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Getting Around Vieques
It’s a very good idea to rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle here. Just make sure to reserve early; 4x4’s are often booked many weeks in advance. Be aware: driving on Vieques can be a harrowing affair, as the island’s roads are narrow and usually unli...
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Getting to Vieques
The island is a 40-minute flight from San Juan, and a 20-minute flight from Fajardo, on Vieques Air Link (888/901-9247 or 747/741-8331; vieques-island.com). A cheaper option is to take a ferry from the port in Fajardo. The trip takes roughly an ho...
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Taxis in San Juan
To get to outlying neighborhoods, catch a taxi from the front of any hotel, or from the stand at the southeastern edge of Old Town, diagonally across from the Chateau Cervantes. Drivers usually speak fairly good English, and fares from one neighbo...
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Getting around Old San Juan
This area’s steep hills mean it’s best explored on foot. There’s also a free trolley that traverses the walled city, which stops in a number of designated places (easily identified by the trolley sign); you can also flag it down and board at any p...
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Getting to Puerto Rico by air
San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport—the Caribbean’s main hub—is serviced by numerous daily nonstop flights from major U.S. cities. Since Puerto Rico is a United States commonwealth, U.S. travelers don’t need a passport to enter.
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When to go to Puerto Rico
Time your visit to a shoulder season—between mid-April and early June, or mid-November to mid-December—and you’ll find not only ideal weather, but lower prices and fewer crowds.
Rent a car before traveling to Vieques, Puerto Rico
Public transportation and taxis are scarce in Vieques, make sure to book a car early--agencies can run out.
Best way to see Vieques' Bioluminescent Bay
Opt for a kayak through the bioluminescent bay in lieu of the touristy boat trips.
Day trip to Ponce, Puerto Rico
Make a trip to Puerto Rico's second-largest city, Ponce. The lovely historic quarter, with its Spanish-colonial and Art Deco buildings, is worth exploring for a day.
Where to stay in Rincon, Puerto Rico
With four breezy rooms (dark woods, rattan, white linens) and the elaborate breakfasts Lisa cooks up every morning for guests, the Tres Sirenas Beach Inn is both stylish and laid-back. If you're traveling with a group, consider renting out the ent...
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Seeing the Bioluminescent Bays in Puerto Rico
Dozens of motorboats at La Parguera waterfront take passengers out to see the eerie natural wonder that is the bioluminescent bay--for just $5.
When to visit Puerto Rico
Coastal Puerto Rico is warm and humid throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from the low 70’s to the high 80’s. Hurricanes occasionally make landfall from June to September. Temperatures are significantly cooler inland, especially in the ...
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