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Real PR Travel (San Juan)

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215 reviews

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Michael S

Washington DC, DC3 contributions

Company cancelled at time of tour

The tour company cancelled when my tour was supposed to begin. I had booked a private tour with this company through Viator. I had confirmed the tour days before as well as on the day off with the manager. The time of my tour was 10:00; at 9:45 in that morning I had messaged the manager that we were running a few minutes late from breakfast. She was surprised I had messaged her and not the tour guide herself whom I had not heard from yet. At 10:00 after waiting in the lobby, I called the manager, and she informed me that my guide was sick with the flu and there were no other guides available. While I understand people can be sick, this was far too late for me to make other arrangements on my last full day in Puerto Rico, therefore even though I had received a full refund, it entirely ruined the last day of my trip and therefore their failure to communicate and ability to provide a service resolution is unacceptable.

Review of: El Yunque Natural Slide and Luquillo Beach-Private Tour of Eastern Puerto Rico,

Written November 27, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Sir, I’m sorry that unfortunately your tour had to be cancelled. And to be honest. Tours, hotels, flights and etc are always a subject for cancellations due unforeseen circumstances. But leaving a 1 star review, for a cancellation with a full refund is quite unreasonable.

Written November 28, 2022

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Monte_Loca

6 contributions

Amazing tour!!

Nov 2022 • Family

We loved the tour and our awesome tour guide Sarah!! She was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs since we have 2 young children!! She had a lot of patience with us and allowed us to enjoy the tour at our own pace!! She was very helpful in knowing a lot of the history about the places she took us to!! We really enjoyed the food at Karlas BBQ it was really delicious!! Thank you Sarah for giving us an amazing tour!! Real PR tours we will be back for another amazing tour!!

Review of: Cave, Waterfall and Beach Combo-Private Full-Day Nature Lovers

Written November 22, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Hi Monte, We’re so glad that you and your family had an amazing tour with our guide Sarah. Your photos are soooo great. we truly look forward to seeing you guys in the future.

Written November 24, 2022

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Haiser1

Carteret, NJ8 contributions

Food tour gets you insight into Puerto Rican food culture

We originally booked a different tour but the weather made the outing too
Dangerous and was cancelled. We discussed the situation and decided to change it to this food tour.
We had a awesome time. The initial stop had crispy Lechon. So good. Then a stop at a farmers market . It was small due to the rainy weather but still interesting.
We wrapped up with a “cooking lesson”. We stopped at a roadside restaurant. Across the way the restaurant was packed, ours empty. It was ok, the food was fine including mofongo but he didn’t speak English so not much of a lesson.
Overall we enjoyed the tour. Our guide Luis was friendly and responsive to our questions and needs.
Would do again just for the Lechon!

Review of: Roast Pork Hwy & Loiza Food Tasting with Fritter Making

Written November 18, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

We’re super happy that you guys enjoyed this tour alternative and that you loved our traditional Puerto Rican cuisines. We look forward to seeing you guys in the future.

Written November 28, 2022

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ashana f

4 contributions

Superb

Nov 2022 • Family

We did several tours with this company and we enjoyed every tour. Our guide Luis was very patient and never seemed bothered by our screaming infant. The fact that the tours are private was a big plus. I will be back for me in the future

Review of: El Yunque Natural Slide and Luquillo Beach-Private Tour of Eastern Puerto Rico,

Written November 12, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Ashana, we’re so happy that you’re family enjoyed your vacation with us. We love helping families create unforgettable memories.

Written December 3, 2022

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Black B

1 contribution

Heritage food & Dance

Oct 2022 • Couples

Wonderful Experience, We had an awesome tour & tour guide. Will definitely do this tour again. Loved it

Review of: Afro-Puerto Rican Historical Food and Dance Tour-Baila Conmigo: Private

Written October 22, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Thank you so much for joining us on this amazing cultural tour and hope to have you experience some of our other tours on your next visit.

Written December 3, 2022

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Ibisoke

1 contribution

Great Excursion

Sep 2022

Our group of 3 took this tour with Fabian. Our experience was amazing! Fabian was friendly and informative, not to mention a really good dj! When you’re spending your day with someone you want to feel comfortable and at ease. Fabian provided so much information and willing answered all our questions. Truly a great experience!

Review of: Cave, Waterfall and Beach Combo-Private Full-Day Nature Lovers

Written October 4, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Hi hun!!! We’re so happy to hear that you truly enjoyed your day with Fabian!! And have a unforgettable day. We look forward to doing another tour with you on your next visit

Written December 3, 2022

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Venessa Andrews

3 contributions

Best experience ever!

Sep 2022 • Friends

This was the best excursion I’ve been on! starting off with our private tour guide Luis he was amazing very friendly and engaging. Luis made sure we were taking care of from having the car at the right temperature to ensuring at each stop on our tour was magical! Our Bomba teacher Yuma was beautiful inside and out, she immediately made us feel comfortable and really explained in detail the history of Bomba along with teaching us some great dance moves! I will come back to visit PR and tell all my friends to join a PR travel tour their hospitality was above superb!

Review of: Afro-Puerto Rican Historical Food and Dance Tour-Baila Conmigo: Private

Written September 20, 2022

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Eleni M

1 contribution

Must do

Sep 2022 • Family

My mom and I did this tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide Luis was amazing he took us to an amazing waterfall and beautiful caves and also took beautiful pictures. I recommend this to all. Would definitely do it again.

Review of: Cave, Waterfall and Beach Combo-Private Full-Day Nature Lovers

Written September 15, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Hiii Hun, we.re so glad that you and your mother enjoyed this tour with Luis and got a see a more local side of our beautiful island. Look forward to see you guys again in the future.

Written October 18, 2022

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RickyWilliam

4 contributions

The best experience ever!!

Sep 2022 • Couples

We had a really cool day with Fabian. Very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He made sure we spent enough time at each location that he showed us and asked us if we wanted to move on to the next part of the trip. He was very open minded. His vehicle was super clean and comfortable above all. I recommend again and if I return to Puerto Rico in the future I would choose him again

Review of: Cave, Waterfall and Beach Combo-Private Full-Day Nature Lovers

Written September 8, 2022

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RealPRToursCeo1

Thank you so much for booking with us… and this amazing review!! We look forwarded to seeing you guys again

Written October 11, 2022

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Natalya

Wesley Chapel, FL1 contribution

Don’t waste your money

Sep 2022 • Friends

I had high expectations for this tour being this is my first time visiting Puerto Rico. I was very disappointed with the transportation. Our party was 3, along with 2 tour guides so 3 of us in the back of the car was a small Toyota Corolla. To be driven for hours to these destinations and be soo uncomfortable sitting in the back seat with no space to move around was and is unacceptable.
We all signed a waiver for safety but there was no safety equipment no helmet or life jackets to go in the river, It was more of at your own risk which is not professional or safe. Water was high and murky.
Our guides weren’t familiar with a lot of the questions we had and there was minimal information provided about the sites we visited. For the amount of money paid $150 per person this wasn’t worth the money. You can just Uber yourself around and use Google maps be a cheaper way to do these sites.
I reached out with my concerns, Tanya the manager refunded $99.99 for the uncomfortable ride and said she can’t please every person, and the Viator keeps 25%, which is my last concern. Not very customer friendly for being in this industry.
I hope this review helps others. Thank you.

Review of: Cave, Waterfall and Beach Combo-Private Full-Day Nature Lovers

Written September 5, 2022

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Tanya O

Hi Natalia, since you copy and pasted the email that you sent us and only posted a portion of my response, I will also copy and paste my professional response to you, as well the threatening message, of give us a poor review, bc we didnt refund that amount of money that YOU feel that you deserve. Customers can read our 190 5 star reviews mostly on this tour and can tell that is solely your personal opinion, I mean even YOUR husband had a great time…… Anywho, here is what I responded to this email:
Good morning Natalya,
My name is Tanya and I’m a manager her at Real PR Travel. I thank you for reaching out to us with your concerns regarding your experience with our guides. I first want to apologize for the uncomfortable ride in the car of our guide. I wasn’t aware that that our GM had scheduled a training on a tour that already had 3 people. As a family/friends style company, we do all of our private tours in our personal vehicles but no other guide should of went on the tour with your group and for that we take full responsibility. However, regarding the safety of the river crossing after speaking to my guide I was informed that he explained that that part of the tour is “optional” and offered to have one of the guides stay with you but that someone in your party had convinced you to join them in crossing the river which at moment, it does become at your own risk, as the option to not participate was given. Based on the reviews on TripAdvisor many of our guests enjoy the adventure side of this tour as some people seek a more physical experience than others which is why we make that portion “optional.” Regarding the knowledge of our guides, we truly strive to provide our guides with as much knowledge regarding our destinations as possible and the truth is, we learned new things about our Island everyday. Even myslef, I have been in this industry 6 yrs now and still learn things about our island and culture, sometimes we don’t have the exact answer that you may be looking for, but we’re always willing to learn with you. So at this moment we will be returning $100 of your money for the uncomfortable car ride.
We apologize for the inconvenience once again.
The Real PR Travel Group

Written September 6, 2022

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Puerto Rico Packing List (19 Things People Forget to Bring)

While many people pack their luggage exclusively with swimwear, sandals, and t-shirts when they’re visiting the island, the truth is you’ll need a little more than that on your checklist of what to pack for Puerto Rico. 

I live in San Juan and I constantly see visitors buying essential things they forgot to pack for a high price in Old San Juan.  

Since I want to save you from that, I’ve summed up the essential items you should include in your packing list for Puerto Rico.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• 🧳 Puerto Rico Packing List
• 👙 Clothing to Pack
• 💡 Packing Tips
• ❓ FAQs About What to Pack

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Puerto Rico Packing Checklist

Water Filtration Bottle

Our Pick

Grayl Water Bottle

Drink water with peace of mind from any source with this water bottle that filters out bacteria, chlorine, and other pollutants effortlessly.

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If you feel uneasy about drinking tap water in Puerto Rico, then I recommend bringing a water filtration bottle instead of spending your money on water bottles. The Grayl GeoPress water purifier bottle can purify up to 24 oz of water. It’s super easy to use and you can fill up your water from pretty much anywhere — making it the perfect reusable water bottle.

Travel Backpack

Our Pick

Osprey Porter 46

Make your trip practical while still traveling comfortably with this backpack that fits everything for your trip while still supporting your back and keeping things accessible.

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Carrying a big and uncomfortable suitcase to Puerto Rico isn’t very much fun. From the streets of Old San Juan to beachy towns, choosing to bring a backpack will be a literal load off.

The Osprey Porter 46 meets airlines’ standards for carry-on luggage, but it can still fit your week’s packing list. It features a back harness to distribute the weight, a patted back with a laptop sleeve and a front pocket for easy access.

Day Bag

Our Pick

Tortuga Packable Daypack

Take only the most important things with you during a day trip with this foldable and water-resistant day pack that can fit everything you need for a day of fun.

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If you’re looking to head off on a day trip without having to bring your entire backpack or suitcase, then this is the item for you. The Tortuga Packable Daypack folds into a small pack you can fit inside your luggage and then take it out when you’re going to explore your destination. It’s comfortable and resistant to the rainy weather of Puerto Rico.

Eco-Friendly Sunblock

Our Pick

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

Enjoy your hikes, beach days, and snorkeling excursions protected against the harsh weather of Puerto Rico, with this SPF 50 and reef-safe vegan sunblock lotion.

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We’re in 2023 and it’s already common knowledge that sunscreen helps to protect the skin against UV rays, but not all sunscreens are safe for the environment, and some chemicals might harm marine life. The Sun Bum sunscreen lotion is great because it’s SPF 50, but it’s also reef friendly.

Snorkeling Gear

Our Pick

SwimStar Snorkel Set for Women and Men

Save time and money by bringing your own snorkel equipment to swim on the beautiful beaches of Puerto Rico. 

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If you’re exploring the island on your own and you’re an experienced snorkeler, then you should definitely pack your own snorkeling gear. There are places you can rent snorkeling gear, but it’ll be more expensive. The SwimStar snorkel set fits any type of face and features a single anti-fog front crystal.

👉 Do you love snorkeling? Check out other best adventures you can enjoy in Puerto Rico.

Power Bank

Our Pick

Anker Portable Charger

Take this slim and lightweight power bank with you for a day trip around the island. If needed, it can charge your phone quickly more than once.

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After Hurricane Maria in 2017, blackouts and power shortages aren’t uncommon, so you should include a portable charger on your Puerto Rico packing list. The Anker portable charger is slim and charges your electronics quickly. This small power bank can charge your phone up to 3 times.

Quick Dry Towel

Our Pick

Rainleaf Microfiber Towel

This microfiber towel absorbs and dries quickly, perfect for beach days and waterfall adventures.

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A quick-dry towel is essential in your Puerto Rico packing list, since not every hotel or apartment offers a beach towel. The Rainleaf microfiber towel doesn’t occupy much space in your suitcase or beach bag, it’s absorbent, and it dries fast so packing it back up won’t be a problem.

Honestly, it’s essential thing to pack for any beach vacation, whether you are packing for Mexico, Puerto Rico, or anywhere else with shoreline. 

Hand Sanitizer

Our Pick

Travel Size Hand Sanitizer Holder

This hand sanitizer holder makes it very easy to refill your sanitizer bottle plus you can trust it’s safely attached to your backpack and you won’t lose it.

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After 2020, it’s clear that hand sanitizer is something you should always carry with you, but small sanitizer bottles easily get lost. This travel-size hand sanitizer holder features a safe harness hook so you can attach it to your backpack or pants. The design makes it super easy to refill the bottle.

Leave-In Hair Conditioner

Our Pick

Moroccanoil All-in-One Leave-In Conditioner

Detangle your hair and keep it moisturized after a long beach day with this travel size, hydrating, and frizz-taming leave-in conditioner.

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Besides taking care of your skin, you should also take care of your hair when you’re visiting Puerto Rico, especially if you’re planning to spend your days on the beach.  The Moroccanoil leave-in is travel size and it’s great to hydrate your hair and detangle it after a day of sun, breeze, and saltwater.

Travel Umbrella

Our Pick

TIME LOVER Travel Umbrella

Don’t miss any of the fun because of the rain with this mini umbrella that is windproof, and it protects you from the sun too. 

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Puerto Rico features a rainy season from June to November characterized by frequent short evening showers. Having a good travel umbrella with you will save you from getting soaked. This umbrella is almost the size of your palm, but it is still windproof and has a 50 SPF to protect you from UV rays.

Headphones

Our Pick

JBL Live 460NC – Wireless On-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones

Keep focused on your book or relax in your hotel room listening to music with these noise-cancelling headphones that can play music for about 50 hours.

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If you’re staying in San Juan, then you’ll notice nights are quite noisy. Noise-cancelling headphones are great to keep unwanted noises out. These JBL headphones work up to 50 hours on a single charge, are noise-cancelling, and use a voice assistant to let you know about the battery status.

Motion Sickness Medicine

Our Pick

Dramamine Motion Sickness Non-Drowsy

Enjoy a day trip out in the waters of Puerto Rico with this quick-acting motion sickness medicine that won’t put you to sleep after taking it.

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If you’re considering taking a catamaran to Icacos or the ferry to Vieques and Culebra, you’ll want to have motion sickness medicine ready. Dramamine is a great motion sickness medicine that prevents nausea and the best, it doesn’t make you drowsy.

Waterproof Bag

Our Pick

HEETA Waterproof Dry Bag

Carry your most important belongings in the river or the beach with this waterproof and resistant dry bag.

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Your Puerto Rico packing list should include a waterproof bag if you’re visiting rivers, waterfalls, or any beach. With a dry bag, you can keep your extra clothes and electronics with you at all times, even in the water. The Heeta waterproof bag gets made of a resistant material with seamless technology to keep the water out. It also brings a free waterproof phone case.

First Aid Kit

Our Pick

I GO Compact First Aid Kit

Always be prepared for any emergency with this compact first aid kit with 85 supplies to help you take action fast.

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You never know what can happen while you’re out hiking or on the beach, and a first aid kit can help you provide the necessary help, even if it’s temporary. This small and compact first aid kit offers 85 supplies in a resistant hard case you can throw in your suitcase or backpack.

Portable Action Camera

Our Pick

GoPro HERO9 Black

Film your land and underwater adventures with this waterproof action camera you can carry in your pocket while you travel.

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For your visit to Puerto Rico, you’ll want to include in your packing list a camera that can record your memories in every circumstance. The GoPro HERO9 is a top favorite action camera because it can record 5k video and take 20 mpx photos on the beach, underwater, and even while you’re ziplining. 

👉 Love to record beautiful destinations? Don’t miss the most beautiful places you should visit in Puerto Rico.

Mosquito Repellent

Our Pick

OFF! Deep Woods Bug Spray & Mosquito Repellent

Keep mosquitos, ticks, and flies away with this easy-to-apply repellent that doesn’t leave a sticky residue on your skin.

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Puerto Rico is a tropical island with lots of mosquitoes. If you’re sensitive to bites or you aren’t used to them, make sure to add mosquito repellent to that packing list. The OFF Deep Woods repellent doesn’t leave an oily residue on the skin and it also repels mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies.

Waterproof Phone Case

Our Pick

CASE-MATE Pelican Waterproof Floating Pouch

Take your phone on underwater adventures without worrying about it getting wet with this waterproof and resistant phone case designed to fit most phones.

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If you’re visiting the bioluminescent lagoons, the beaches, or any of the rivers of Puerto Rico, and your phone isn’t waterproof, a waterproof phone case is something you’ll need. This Pelican waterproof pouch stores your phone safely with a clear window so you can still use it and take pictures if you need to.

Packing Cubes

Our Pick

BAGAIL 8 Packing Cube Set

Make everything on your Puerto Rico packing list fit neatly in your luggage with this 8 packing cube set made of nylon to protect your belongings.

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For your Puerto Rico trip, you’ll want to keep your bag as organized as possible. This amazing set of packing cubes separates and organizes your items with bags for your shoes, underwear, and clothes. It even brings a toiletry bag and a string bag perfect for your dirty laundry.

Travel Insurance

Our Top Pick

World Nomads Travel Insurance

4.7

Travel during a pandemic is always risky, even if you aren’t going far from home. Buy peace of mind by protecting your trip with World Nomads.

Pros:

• Simple & flexible
• Balances price & quality
• Upfront transparency about covid (no insurer covers all covid risks, but at least they explain it!)

Cons:

• Not available to seniors 70+ in USA (or 65+ in other countries)

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While planning your trip to Puerto Rico, make sure to buy travel insurance. Besides all the incidents that could happen while you enjoy an adventure like hiking in El Yunque, Puerto Rico also has a hurricane season that can change your vacation plans at the last minute.

Not to mention, we’re still in the midst of a global health crisis that could throw a wrench in your plans any day! With World Nomads travel insurance, you can enjoy knowing you’re covered in case of emergency.

Other Puerto Rico Essentials to Pack

• Eye mask
• Toothbrush
• Facemasks 
• Facial sunscreen
• Vaccination card plus card protector
• Passport, if you aren’t coming from the USA (see my guide to Puerto Rico passport rules)
• Driver’s license or Photo ID
• Proof of insurance cover if you’re getting a rental car
• Cash – US Dollar
• Sunglasses
• Prescribed medicines

Clothing to Pack for Puerto Rico

Unless you get easily cold, you won’t need your winter clothes in Puerto Rico, not even during the winter! The island features hot weather the whole year, and most of what you’ll wear in Puerto Rico will be light and comfortable.

So what clothing should you pack? Here is a quick clothing checklist for Puerto Rico: 

• 2-3 denim shorts
• 3-4 t-shirts
• 1-2 tank tops
• 1-3 bathing suits
• 1 beach cover up
• 1 light rain jacket
• 1 pair of jeans
• 1-2 casual dresses
• 1-2 blouses
• 7-9 pairs of underwear
• 5-7 pairs of socks
• 1 pair of flip flops
• 1 pair of sneakers or hiking boots
• 1 pair of water shoes
• 1 sunhat

That’s the overall list of things that all Puerto Rico packing lists should include. Let’s look at some specific clothing items you will need for your tropical vacation.

Beach Cover Up

Our Pick

Wander Agio Beach Swimsuit Cover Up

Go from the beach to the restaurant and to the shopping mall without having to change clothes with this cover up made of cotton.

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Unlike other destinations around the world, Puerto Ricans do not wear a bathing suit for restaurants or shopping malls. This is why a light comfortable cotton cover up like this one is useful and easy to throw on.

📚 Related Reading: Top Puerto Rico Beaches

Water Shoes

Our Pick

Wates Lves Water Shoes

Go into a beach or a waterfall with your feet protected with these athletic sport shoes that dry quickly and can take you to more places than just the beach. 

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If you’re planning to visit the waterfalls in Puerto Rico, common water shoes won’t help you get there, as many of the island’s best waterfalls are at the end of Puerto Rico’s many hiking trails.

The Water Lves water shoes offer a rubber sole with arch support, thick to protect your feet but light enough to dry quickly.

Sun Hat

Our Pick

Columbia Unisex Bora Bora Booney

Avoid a sunburn with this hat that blocks out UVA and UVB rays completely, while being breathable. 

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To avoid skin damage because of sun exposure, you’ll want to use additional coverage besides sunblock. The Columbia sun hat blocks out UVA and UVB rays, plus it sports an adjustable string to keep it in place during your windy beach day trips.

Money Belt

Our Pick

Peak Gear Travel Money Belt

Protect yourself from identity theft and walk reassured that no one will know you’re carrying your cards and passport under your shirt with this discreet money belt.

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Pickpocketing is one of the common crimes in Puerto Rico. You can carry your cards safely and protect them from any thieves and identity theft with this RFID-protected money belt that fits even your passport in a breathable and discreet bag. Check out the Puerto Rico safety guide to learn more.

Rain Jacket

Our Pick

Baleaf Raincoat Jacket

Explore the mountainous interior of Puerto Rico with this light and waterproof rain jacket with a reflective logos that makes you stand out.

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If you’re planning to hike El Yunque during the rainy season, you should include a light rain jacket in your suitcase. These Baleaf raincoats are great for men and women with waterproof material, a warm interior, a back pocket, and adjustable strings to make your jacket fit the best.

Hiking Boots

Our Pick

Columbia Newton Hiking Boots

Hike through the hardest trails, rivers, and rocky mountains with these waterproof and lightweight hiking boots with a rubber sole and comfortable interior cushion.

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Puerto Rico features amazing hiking trails any outdoor adventurer will love to explore. Your common walking shoes might not take you far, so you should opt for a good pair of hiking boots. The Columbia hiking boots are waterproof and lightweight perfect both for men and women.

See our full guide to what to bring hiking if you’re an outdoor enthusiast.

Puerto Rico Packing Tips

Pack Light

You won’t be needing winter clothes when you pack for Puerto Rico. Since you’ll be spending much of your time on Puerto Rico’s beautiful beaches, you really don’t need to overload your luggage. Bring more than one swimsuit instead, light clothes, toiletries, and necessary travel accessories. 

Consider What You’ll Be Doing

If you’re planning to go to conventions, restaurants, clubs, and Puerto Rico’s museums, then your bag will look different than the bag of a beach lover. Keep in mind the dress code for restaurants, shopping malls, and museums will require different clothing than walking around Old San Juan or visiting the beach, and make sure your bag matches your to-do list on the island.

🧳 Read Next: Colorado Packing List

Choose a Backpack

It’s very frustrating to see tourists dragging their luggage through the steep streets of Old San Juan. If you’re only visiting for a few days and you won’t be attending any particular event, then a good travel backpack is more practical than a suitcase for your trip and it will fit all that you’ll wear in Puerto Rico.

Do Laundry for Longer Periods

If you are only visiting for a Puerto Rico weekend getaway, this won’t be a problem. But if you’re staying more than two weeks, you might want to consider staying in a rental apartment with a washing machine, using a local laundromat or your hotel’s laundry service, so you can wash and reuse your clothes instead of packing a huge suitcase that will pay extra fees at the airport.

A Scrubba Portable Wash Bag is a nifty way to wash clothes without a washing machine.

Keep an Eye on the Weather

Puerto Rico’s weather is quite warm all year, but from June to November it’s the rainy season and your vacation will get frequently interrupted by showers. You can bring a light rain jacket if you’re spending time in El Yunque or hiking in the mountainous interior. You can also bring a light jacket during the winter if you get cold easily. 

👉 For more planning tips, check out my guide to the best time to visit Puerto Rico for the best weather and fewest crowds.

FAQs About Packing for Puerto Rico

What should I pack for a week in Puerto Rico?

To stay in Puerto Rico for a week, visitors should pack comfortable and fresh clothing for the heat. A Puerto Rico packing list should always include flip flops, swimwear, shorts, t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers.  

What do you need to bring to travel to Puerto Rico?

To travel to Puerto Rico, travelers should bring light and fresh clothing, swimwear, driver’s license, passport if they’re international, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a camera, and their prescribed medicines.

How should I dress for a trip to Puerto Rico?

For a trip to Puerto Rico, tourists can dress comfortably in jeans or joggers, and a t-shirt. They can use an additional layer on the airplane if they get cold, but they should avoid wearing thick sweaters and boots, as they’ll reach a warm destination. Visitors’ luggage should be mostly packed with light clothes.

What do you need for 2020 in Puerto Rico?

Visitors arriving in Puerto Rico will need a vaccination card or a negative Covid-19 test done within 72 hours of their trip. Daily essentials include light clothing, face masks, swimwear, flip flops, reef-safe sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.

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That is the complete list of things you need to pack for Puerto Rico!

Whether you’re visiting El Yunque, the historic cities, or the sandy beaches, your packing list will probably consist of the same things.

Keep planning with my guide to the top things you can do on the island.

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December 31 at 22:15 Eclectic-Guide invites the most adventurous travelers on a festive tour of New Year’s St. Petersburg!

If you are ready to let new impressions into your life and break patterns, we invite you to meet the New Year 2023 not at the festive table with Olivier salad, but go on an incredible New Year’s adventure with our friendly company. Elegant, decorated, New Year’s Petersburg will appear before you in all its festive illumination, in the atmosphere of fireworks, champagne splashes and the lights of fluffy Christmas trees.

A sea of ​​positive emotions awaits you, each tourist will receive champagne and chocolate as a gift! New Year’s excursion is festive, beautiful, interesting and unforgettable.

Dear Tourists!

We invite you to our multi-day tours during the January New Year holidays!

1. Golden Ring – III (Myshkin-Uglich-Yaroslavl) 04-07 JANUARY.

2. New Year trip “SPb-Vyborg-Ruskeala” 2-3 JANUARY.

3. New Year holidays in Veliky Novgorod 5-6 JANUARY.

Dear Tourists!

We invite you to our one-day excursions for the New Year holidays!

1. Visit Grandfather Student on DECEMBER 30th.

2. Christmas gatherings in Lukomorye 25 DECEMBER.

3. Christmas in Medieval Vyborg 5 JANUARY.

Excursions for today

Mysterious Petersburg

Vyborg (Tower of St. Olaf at restoration)

Sighting in the city (from Ligovsky, Oktyabrskaya Hotel)

bus excursions

9000 the company “Eclectic-Guide” accepts orders for servicing excursions and corporate events in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.

We are happy to offer minibuses, mid-sized buses, long-distance coaches and double-decker buses.

We are waiting for you in our company. We will try our best to offer you the most profitable and interesting option.

You can also order guide services from us, both in Russian and in any foreign language. The duration of the order is at least 3 hours.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

“Eklektika-Gid” is one of the first post-perestroika tour companies in St. Petersburg. For more than 20 years, we have been sending daily bus tours of St. Petersburg and its suburbs from Gostiny Dvor, on weekends we organize tours around the Leningrad Region, trips to such pearls of Russian history and culture as Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, the Valaam Monastery and the cities of the Golden Ring, travel to the islands of Valaam and Solovki. A cycle of tours to the Republic of Belarus has been prepared and successfully sent.

We are constantly developing new routes and many travel agencies of the city use the excursions developed by us, such as Staraya Ladoga, Tikhvin, Sablinskiye Caves, Ivangorod and the Koporye fortress, Ladoga Monasteries.

In addition, we are constantly working to improve the booking and ticketing system. On our website you can find out in real time about the availability of places, about prices for all categories of tourists, purchase tickets for any excursion by paying for them with a bank card, through a bank branch or electronic money.

TOURS IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS

HOW TO FIND US

All our excursions depart from Gostiny Dvor (Nevsky pr-kt, 35) or from the Oktyabrskaya Hotel (Ligovsky pr-kt, 10/118).

15 minutes before the start of the tour, you can go to our excursion kiosk “Eclectic Guide” (see the diagram below), present your ticket (SMS ticket, voucher or electronic boarding pass) and you will be told the bus number.

The bus leaves for boarding 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

LOCATION

Nevsky Prospect

Oktyabrskaya Hotel

GUESTBOOK

MARIA	04 NOVEMBER 2022 10:43:10
Gratitude for the tour of Veliky Novgorod – to the guide Marina, with whom the Eclectic Guide cooperates. It is immediately clear that this is not only a guide, but also an employee of the museum-reserve. The story is informative, emotionally charged, the balance of informative and entertaining is observed. It was interesting for me and my seventh grade daughter. I have been to other ancient cities of Russia more than once and concluded that the guides most often sin there: they turn the excursion into a pilgrimage (it is clear that the history of Rus’ is connected with religion, but it is not limited to the deeds of the saints!) or into a tour like “Legends and myths “(They say . . There are rumors … According to legend … And the gag went). Marina’s presentation suffered nothing of the sort. On the contrary: interesting historical facts, new archaeological discoveries, emphasis on little-known, but scientific data – this cannot but bribe. And all with great love for Veliky Novgorod. The city tour lasted 5 hours. Enough for the cold season. And in order to become interested in the city, having learned key information about it, and then return on your own. What we will definitely do, because the city has conquered us.
——-	Thank you very much for your feedback. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to the Tourist Office. We are waiting for you again
FROM:	NINA	26 OCTOBER 2022 13:45:10
Good afternoon! October 20, 2022 was on an excursion to Gatchina. Guide – Vlad, driver – Vladimir. Once again I was convinced of the high-class craftsmanship of your Eclecticism. Your work is our recreation. Thank you so much for new experience! Strength to all of you on new routes, may your buses always be 100% filled with tourists. Peace and health! Nina
——-	Thank you very much for your feedback. We will definitely pass on the words of gratitude to Vlada Anatolyevna and the driver. Come to us again.
FROM:	ELENA	26 OCTOBER 2022 01:31:23
I would like to thank the guide Vasily Grigoriev for a fascinating excursion to Ornienbaum and Kronstadt, personal attitude, erudition, knowledge and presentation of the material left an impression and, of course, a sense of humor) Thanks to!!
——-	Thank you very much for your feedback. We will be sure to pass on your thanks to Vasily. We hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Eclectic Guide.

TICKET SALES FOR ALL EXCURSIONS

AT THE EKLEKTIKA-GUIDE KIOSK at the address: Nevsky Prospekt, 35
23:30

IN THE KIOSK “EKLEKTIKA-GID” at the address: Ligovsky pr. , 10/118
Working hours: from 9.00 to 20.00

IN THE OFFICE “ECLECTICA-GUIDE” at the address: Nevsky pr., 44, 5th floor, office 3
Office hours: from 09:00 to 19:00 (weekdays), from 10:00 to 19:00 (weekends).

By bus to the sea 2022 Travel company “Breeze”

Abkhazia 2022

Adler 2022

Anapa – Prices 2022

Arkhipo-Osipovka – Prices 2022

Vityazevo – Prices 2022

Wave – Prices 2022

Gelendzhik – Prices 2022

Golubitskaya – Prices 2022

Dzhemete 2022

Divnomorskoye – Prices 2022

Kabardinka – Prices 2022

Crimea 2022 Alushta-Saki-Sudak-Berehove-Koktebel

Lazarevskoe – prices 2022

Lermontovo 2022

Travel by bus to the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea – Prices 2022

ATTENTION INFORMATION FOR STAYING IN THE KRASNODAR REGION AND CRIMEA CANCELED, see the link for details.

How to discover a new resort, see all the sights of picturesque places, correctly allocate time to see a lot of interesting things? Tour by bus is sure to become your favorite way to relax.

Bus trip to the sea from Tula

A trip to a beach holiday can be comfortable and exciting if you order a bus tour to the sea from Tula at the Breeze travel company. On the one hand, there is a comfortable transport of the European standard, equipped with a TV, comfortable seats with adjustable backrests and armrests. On the other hand, visiting natural areas and sights along the way. Tour to the Black Sea from Tula today is the most popular travel format, dynamic, accessible to all tourists. The high popularity is due to a pleasant pastime throughout the entire journey: getting by bus to the sea from Tula 2018 is doubly comfortable – a company of like-minded people will brighten up the time with general conversations.

Order bus tours from Tula

The organizers have thought of your trip to the smallest detail:

• sanitary stops;
• compliance with the departure/arrival schedule;
• provision of additional places (except for the luggage compartment) for the location of bags with personal belongings;
• the presence of a first aid kit;
• accompaniment by an experienced specialist of the company;
• assistance in solving any organizational, technical issues;
• hotel reservations.