A local host's map to authentic LGBTQ+ life in Puerto Rico's rainbow capital
After twelve years of hosting conscious travelers in my Miramar home, I've learned something crucial: the best queer travel guides aren't written by tourists passing through—they're whispered between friends over morning coffee, shared during late-night kitchen conversations, and earned through years of showing up.
This isn't your sanitized, corporate Pride guide. This is the real San Juan—the one where we live, love, organize, and occasionally lose our minds dancing until sunrise. ¡Wepa! (Translation: an enthusiastic exclamation of joy, roughly equivalent to "Hell yes!" but with more Caribbean soul.)
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September 13 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
There are few experiences that remind us why we fell in love with travel in the first place. Vieques' bioluminescent bay—one of only three in the world—is precisely that sort of magic. After years of hosting discerning guests who've returned with tales of paddling through liquid starlight, we present a curated collection of the island's most reputable tour operators.
All information courtesy Kelly of SeaGate Hotel on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
As someone who's built a life around authentic hospitality and community connection here at my private suite in Miramar, I've learned that Pride can be just as meaningful—if not more so—when experienced with clarity and intention. My little hospitality offering in Santurce (San Juan) has hosted countless guests over the years, and I've discovered that the most memorable Pride experiences often happen in the quiet moments between the spectacle.
Living a sober lifestyle in Puerto Rico isn't just possible—it's incredible! The island offers a vibrant tapestry of recovery resources, supportive communities, and wellness activities that foster both sobriety and connection. For LGBTQ+ individuals seeking recovery and community, Puerto Rico provides unique opportunities to heal, grow, and thrive in a beautiful tropical setting
