--- title: "Puerto Rico" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Puerto Rico." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/puerto-rico" locale: "en" --- # Puerto Rico Primary place hint: Puerto Rico ## Breadcrumbs [Caribbean](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/caribbean) > [Puerto Rico](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/puerto-rico) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/puerto-rico) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Puerto Rico ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Puerto Rico with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/north-america/united-states/puerto-rico/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) 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. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/4-days-in-puerto-rico-itinerary/) (practicalwanderlust.com) 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. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/puerto-rico/) (viatravelers.com) 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. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/destinations/puerto-rico/) (dangerous-business.com) 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. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/puerto-rico-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) 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. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/11-best-things-to-do-in-puerto-rico/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) 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. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/bioluminescent-bays-in-puerto-rico/) (traveldudes.com) 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 Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-puerto-rico-beaches/) (theplanetd.com) 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. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/puerto-rico-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) 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. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/know-before-you-go-an-introduction-to-puerto-rico-for-family-travelers/) (blog.trekaroo.com) 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. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-puerto-rico/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) 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. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/puerto-rico-with-kids/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) 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. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/puerto-rico-from-a-local-perspective/) (ytravelblog.com) 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. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-puerto-rico-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) 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. - [Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler](https://www.crazysexyfuntraveler.com/islands-culebra-vieques-in-puerto-rico/) (crazysexyfuntraveler.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJQRx4jT1g) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRK0SWb0DH4) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ObHq0AuW8) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erQQe_fGC58) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8FsIrZhyoY) (youtube.com) 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.