Line 4 · Beach

Puerto Rico with kids

San Juan & El Yunque

Best timeDec–Apr
Getting thereFly
Good forBeach, History & culture, Wildlife & national parks

Old San Juan's forts, the El Yunque rainforest, and a bioluminescent bay kayak at night.

No passport needed for US citizens.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,840
Mid-range (3★)$2,440
Luxury (5★)$4,250

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarBest
  4. AprBest
  5. MayGood
  6. JunGood
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepGood
  10. OctGood
  11. NovGood
  12. DecBest

Top attractions in San Juan & El Yunque

  1. Old San JuanColorful colonial streets
  2. Castillo San Felipe del MorroSpanish fort
  3. Castillo San CristóbalLargest Spanish fort in the Americas
  4. El Yunque National ForestRainforest
  5. Laguna GrandeBioluminescent bay, Fajardo
  6. Flamenco BeachCulebra
  7. Luquillo BeachCalm water
  8. Río Camuy Cave ParkGiant caves
  9. PonceHistoric city
  10. Isla Verde BeachNear San Juan

Where to eat in San Juan & El Yunque

  1. Raíces$$Puerto Rican classics
  2. El Jibarito$$Home cooking
  3. Lote 23$Food truck park
  4. Marmalade$$$Fine dining
  5. Señor Paleta$Ice pops
  6. Luquillo kioskos$Beachside stalls
  7. Guavate lechoneras$Roast pork route
  8. La Placita de Santurce$$Market square

Things to do

  1. Night kayak a bio bayGlowing water
  2. Hike to La Mina FallsEl Yunque
  3. Day trip to CulebraFerry or short flight
  4. SnorkelCulebra or Fajardo
  5. Salsa lessonSan Juan
  6. Explore El Morro's tunnelsFree with entry
  7. Free Old San Juan trolleyHop on and off
  8. Zipline at Toro VerdeOne of the longest in the world
  9. Surf in RincónWinter swells
  10. Coffee hacienda tourMountain towns

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