Things to do in Puerto Rico & other things to ponder
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San Juan's shopping scene rewards those who wander off the souvenir conveyor belt. From minimalist jewelry studios to zero-waste refilleries and pop-up designer markets, these are the places where locals actually spend their money — and where your gifts will have actual stories behind them.
After twelve years of hosting travelers during the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián—and spending most of those years navigating the festival with increasing levels of sobriety myself—I've learned something crucial: you don't need a liter of rum to enjoy Puerto Rico's answer to Mardi Gras. You just need better strategy than the tourists (queer, straight, or otherwise undecided) stumbling down Calle San Sebastián at 2 AM looking for a bathroom that isn't being actively cleaned by an attendant who's clearly seen too much.
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
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Puerto Rico is much more than sparkling beaches around every turn. There's really something for every kind of traveler to enjoy—even if spending a lazy day under the sun isn't your cup of tea. Old San Juan, castillos, Fortaleza Street (otherwise known as "Restaurant Row" to the locals), ziplining, rainforests—the list of travel-worthy experiences goes on. Ahead, 23 photos of Puerto Rico's most beautiful sites to kick off your trip planning.
