Top Puerto Rico Art & Culture

Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodriguez, author of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate.’ During the course of your day, the knowledgeable author helps you discover the area’s key historic sites and gain new insight into Puerto Rican culture. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many stories of the people who helped to define this unique neighborhood. Your walking trip’s length is flexible based on your needs, and also includes bottled water.

Enjoy a new perspective on Old San Juan—and soak up Caribbean breezes and sunset views—aboard this evening boat tour. Following pickup at select local hotels, hop aboard the boat and find a comfortable seat on the deck. Then, spy highlights like Paseo De La Princesa, La Fortaleza, the San Juan City Walls, and more, all while the sun goes down. Light refreshments and alcoholic drinks are available on board.

Explore the historic area of Old San Juan on a small-group walking tour. Step back in time, over 500 years, and learn about the island of Puerto Rico from your guide. As you walk, pass by important landmarks while your guide regales you with history and tidbits about the local culture.

Combine a trip to El Yunque with some beach time at Luquillo with this group tour. You'll start in El Yunque, where you'll take a walk out through the forest and get the chance to swim in crystalline rivers. You'll then continue to Luquillo, where you can slide down a natural waterslide at Las Paylas and spend time at the local beach before returning to San Juan.

Discover the culture, lifestyle, and street art of Puerto Rico on this small-group guided tour. After a city tour in Old San Juan, with a stop at all the main sites, head to the coastal town of Loiza, known for its African culture. End the tour in San Juan's Santurce neighborhood, and learn more about street art during a walking tour of the murals and graffiti in the area.

Zoom through the forest canopy on safe, secured ziplines during this 2-hour activity outside San Juan. With an experienced guide in the lead, zip from platform to platform in the forest, stopping for incredible views along the way. No experience necessary, all equipment provided.

Navigate rugged terrain and take in the scenery of Puerto Rico on a thrilling ATV tour outside of San Juan. Head to the Hacienda Campo Rico in Carolina and get your single-rider ATV to begin your adventure. Join and small group and follow your guide along rough trails and enjoy views of mountains, mangroves, lagoons, and more.

Get a taste of island life during this full-day catamaran cruise where you get to explore the tropical isle of Icacos and the area’s fantastic marine life, then stroll the deserted beaches of a protected island for some shell hunting and sunbathing. Along the way enjoy a lunch, with included bottled water, sodas & tropical drink pouches.

Explore the underwater world of Puerto Rico on a guided snorkeling adventure. Receive a lesson from a professional diver and enjoy a hassle-free outing with all the equipment you need. Then swim through the tropical waters off Guaynabo and see brilliantly-colored tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. Afterward, revisit your experience with a GoPro video of your snorkeling excursion included in the tour price.

Part of the Cordillera Keys Nature Reserve, Icacos Island (Cayo Icacos) lies about half an hour from Fajardo. Enjoy its golden sands and rich coral reef on this snorkeling tour, with all equipment provided, even clip-on flotation devices, plus guides to help identify the tropical species that you see. After snorkeling, enjoy a deli-style buffet lunch and open bar, with soft drinks, water and Puerto Rican rum.

Experience the stunning El Yunque Rainforest, just outside of San Juan, during this exciting small-group excursion. Spend the day exploring the rain forest, stopping at watering holes and natural rock slides to swim, free dive, and cliff jump. At the end of the tour, tuck into a delicious lunch of Puerto Rican food at a local restaurant.

Live out your island castaway fantasies aboard a luxury catamaran as you visit the deserted tropical island of Cayo Icacos from San Juan on this half-day sailing cruise. Sail into the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, admiring views of the El Yunque mountains in the distance, before arriving at the nature preserve of Icacos for a leisurely day of swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and rum cocktails.

Ride through a private ranch on the back of a 4x4 vehicle on this adventure from San Juan. With a guide in the lead, you'll feel safe and comfortable navigating over rough terrain. Get views of mountains, coastal plains, limestone formations, and mangrove forests in the Puerto Rican countryside, taking small breaks to listen to your guide's narrative. Finish up at a hilltop bar for a mojito (own expense).

Explore Old San Juan at the most magical time of day during a sunset walking tour around the historic centre of Old San Juan. Exploring on foot means you’ll notice architectural details that you might otherwise miss if you were traveling in a traditional tour vehicle, while guide commentary brings the town to life with stories you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook.

Learn about the essential Puerto Rican art of Salsa dancing during this 1-hour class in San Juan. Suitable for both beginners and those who are looking to polish their skills, this class will let you understand the musical and rhythmic soul of Puerto Rican culture.

Toast the historic legacy of Puerto Rico’s rum industry and Bacardí, its most famous brand, during this 45-minute exploration of Casa Bacardí. Discover the origins of this rum-making powerhouse and its transformation from fledgling distillery into a globally-renowned rum brand. During your visit you’ll also enjoy a welcome rum cocktail and have time to shop for souvenirs at the on-site gift shop. A guide, all entrance fees, a souvenir Bacardí cup and welcome cocktail are included.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure during a zipline adventure at JungleQui Zipline Park at El Yunque National Forest. Skip waiting in line on the day with your pre-booked admission ticket, which covers 11 different ziplines and one rappelling route, for ultimate thrills and panoramic views of Puerto Rico’s lush jungles.

Wander the historic streets of Old San Juan with a guide, and see the history of the island come to life through stories and anecdotes. The walking tour showcases the history of the cobbled Old San Juan streets, which date back as far as the 1800s, and covers key landmarks like the UNESCO-listed San Felipe del Morro Fortress and the Capitol of Puerto Rico building.

See brilliant marine life and vibrant coral reefs on a guided snorkeling adventure in Culebra. After boarding your vessel at Conquistador Resort, head to Carlos Rosario nature reserve and explore a sprawling reef that is home to yellowtail snapper, eagle rays, and more. Continue to Cayo Luis Peña and relax on a beautiful beach, enjoy a light lunch included in the tour price, and dive back in for more snorkeling.

Enjoy the beauty of El Yunque Rainforest, without a strenuous hike or having to enter the national park, on this casual day trip from San Juan. After a moderate hike, enjoy a swim in the calm waters of La Barrigona. Afterwards, enjoy the beauty of a waterfall, or slide down the natural waterslide. The tour ends with two hours at Luquillo Beach before returning to San Juan.

See the city lights of Puerto Rico on this night kayak excursion on the Condado Lagoon. You’ll be in a clear bottom kayak equipped with LED lights, which you’ll turn on when the sun goes down. You can also paint your face and body with glow in the dark paint, so you’ll light up when the sun goes down, too. Have a blast seeing Puerto Rico in a whole new way.

We will discover the history of Old San Juan and its many wonders including but not limited to the outside of the Castillo San Felipe de Morro, Cuartél de Ballajá, and Iglesia de San Jose among others places. One photo is powerful enough to remind you of a very special moment in your life, and my goal is to bring you a very unique experience by combining a history walking tour with amazing pictures along the way of must-see attractions, charming neighborhoods, iconic architectural landmarks while we have fun visiting different historical places.

El Yunque National Park is Puerto Rico’s largest nature reserve and as difficult to explore independently as any other tropical rain forest. Discover it in a small group with a guide on this fun forest hike to two different waterfalls, one with a rope swing and free diving, the second with a natural rock waterslide and a cliff jump. Learn about the park’s history, wildlife and trees as you hike.

Whether you're changing hotels or arriving at the airport, embarking on a cruise ship or switching to a new vacation rental, skip the taxi hassles when you prebook this private transfer service within San Juan and Carolina. Your personal chauffeur will collect you from your door (or right outside the baggage reclaim) in a sanitized vehicle then transport you non-stop to your next destination: opt for 1-way or round-trip options.