Quick Guide

December – April

Peak season brings crowds (mostly from the U.S. mainland) and higher rates.

April – May

These months mark the shoulder season, and while crowds diminish, prices tend to remain steady.

June – November

Low season coincides with hurricane season. You’ll find fewer crowds and lower prices. In July, local families tend to vacation and beach towns get busy.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Find specific information on Puerto Rico’s Covid-19 travel rules at DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.

Getting Here

Puerto Rico is primarily served by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU); cruise ships dock at Old San Juan and Ponce Piers.

Getting Around

If you’re staying primarily in San Juan, taxis and ride shares are easily accessible. Should you explore further afield, a car rental is recommended — though be aware some road conditions are poor, and traffic can be heavy. Planes and ferries are used to reach the outer islands of Vieques and Culebra.

Local Lingo

Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, though Spanish is dominant. English is understood at hotels and attractions but expect to speak Spanish outside major tourist hubs.

Must-Have Apps

Google Translate; Uber; GPSMYCITY; Citywiz Puerto Rico

Insider Tips

Less than a two-hour drive northwest of San Juan, you’ll find the caves and trails of Guajataca Forest Reserve, nearby Guajataca Lake, and a path through a famed former railroad tunnel, which emerges onto the mesmerizing Guajataca Beach.

December – April

Peak season brings crowds (mostly from the U.S. mainland) and higher rates.

April – May

These months mark the shoulder season, and while crowds diminish, prices tend to remain steady.

June – November

Low season coincides with hurricane season. You’ll find fewer crowds and lower prices. In July, local families tend to vacation and beach towns get busy.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Find specific information on Puerto Rico’s Covid-19 travel rules at DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.

Getting Here

Puerto Rico is primarily served by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU); cruise ships dock at Old San Juan and Ponce Piers.

Getting Around

If you’re staying primarily in San Juan, taxis and ride shares are easily accessible. Should you explore further afield, a car rental is recommended — though be aware some road conditions are poor, and traffic can be heavy. Planes and ferries are used to reach the outer islands of Vieques and Culebra.

Local Lingo

Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, though Spanish is dominant. English is understood at hotels and attractions but expect to speak Spanish outside major tourist hubs.

Must-Have Apps

Google Translate; Uber; GPSMYCITY; Citywiz Puerto Rico

Insider Tips

Less than a two-hour drive northwest of San Juan, you’ll find the caves and trails of Guajataca Forest Reserve, nearby Guajataca Lake, and a path through a famed former railroad tunnel, which emerges onto the mesmerizing Guajataca Beach.