If your list of New Year's resolutions includes "trying something new," you've come to the right place. We made a careful selection of new experiences, ones that debuted in 2024, spaces that reopened after a long time, and unique places that are still hidden gems for some.
If you had any doubts, set them aside, pull out your calendar, and write down the new experiences in Puerto Rico you should try in 2025.
✨ New experiences
1. Fly Dining PR | San Juan
Having a delicious brunch or dinner, with a unique panoramic view, 100 feet above the sea. That's what Fly Dining promises, a culinary experience that opened this year in Santurce.
Its service includes a four-course experience, or a happy hour service, with drinks and appetizers, for 45 minutes. Each lift can accommodate 24 people, where you can go with loved ones or meet someone new from up high.
Make your reservation here.
🛼 Skate under lights and music
2. Viking Arena | San Juan and Carolina
If you want to try new experiences with the whole family, visit Viking Arena, an entertainment center with more than 28 attractions for children and adults, which opened its second location in Carolina this month. This location debuted new experiences such as the Sky Rider, Flying Chair and AirTrak. Alongside these attractions, it has an area designed for teenagers and adults: Viking Ox Range. Here, you can practice axe throwing or play pickleball on one of its four courts. Afterward, you can enjoy a menu of cocktails, beers, appetizers and more at the Viking Lounge.
Buy your tickets here.
3. Ice skating rink | San Germán
If you've never ice skated, it's not too late to learn. And you won't have to travel off the Island to do it.
In December, San Germán inaugurated an eco-friendly ice skating rink. The ice is made of synthetic material, so it requires neither water nor electricity to maintain.
You can buy your tickets at the rink itself, which opens in the evenings Monday through Friday, and in the afternoons Saturday through Sunday.
↩️ Experiences that returned
4. Globo Aerostático | Jayuya
After being grounded since 2020 for repairs, this year the Globo Aerostático de Jayuya returned to the air. Located in a zipline complex at 3,200 feet above sea level, its total elevation of 3,700 feet offers a unique view that takes in the entire Island.
This zip line holds the record for being the third longest in the world, stretching 1.57 miles with a top speed of 95 mph.
Each ride lasts between eight and 13 minutes and carries up to 28 people. You can visit Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. Parque de las Ciencias | Bayamón
Another experience that returned this year was Parque de las Ciencias in Bayamón. With an investment of nearly $20 million, the park's renovation includes 25 new educational attractions that bring together creativity, technology, science and art.
The park also now has a wide food offering that includes more than 10 food spots. If you visit during the holidays, you can enjoy its light show titled "Navidad alrededor del mundo en Puerto Rico."
You can visit the park Thursday through Monday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reserve your ticket on the park's website, here.
💎 Lesser-known experiences
6. Pet Park en Centro de Varona | Guaynabo
The Pet Park at Centro De Varona offers a safe, private park where pets can play freely. When the play session is over, you can visit one of the restaurants in the center: De Varona Café and Fabiola Restaurant.
7. Karaoke Privado en Arena Medalla | Distrito T-Mobile
Have you ever sung in a private karaoke room? This type of experience, originally from Asia, arrived in Puerto Rico in 2021, as part of the opening of Distrito T-Mobile. Put together a group of friends, reserve one of its three rooms and sing your favorite hits together. Afterward you can enjoy the rest of Arena Medalla with drinks, board games or a meal at its restaurant. Make your reservation here.
8. El Bloque Bouldering Gym | Hato Rey
For those who are more physically active and want a bit of adventure, we recommend El Bloque, the only climbing gym in Puerto Rico. This space, which opened in 2020, has been a gathering point for a community passionate about climbing and hiking.
The gym has several difficulty levels and staff ready to help you learn the art of climbing. They offer day passes as well as monthly and annual memberships.
9. Museo del Tren | Isabela
How much do you know about the history of Puerto Rico's old steam railroad?
You may be surprised to learn that you can still see part of that old train inside the Museo del Tren in Isabela. This interactive museum still holds restored train cars, along with original machinery from the era and exhibits that educate visitors about the role of the railroad at that time.
You can visit the museum on weekends, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
