--Thomas & Hanna's recommended activities--
El Yunque national rain forest
15 minute drive from hotel
Visitor center-$10 per car
Free access to portal road and free parking in various locations inside the rain forest along the road
Scenic overlooks, waterfalls to see and swim under, two lookout towers to explore, picnic areas along the roads and many hiking trails.
$
T&H rating: 7/10
PR-191, Rio Grande, PR 00745
787-888-1880
https://www.fs.usda.gov/elyunque
Hacienda Caribali adventure park
5 minute drive from hotel
Free parking
Activities include ATV/UTV rainforest tours, rainforest or beach horseback rides and go karting
$-$$
T&H rating: 7/10
787-889-4954
https://carabalirainforestpark.com/
Gringos jet ski rentals
10 minute drive from hotel
Free parking
30 minutes to one hour jet ski rentals
$$-$$$
T&H rating 6/10
Los kiosko of luquillo, Luquillo, 00773, Puerto Rico
On beach
Mini boat adventures snorkeling trip
30 minute drive from hotel
Free parking
4 hour round trip excursion to the island of Icacos, famous for its crystal clear water and pristine beaches. On this tour you will be the captain of your very own 14 foot skiff led in a group from the mainland marina to the island. Up to 3 people per boat. The boat ride is about 30 minutes each way. The island is 1.5 miles away, the mainland is always in sight.
$$$
T&H rating 10/10
Marina Puerto Chico, Carr. 967 KM 2 Bo. Sardinera, Fajardo, 00738, Puerto Rico
https://kayakingpuertorico.com/home/tours/mini-boats-adventure/
Las Playas natural rock water slides and swimming hole
20 minutes from hotel
$10 parking
Enjoy the wonders of the naturally carved water slides of Las Paylas, located at the base of the rain forest or enjoy swimming in the fresh water lagoon at the base of the slides with a rock jump and rope swing
CAUTION: Getting from the parking area to the slides involves a steep hill and potentially muddy conditions. The water slides can be hazardous.
DANGER: Getting down to and up from the water hole can be dangerous! It involves traversing a rock face with moderately steep/slippery faces. No cliffs or drop offs. Please see website.
$
T&H rating: 8/10
87Q9+FJ, Luquillo 00773, Puerto Rico
https://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/las-paylas/
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
1 hour from hotel
Use public parking garage
El Morro is one of the two main forts that once protected the port of San Juan. Built in 1539, El Morro has stood the test of time and houses a lot of rich history and education of Puerto Rico
$-$$
T&H rating 5/10
501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
https://www.nps.gov/saju/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm
CASA Bacardi-factory tour
1 hour from hotel
Free parking
Bacardi (BA-KARR-DEE) rum was founded in 1862 in Santiago, Cuba. They moved to Puerto Rico in 1936 where for almost a century they have been producing some of the worlds best rums. The factory tour includes a welcome cocktail drink, a museum tour, a mixology class and finally the gift shop.
$$-$$$
T&H rating 6/10
200 PR-165, Cataño, 00962, Puerto Rico
787-788-8400
https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/casa-bacardi/
DISTRITO T-Mobile
45 minutes from hotel
Paid parking
Distrito T-Mobile is an entertainment and retail district complex comprising many restaurants, concerts and night life events. There is even zip lining in the complex.
$-$$$$
T&H rating 7/10
250 Convention Blvd, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
(787) 998-7777
https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/es/profile/distrito-t-mobile/12787