Puerto Rico at Its Rustic Best
Puerto Rico is home to lavish resorts, tourist-driven cities and top-class amenities. But there is another side of the island that exudes a humble, countryside charm. If you're willing to explore, you'll soon discover there is much more to this destination than its monuments, casinos and beaches.
A Weekend in Culebra
A short plane-ride (or longer ferry-ride) away from mainland Puerto Rico, the island of Culebra is a lost-in-time retreat which has a special appeal to those who can forego the fancy resort-life in exchange for a more rustic experience. This three-day itinerary will help you get acquainted with Puerto Rico's unpolished jewel.
A short plane-ride (or longer ferry-ride) away from mainland Puerto Rico, the island of Culebra is a lost-in-time retreat which has a special appeal to those who can forego the fancy resort-life in exchange for a more rustic experience. This three-day itinerary will help you get acquainted with Puerto Rico's unpolished jewel.
Puerto Rico's Panaderías
Puerto Rico's panaderías, or bakeries, are far more than a place to get cakes and pastries in Puerto Rico. A panadería can be anything from a hole in the wall that sells bread and basic groceries to a full-blown restaurant and mini-mart. It’s a good way to experience a slice of daily life (and local bread), no matter what part of the island you’re visiting.
Puerto Rico's panaderías, or bakeries, are far more than a place to get cakes and pastries in Puerto Rico. A panadería can be anything from a hole in the wall that sells bread and basic groceries to a full-blown restaurant and mini-mart. It’s a good way to experience a slice of daily life (and local bread), no matter what part of the island you’re visiting.
Pinones
You don't have to go far out of San Juan to experience Puerto Rico at its greasiest, crispiest best. Just get in a car or taxi, head out to Piñones, and pick your favorite seaside shacks, stall, or small restaurant.
You don't have to go far out of San Juan to experience Puerto Rico at its greasiest, crispiest best. Just get in a car or taxi, head out to Piñones, and pick your favorite seaside shacks, stall, or small restaurant.
Públicos: Rustic Road Trips Around Puerto Rico
Públicos are passenger vans that travel to the far reaches of Puerto Rico and also operate in Vieques and Culebra. Cheap and accessible, they make for a truly 'Rican travel experience ... if you have the time to enjoy it.
Públicos are passenger vans that travel to the far reaches of Puerto Rico and also operate in Vieques and Culebra. Cheap and accessible, they make for a truly 'Rican travel experience ... if you have the time to enjoy it.
Fiestas Patronales
From San Juan to San German, Puerto Rico's big and small towns hold an annual festival to honor their patron saint. These Fiestas Patronales are weeklong celebrations that take place throughout the year. Click here to learn more.
From San Juan to San German, Puerto Rico's big and small towns hold an annual festival to honor their patron saint. These Fiestas Patronales are weeklong celebrations that take place throughout the year. Click here to learn more.
Acampa Tours
Acampa specializes in taking visitors into the interior of Puerto Rico and exploring its natural beauty. Explore caves, rainforests, islands, underground rivers, and even an old plantation.
Acampa specializes in taking visitors into the interior of Puerto Rico and exploring its natural beauty. Explore caves, rainforests, islands, underground rivers, and even an old plantation.