By Melissa
Introduction
Puerto Rico is the perfect tropical travel destination for all types of travelers, including family travel. This is the reason... Read more
Day 1
The first day is best spent getting acclimated to your accommodation and enjoying the beach! After checking in to where... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
After settling in, choose one of the many beaches around San Juan to relax, soak up the sun, and dig... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
After spending the afternoon at the beach, head downtown to enjoy a Puerto Rican styled dinner and some time strolling... Read more
Day 2
Spend day two enjoying some family fun destinations, including the Children's Museum for educational exhibits and go-karts and the Caguas... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
The Caguas Botanical Gardens are a 60 acre garden with several smaller gardens and the ruins of a 19th-century sugar... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
After visiting the Caguas Botanical Gardens, take the 30-minute drive to Museo del Nino located in Carolina. The Museum is... Read more
Day 3
El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the US National Park system. The El Yunque National Forest... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 1
Spend the morning hiking the many trails of El Yunque Rain Forest. There are plenty of easy/moderate trails in the... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 2
The Carabali Rainforest Park is located at the foot of El Yunque Rain Forest. It is a family-owned ranch that... Read more
Day 4
Old San Juan is undoubtedly one of the highlights and a must-do on every trip to the area! It is... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 1
Castillo San Cristobal is a historic Spanish oceanfront fort built in 1783 to help protect Old San Juan. Today, you... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 2
Stroll Paseo de la Princesa, a promenade from the docks to the famous RaÃces Fountain. Along the way, you are... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 3
You won't want to miss this stop! This was perhaps one of the best stops along the way. It is... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 4
Be sure to visit Fortaleza Street, home to the mansion of Puerto Rico's governor. Above the street, you will find... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 5
Castillo San Felipe del Morro is another historic fort located in Old San Juan. The large lawn here is well... Read more
Day 5
Arecibo is located about an hour outside of San Juan, but is well worth the drive! It is home to... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 1
The Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park is home to an 1898 lighthouse and many different family-friendly attractions for kids to... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 2
Cueva del Indio is a prehistoric rock art site that is now open to the public. The entrance to the... Read more
Day 6
Take a day trip from Fajardo to one of the world's top-rated beaches. Flamenco Beach has been named one of... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 1
Spend the day experiencing one of the world's top beaches. Combine your trip to Flamenco Beach with a snorkeling day... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 2
On your return to San Juan (assuming this is where you chose to stay), stop at Plaza del Sol in... Read more
Day 7
Depending on when your flight leaves, spend the day enjoying more of Puerto Rico's nature and beaches! What better way... Read more
Day 7 - Stop 1
Bosque de Pinones, or mangrove forest, is a combination of a wooded trail and open boardwalk along the ocean. This... Read more
Day 7 - Stop 2
Balneario de Carolina is an oceanfront beach park that offers beach access as well as different activities, such as beach... Read more
Conclusion
Puerto Rico is a great family-friendly destination full of culture, history, and fun! There is something for everyone! Still looking... Read more