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Don’t forget to check out the Puerto Rico COVID guidelines<\/strong><\/a> before traveling to the island. Vaccinated, unvaccinated, domestic and international travelers must follow established protocols to enter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Puerto Rico, broken down into six regions, rewards travelers with an incredible diversity of experiences. Within easy reach is San Juan, the island\u2019s vibrant capital and cultural heart. Beyond the city\u2019s historic landmarks, world-class museums and celebrity chef-helmed restaurants, Puerto Rico\u2019s natural beauty unfolds. Cloud-laced rainforest, pristine Caribbean beaches, soaring mountains and mystical underground caves beckon travelers wild at heart. A carefully planned seven-day itinerary provides the perfect initiation into Puerto Rico\u2019s signature experiences. With so many options, you can’t go wrong with any region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/strong>: Regional Guide to Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With balmy tropical temperatures, diverse topography and a packed calendar of events, Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean\u2019s most inviting destinations, regardless of the season. From swimming with leatherback turtles and world-renowned surfing to glamorous food festivals and pulsating music around the clock, there\u2019s something for every type of traveler. Puerto Rico is one of the hottest destinations in the Antilles, so planning ahead is highly recommended to secure the best flight and hotel prices, which vary dramatically according to the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/strong>: Best time to visit Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Puerto Rico is one of the most accessible and hassle-free tropical destinations for domestic U.S. travelers. From the eastern seaboard, you can board a flight after breakfast and have lunch with your feet in the sand. Most major airlines operate direct flights to San Juan from key city hubs in the U.S. and budget airlines, including Jetblue<\/a>, Southwest<\/a> and Spirit<\/a> have added routes to San Juan, Aguadilla and Ponce. International flagship carrier Iberia<\/a> offers direct flights from Europe (Madrid) and Virgin<\/a> has flights from London and Manchester, with connecting flights via JFK or Atlanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From luxury resorts and boutique hotels to eclectic guesthouses and rustic paradors<\/a>, few Caribbean islands offer such a diversity of accommodations as Puerto Rico. In the Metro area, colonial-style inns dot the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while sleek modern hotels rise above Condado Lagoon. Across the island, you\u2019ll find all the familiar hotel chains, including some of the Caribbean\u2019s most luxurious \u2018Reserve\u2019 hotels and eco-friendly lodges. For long-stay travelers, Puerto Rico\u2019s huge Airbnb inventory<\/a> features unique, characterful lodgings, often in magnificent settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/strong>: Where to stay in Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Puerto Rico is a compact island that spans a range of topography and natural wonders\u2014coast, mountains, desert, marine preserves, rainforest. Even travelers with limited time can pack in a wealth of experience. Renting a car is by far the best way to explore the island on your own terms. For travelers on a budget, public transportation is a viable, if time-consuming, option. To access some of Puerto Rico\u2019s finest assets\u2014Vieques and Culebra\u2014a short domestic flight or ferry ride is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Puerto Rico is a destination unto itself for foodie travelers. A legacy of diverse cultural influences and an inspired, chef-driven focus on native ingredients has ignited a passion for all things local. Across the island you\u2019ll find gourmet restaurants, no-frills storefronts, funky food trucks and chic cocktail bars serving authentic fare alongside innovative riffs on homestyle classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/strong>: What to eat in Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether it\u2019s your first trip, or you just can\u2019t get enough of this classic Caribbean paradise, Platea\u2019s local experts will inspire, inform and guide your unforgettable encounter with this \u201cEnchanted Isle.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Cloud-laced rainforest, pristine Caribbean beaches, soaring mountains and mystical underground caves beckon travelers wild at heart. A carefully planned seven-day itinerary provides the perfect initiation into Puerto Rico\u2019s signature experiences. 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Most major airlines operate direct flights to San Juan from key city hubs in the U.S. and budget airlines, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetblue.com\">Jetblue<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southwest.com\">Southwest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spirit.com\">Spirit<\/a> have added routes to San Juan, Aguadilla and Ponce. International flagship carrier <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iberia.com\/\">Iberia<\/a> offers direct flights from Europe (Madrid) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.virginatlantic.com\">Virgin<\/a> has flights from London and Manchester, with connecting flights via JFK or Atlanta.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"fontSize":"medium"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/travel\/how-to-get-to-puerto-rico\/\">How to get to Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/travel\/how-to-get-to-puerto-rico\/\">How to get to Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">",null,"\n\n",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/columns","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"verticalAlignment":"center"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"fontSize":"large"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-where-to-stay\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-where-to-stay\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>From luxury resorts and boutique hotels to eclectic guesthouses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/where-to-stay\/best-paradores\/\">rustic paradors<\/a>, few Caribbean islands offer such a diversity of accommodations as Puerto Rico. In the Metro area, colonial-style inns dot the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while sleek modern hotels rise above Condado Lagoon. Across the island, you\u2019ll find all the familiar hotel chains, including some of the Caribbean\u2019s most luxurious \u2018Reserve\u2019 hotels and eco-friendly lodges. For long-stay travelers, Puerto Rico\u2019s huge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/where-to-stay\/short-term-rentals-puerto-rico\/\">Airbnb inventory<\/a> features unique, characterful lodgings, often in magnificent settings.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>From luxury resorts and boutique hotels to eclectic guesthouses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/where-to-stay\/best-paradores\/\">rustic paradors<\/a>, few Caribbean islands offer such a diversity of accommodations as Puerto Rico. In the Metro area, colonial-style inns dot the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while sleek modern hotels rise above Condado Lagoon. Across the island, you\u2019ll find all the familiar hotel chains, including some of the Caribbean\u2019s most luxurious \u2018Reserve\u2019 hotels and eco-friendly lodges. For long-stay travelers, Puerto Rico\u2019s huge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/where-to-stay\/short-term-rentals-puerto-rico\/\">Airbnb inventory<\/a> features unique, characterful lodgings, often in magnificent settings.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":{"fontSize":"medium"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/where-to-stay\/lodging-options-in-puerto-rico\/\">Where to stay in Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/where-to-stay\/lodging-options-in-puerto-rico\/\">Where to stay in Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">",null,"\n\n",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"verticalAlignment":"center"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"align":"center","id":2773,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-default"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/WB-pool-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2773\"\/><figcaption>Fairmont El San Juan Hotel \/ Kip Dawkins \/ Discover Puerto Rico<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/WB-pool-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2773\"\/><figcaption>Fairmont El San Juan Hotel \/ Kip Dawkins \/ Discover Puerto Rico<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">",null,"<\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n\n<\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">",null,"\n\n",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/columns","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"verticalAlignment":"center"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/image","attrs":{"align":"center","id":2771,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-default"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/191-3-11995_jpeg-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"Puerto Rico Car Rental Roadtrip\" class=\"wp-image-2771\"\/><figcaption>Car Rental Roadtrip \/ Beautiful Destinations \/ Discover Puerto Rico<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/191-3-11995_jpeg-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"Puerto Rico Car Rental Roadtrip\" class=\"wp-image-2771\"\/><figcaption>Car Rental Roadtrip \/ Beautiful Destinations \/ Discover Puerto Rico<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n"]}],"innerHTML":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><\/div>\n","innerContent":["\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\">",null,"<\/div>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/column","attrs":{"verticalAlignment":"center"},"innerBlocks":[{"blockName":"core\/heading","attrs":{"fontSize":"large"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\">Getting Around <\/h2>\n","innerContent":["\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\">Getting Around <\/h2>\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n<p>Puerto Rico is a compact island that spans a range of topography and natural wonders\u2014coast, mountains, desert, marine preserves, rainforest. 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A legacy of diverse cultural influences and an inspired, chef-driven focus on native ingredients has ignited a passion for all things local. Across the island you\u2019ll find gourmet restaurants, no-frills storefronts, funky food trucks and chic cocktail bars serving authentic fare alongside innovative riffs on homestyle classics.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n<p>Puerto Rico is a destination unto itself for foodie travelers. A legacy of diverse cultural influences and an inspired, chef-driven focus on native ingredients has ignited a passion for all things local. 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