By Melissa
Introduction
Puerto Rico is the perfect tropical travel destination for everyone. This is the reason why...
DAY 1
The first day is best spent getting acclimated to your accommodation and enjoying the beach...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
After settling in, choose one of the many beaches around San Juan to relax, soak...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
After spending the afternoon at the beach, head downtown to enjoy a Puerto Rican styled...
DAY 2
Spend day two enjoying some family fun destinations, including the Children's Museum for educational exhibits...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
The Caguas Botanical Gardens are a 60 acre garden with several smaller gardens and the...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
After visiting the Caguas Botanical Gardens, take the 30-minute drive to Museo del Nino located...
DAY 3
El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the US National Park system...
DAY 3 - STOP 1
Spend the morning hiking the many trails of El Yunque Rain Forest. There are plenty...
DAY 3 - STOP 2
The Carabali Rainforest Park is located at the foot of El Yunque Rain Forest. It...
DAY 4
Old San Juan is undoubtedly one of the highlights and a must-do on every trip...
DAY 4 - STOP 1
Castillo San Cristobal is a historic Spanish oceanfront fort built in 1783 to help protect...
DAY 4 - STOP 2
Stroll Paseo de la Princesa, a promenade from the docks to the famous RaĆces Fountain...
DAY 4 - STOP 3
You won't want to miss this stop! This was perhaps one of the best stops...
DAY 4 - STOP 4
Be sure to visit Fortaleza Street, home to the mansion of Puerto Rico's governor. Above...
DAY 4 - STOP 5
Castillo San Felipe del Morro is another historic fort located in Old San Juan. The...
DAY 5
Arecibo is located about an hour outside of San Juan, but is well worth the...
DAY 5 - STOP 1
The Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park is home to an 1898 lighthouse and many different...
DAY 5 - STOP 2
Cueva del Indio is a prehistoric rock art site that is now open to the...
DAY 6
Take a day trip from Fajardo to one of the world's top-rated beaches. Flamenco Beach...
DAY 6 - STOP 1
Spend the day experiencing one of the world's top beaches. Combine your trip to Flamenco...
DAY 6 - STOP 2
On your return to San Juan (assuming this is where you chose to stay), stop...
DAY 7
Depending on when your flight leaves, spend the day enjoying more of Puerto Rico's nature...
DAY 7 - STOP 1
Bosque de Pinones, or mangrove forest, is a combination of a wooded trail and open...
DAY 7 - STOP 2
Balneario de Carolina is an oceanfront beach park that offers beach access as well as...
Conclusion
Puerto Rico is a great family-friendly destination full of culture, history, and fun! There is...
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