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Puerto Rico

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Puerto Rico.

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Travel videos

Jon Barr

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Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond.

This first-timers guide video covers ten things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico, including beaches, walking tours, forts, local foods, and nightlife areas.

Through My Lens

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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.

This itinerary video gives a helpful 24-hour plan for Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, with historic sites, food stops, museums, forts, and scenic areas.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, and common visitor experiences.

This travel video offers a balanced visitor perspective on Puerto Rico, discussing five things the presenter loves and dislikes, including food, weather, people, and traffic.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing adventure videos and practical travel information from around the world.

This travel video follows Gabriel Morris on his first day in Puerto Rico, giving a good street-level look at exploring San Juan, the island's capital city.

The New Travel

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The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on meaningful stories from people and places around the world.

This video offers a meaningful look at Puerto Rico 90 days after Hurricane Maria, using a drive beyond San Juan to show post-hurricane conditions across more of the island.

Travel articles & blogs

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand centered on detailed guides and practical trip planning. Their Puerto Rico guide is a well-rounded planning resource, covering activities, food, accommodation, trip expectations, and practical advice.

Puerto Rico Travel Guide - Going Awesome Places

The ultimate Puerto Rico travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/north-america/united-states/puerto-rico/

Practical Wanderlust
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Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast with detailed guides and social context. Their four-day Puerto Rico itinerary is a strong trip-planning guide, bringing together beaches, rainforest hiking, castles, a sunset cruise, and bioluminescent kayaking.

Puerto Rico Itinerary: The Perfect 4 Days in Puerto Rico

Snorkel on a Caribbean island, hike in a rainforest, explore castles, take a sunset cruise & kayak a bioluminescent bay on this Puerto Rico itinerary.

practicalwanderlust.com/4-days-in-puerto-rico-itinerary/

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site built around structured destination guides and comparison tools. Their Puerto Rico destination guide is helpful for cultural orientation, with coverage of historic architecture, festivals, Old San Juan, El Yunque, and local traditions.

Visit Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico — Travel Guide (2026)

A vibrant Caribbean archipelago that blends Spanish, African, and Taino cultural influences, Puerto Rico offers a rich tapestry of

viatravelers.com/destinations/puerto-rico/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog focused on realistic travel planning and destination guidance. Her Puerto Rico travel guide offers a practical overview of the island, including quick facts, top things to do, getting around, and broader context.

Puerto Rico Travel Guide

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States located in the Caribbean. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, diverse landscapes, and colonial capital San Juan. Puerto Rico quick facts Top 10 things to do in Puerto Rico Getting around Puerto Rico is a short flight away from the United States (about three...

dangerous-business.com/destinations/puerto-rico/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on travel, food, adventure, and comfortable experiences. Their Puerto Rico itinerary gives travelers a useful mix of beaches, cities, underground caves, and activity ideas for shaping a varied trip.

Wanderlust Chloe: Puerto Rico Itinerary

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/puerto-rico-itinerary/.

wanderlustchloe.com/puerto-rico-itinerary/

Hand Luggage Only
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Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with visually driven destination coverage. Their Puerto Rico article is a good activity shortlist, pairing eleven things to do with coastline, history, and Caribbean travel context.

11 Best Things To Do In Puerto Rico - Hand Luggage Only - Travel, Food And Photography Blog

Nestled within the heart of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is a totally stunning island. With an iconic coastline, centuries of history and a heap of - 11 Best Things To Do In Puerto Rico - Travel, Travel Advice - Caribbean, Puerto Rico - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography

handluggageonly.co.uk/11-best-things-to-do-in-puerto-rico/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing practical tips, guides, and inspiration from multiple contributors. Their guide to Puerto Rico's bioluminescent bays is a focused resource for understanding three places linked to this distinctive natural attraction.

The Best Bioluminescent Bays in Puerto Rico - Travel Dudes

People travel from all over the world to witness the Bioluminescent Bays in Puerto Rico. This guide includes three of the best in the country.

traveldudes.com/bioluminescent-bays-in-puerto-rico/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog offering polished destination guides, itineraries, tips, and scenic travel ideas. Their Puerto Rico beaches guide is especially useful for beach planning, combining beach selections with access details and nearby accommodation tips.

30 Best Puerto Rico Beaches To Visit in 2024

Puerto Rico is heaven on Earth. The tiny island is best known for fresh seafood and beautiful beaches, and what more could you want than the sun, sand,

theplanetd.com/best-puerto-rico-beaches/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel, remote work, and connectivity. Their Puerto Rico SIM card guide is a practical connectivity resource, comparing in-person purchases, online purchases, prepaid cards, and eSIM options.

Best Puerto Rico SIM Card: What You Need To Know | 2026

Learn how to buy a Puerto Rico SIM card.📱Compare your options to buy in person, online or get an eSIM.✔️ Get your prepaid SIM card today!

abrokenbackpack.com/puerto-rico-sim-cards/

Trekaroo
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Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource built around parent-to-parent trip advice. Their Puerto Rico family travel introduction is helpful for first-stage planning, with clear basics on language, passport needs, currency, and transportation.

Must-Read if Considering Travel to Puerto Rico with Kids

Know Before You Go: An Introduction to Puerto Rico for Family Travelers @choicehotels #Caribbean #ChoiceHotels

blog.trekaroo.com/know-before-you-go-an-introduction-to-puerto-rico-for-family-travelers/

Girl About The Globe
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Girl About The Globe is a social impact travel blog for conscious solo female travellers. Their solo travel guide to Puerto Rico is a practical starting point, covering what to see, how to get around, and where to stay.

Solo Travel in Puerto Rico - Girl about the Globe

As a Puerto Rico solo female traveler, discover what to see on the island, how to get around & where to stay for your solo trip to Puerto Rico

girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-puerto-rico/

The Family Voyage
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The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for trips with kids. Their Puerto Rico with kids article is a useful family-trip guide centered on Luquillo Beach, with places to stay, activities, and restaurant suggestions.

Your Puerto Rico family trip: Luquillo Beach with Kids - The Family Voyage

Thinking about a family trip to Puerto Rico? Top picks for Puerto Rico with kids, including where to stay, what to do and the best hidden restaurants.

thefamilyvoyage.com/puerto-rico-with-kids/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their article gives a broad, positive case for Puerto Rico through fifteen reasons to visit, making it helpful for early destination inspiration.

15 Reasons To Visit Puerto Rico

Are you wondering if Puerto Rico is worth visiting? Here's a list of reasons to visit Puerto Rico and explore this enchanted Caribbean island!

ytravelblog.com/puerto-rico-from-a-local-perspective/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination, packing, photography, and travel-planning content. Their Puerto Rico travel guide offers a polished overview of the island for nature- and beach-focused Caribbean trip planning.

The Ultimate Puerto Rico Travel Guide • The Blonde Abroad

Puerto Rico is a tropical Caribbean paradise, only a short flight from mainland USA. It's one of the best vacation spots for nature and beach lovers!

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-puerto-rico-travel-guide/

Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler is an adventure and spa travel blog covering beaches, wellness, vegan travel, photography, and personal travel experiences. Their Puerto Rico article offers a helpful introduction to Culebra and Vieques, making it a good resource for travelers considering the Spanish Virgin Islands as part of a beach-focused trip.

The Spanish Virgin Islands: Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico

The Spanish Virgin Islands: Islands of Culebra and Vieques in Puerto Rico are highly recommended to visit when in the area.

crazysexyfuntraveler.com/islands-culebra-vieques-in-puerto-rico/

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