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Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend

Janelle Nanos

on April 28, 2009 12:30 PM | Comments (8)

The allure of discount airfare, coupled with a reunion with high school friends, means I'm heading out this weekend on a jaunt to Puerto Rico, and I'm of course ready and willing to hear your tips. I'm looking forward to visiting the UNESCO site of Old San Juan, but am sure that you have suggestions for great restaurants, beaches, drives, and sites. I'm taking suggestions, and tour guides are always welcome. As always, I'm looking forward to hearing your advice!

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8 Comments

Kiki said:

I don't know if you ever watched Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (I sure did), but a lot of the club scenes were filmed at this place:

Rumba
152 Calle San Sebastián
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Tel: 787 725 4407

I went there when I was in San Juan a few years ago and had a great time. A lot of great salsa dancers having fun.

April 28, 2009 1:22 PM

Robert said:

http://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/pages/biobay.html
Must do, the top bay in the world for this.

Richie's Bar & Restaurant Great views of the coast and El Yunque Rain forest

April 28, 2009 1:59 PM

Melissa Kuehnle said:

I have been to Puerto Rico a handful of times and I have family there. My three choices for places to hit are: Old San Juan (which you are doing), El Morro (an old fortress) and El Yunque (a very cool rain forest).

April 28, 2009 2:30 PM

Christian said:

If you're a meat eater, Guavate for the roast pig sounds exceptional:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/dining/04lech.html

Also, El Yunque rainforest is spectacular. Much prettier than I'd thought, and a wonderful quiet alternative to the beaches.

http://www.elyunque.com/about.html

If you're up for surfing, I hear Rincon has an great break.

-Christian

April 28, 2009 2:36 PM

patrick said:

You must drink the coffee. Best coffee in the world bar none. As Christian said, El Yunque is spectacular.

April 30, 2009 2:09 PM

PR #1 Fan said:

Go kayaking at the bioluminescent area in Fajardo. This is a night adventure, but the most memorable you will have. You kayak through mangroves and then to an area that you can swim in bioluminescent waters.

May 17, 2009 3:47 PM

Cere said:

I've been in Puerto Rico only once in my life but the treat we received at the courtyard by Marriot on Isla Verde beach was great, I will be back anytime. http://www.club.royal-holiday.com/index.php?fuseaction=home.resort&id=120

May 21, 2009 10:15 PM

cissp questions said:

hi
u must drink the coffee. Best coffee in the world bar none. As Christian said, El Yunque is spectacular.

September 27, 2009 11:46 PM

Cere on Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend: I've been in Puerto Rico only once in my life but the treat we received at the courtyard by Marriot
PR #1 Fan on Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend: Go kayaking at the bioluminescent area in Fajardo. This is a night adventure, but the most memorabl
patrick on Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend: You must drink the coffee. Best coffee in the world bar none. As Christian said, El Yunque is spec
Christian on Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend: If you're a meat eater, Guavate for the roast pig sounds exceptional: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/0
Melissa Kuehnle on Plan My Trip: Puerto Rico This Weekend: I have been to Puerto Rico a handful of times and I have family there. My three choices for places t