hike up to Cueva Ventana for a breathtaking view

Cueva Ventana

16. Enjoy a Pina Colada at the picture perfect Mar Chiquita beach

Playa Mar Chiquita

17. Stretch your legs and relax at the Coco Beach resort

The Resort at Coco Beach

18. Take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean

The Resort at Coco Beach

19. Click a post card picture

The Resort at Coco Beach

20. Get lost in the beauty of the El Yunque rainforest

Mt Britton Trail

21. Hike to the El Yunque peak and get mesmerized by the panoramic view

El Yunque summit

22. Swim in the calm turquoise water of Luquillo Beach

Luquillo Beach

23. Buy an authentic panama hat in old San Juan

Calle de Fortaleza

24. Bask in the morning sun at the beach

Sun Bay Beach, Vieques

25. Slow down and take a walk along the coconut palm trees

Sun bay beach, Vieques

26. Hang out with the wild horses of Vieques

Isla de Vieques

27. Spend a romantic day swaying to the gentle Caribbean wind

Balneario Sun Bay,Vieques

28. Hike to the beach through the woods

Dirt road leading to Playa Negra

29. Dig your feet in the soft glimmering black sand

Playa Negra

30. Visit bioluminescent Bay and Drink your night away in Vieques

Esperanza,Vieques

Visit the below links to know more about how to plan your trip and suggestions on local cuisine you can explore.

  1. Hola PuertoRico
  2. Taste of San Juan