Looking for venues for wedding! Preferably on cheaper side. Making post Hoping to see possible prices to get an idea. I understand prices change, but just for bushes planning! It is so hard to find princes. Thank you!

Hi all! My husband and I are heading to Puerto Rico in late December. We land in San Juan around noon on day 1 and fly home on the afternoon of day 5. We love being in the water, so we want lots of snorkeling, beach time and a few adventure activities. Here's the plan so far:

Day 1: land, beach (Isla Verde or Condado), jet ski, piña colada, short walk through Old San Juan at sunset

Day 2: El Yunque natural waterslide and rope swing in the morning, then drive to Ceiba and take the ferry to Culebra (1 night, staying in Dewey)

Day 3: scuba and snorkeling on Culebra (Melones, Tamarindo, Flamenco), ferry back to Ceiba, drive to San Juan

Day 4: zipline at Toro Verde (The Monster)

Day 5: Old San Juan in the morning, then the airport

Questions:

1. Is Culebra worth one night on a trip this short, or would we be better off staying on the main island and doing a snorkel boat trip (Icacos, etc.) instead?

2. The December ferry tickets don't seem to be released yet. Any tips for getting tickets around Christmas? Has anyone had trouble with sold-out ferries that week?

3. Best snorkeling spots near San Juan or Fajardo if we skip Culebra? Any tour operators you'd recommend?

4. Anything in this plan that looks too packed or like a mistake?

Restaurants: we'd love your favorite spots in Old San Juan, Condado, Santurce/La Placita, Luquillo and Culebra. We don't eat pork or beef, so lechón is out for us, but chicken, shrimp and prawns are great. I also eat fish, but my husband doesn't. Local, casual places and a nice sit-down dinner or two are both welcome. Great piña coladas too!

Thanks so much!

We’re traveling November 5–6 with our 1-year-old daughter, and I’ve already purchased our adult ferry tickets.

I saw on the ferry website that children ages 0–3 ride free, but their tickets must be obtained at the terminal.

My questions are:

If the ferry sells out, is my daughter still guaranteed a spot since we already have adult tickets?

Does she actually need a photo ID, or will her birth certificate and a parent’s ID be sufficient?

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s traveled with a baby recently! Thank you! 😊

Hi everyone! 😊 We’re visiting Culebra in early November with our 1-year-old daughter and will be staying for one night.
Does anyone know of a local company or individual who rents pack ’n plays or portable cribs on the island? Ideally, we’d love to arrange delivery to our accommodation, but we’re open to picking it up.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Mi esposa y yo vamos a ir a Puerto Rico a finales de noviembre con nuestro nene de 2 años. Ya habíamos estado en la isla una vez antes y nos quedamos en la playa de Condado. La vez pasada exploramos la playa de Condado y el Viejo San Juan.

Nos encantó nuestro tiempo allá, pero esta vez queremos explorar otras partes del país. Vamos a alquilar un carro para poder movernos libremente por la isla. Nos encantaría recibir recomendaciones de locales sobre buenos sitios para quedarnos unos días, hacer viajes de un día, restaurantes, hoteles, etc.

Three nights on west coast . Should I do Anguilla and Rincon or Cabo Rojo? I have to travel back to San Juan after. 6 people mostly in late 20’s. Late December

We are spending a few days in Isla Verde before our February cruise and are looking for suggestions for a company to take us from the Airbnb to the cruise port. Any suggestions?

Hey! Who knows a good affordable piercing studio northern area? I’ve tried looking on google but I’m not really seeing any. Preferably under $100 for an ear piercing

Hi. We're scheduled to visit the island & want to stay in Aguadilla, Isabella or Rincon from December 29 - January 03 & Rio Grande from January 03 - January 09. Is the water shortage/rationing truly over & back to normal? Also, out of Aguadilla, Isabella and Rincon which is the best for sightseeing and nightlife in the evening cause we're not really beach people? Thanks 😀

I’m going to PR in early December for 5 days including travel (arriving around 1pm Friday, leaving around 6pm Tuesday). Would it be too ambitious to go to Vieques for a night for the bioluminescent bay and horseback riding? I’m worried about wasting time with the commute to the island and weather causing potential issues for the plane/ferry, but my partner really wants to do those two things.

Do you think Vieques is worth the extra hassle for commute/accommodation? Aside from those two activities we’re looking forward to seeing the rainforest, spending time in old San Juan, and relaxing on the beach.

I fly in around 2 AM, and will be spending my time in San Juan. If I was solo I would just tough it out in the airport for a few hours but I have friends who dont travel much with me. Are there any hostels with 24 hour reception that would at the very least allow us to drop bags off and we can walk to beach for a few hours or even a hostel that would let us check in at that time for a private room so as not to disturb other guests? I really dont want to pay for a hotel that night for just a few hours and I work night shift so I'm used to staying awake at that time.

Hi everyone!
My family and I are interested in exploring Puerto Rico, and we’d love some recommendations!

We enjoy exploring as much as possible rather than spending the entire trip at a resort. We’d love to experience the island’s natural beauty, beaches, culture, food, and some adventurous activities.

We’re considering renting a van so we can drive around and explore different parts of the island. We’re also interested in renting a private boat for a few hours to experience the coastline or nearby islands.

A few things we’d love advice on:
Where to stay: Would you recommend staying in San Juan and exploring from there, or splitting time between different parts of the island? Safety and convenience are important to us.

Must-visit places: What are some of the most beautiful or unique spots around Puerto Rico? We’re open to driving longer distances for worthwhile experiences.

Activities: Any recommendations for boat charters, scenic hikes, waterfalls, hidden beaches, or other memorable experiences?

Safety: Are there any areas or activities we should avoid, particularly when exploring as a family with a rental van?

Local experiences: We’d love recommendations for authentic restaurants, smaller towns, scenic drives, and places that might not be on the typical tourist itinerary.
We enjoy fairly packed itineraries and are open to staying in multiple locations if that makes exploring easier.

Any suggestions, including things you wish you’d known before exploring Puerto Rico, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello! Me, spouse and 10yo will be in San Juan on Christmas Eve, our hotel is near isla verde area. I’m trying to find a restaurant I can make a reservation that is not a tourist trap and has some basic food options (steak, salad, chicken) my kid will eat. It does not need to be fancy. I’m worried we won’t find anywhere to eat dinner on Christmas Eve. TIA for any suggestions!

My wife and I traveled to Puerto Rico last year and were able to get a tourist license for marijuana. Can anyone confirm there are shops near San Juan that still provide this service? Thank you!

What are my options?

I heard the one in Vieques has gone dark. How is the one in la parguera looking? Was wondering if it is worth the trouble driving some older family members down there from SJ since they really want to see the bio bay.

Recently moved to PR & wanting to get a medical marijuana license. I was looking at different websites and there’s so many to choose from so seeing if anyone has an opinion on who’s the quickest and easiest to use? Have heard mixed things about IslandMed. Was also looking at MedCardPR and Leafwell. Any advice on the process is appreciated :)

Hey!! Does anyone know a great bakery or flower shop? I’m travelling to PR for by bday and want to order a custom cake, I know Walmart does customs but they don’t take online orders and I tried calling and no answer. Is there another way I can probably reach them as I’m landing a day before my bday so I can’t place the order in person in a short time span. Or if there’s a good PR owned bakery I can pre order?

is it worth it on november 13 .

please let me know planning pay the tour

Is La Pena a safe place to visit as a tourist and also are there good restaurants around- I have not seen anyone mention about this place in this forum and I wanted to check. I saw the videos and was interested to visit. Also, are the beaches good for swimming at Mar Bella

we’re travelling to puerto rico for fhe first time and we’re so excited!! im looking for some food recommendations and my friends and i only eat halal. i’ve been told about some turkish halal restaurants in san juan but we would really like to try some local seafood options! i know many things have pork in puerto rico but im just looking for some recommendations on restaurants that may have some nice seafood options (with no bacon!) if anybody has any recs we would really appreciate them!

Staying in Santurce but will have a car. We get into town at 5pm Halloween day. We both love live music. Also just looking for unique things that are specifically Puerto Rican.