I am planning a family trip to San Juan, PR in mid-May.
How's weather there around that time?
Some say May is a hurricane season, so try to avoid it.
Some say it doesn't start until June.
I need an advice from someone with experience! =)
Any tips on travel to PR are appreciated.
If May isn't really the best time for San Juan, do you have any place to suggest for a family trip in May? I'm thinking about 3nights4days long and leaving from Washington DC.
Thanks again! =)
2007-03-06 07:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by KJ 1 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
As others have said here, you should be Ok in may with regards to Hurricanes and even in the main season, direct hits are not that common.
As for temps. hot with the chnace of rain (but usually it will be a short burst of heavy rain and then the sun will be back out).
As for things to do:
Consider renting a car, just bear in mind that driving is a little crazy, just keep your eyes on all your mirrors and you'll be fine. It's better than relying on organized trips in my opinion
Places to see.
Old San Juan - easily spend a few hours walking around here. It's a little hilly so maybe jump on the free trolley bus to El Morro (the fort) and work your way back down through the city. Plenty of places to eat and drink for all budgets. Try Breakfast at La Bombonera (one of the oldest establishments in the city)
El Yunque (rainforest) plus spend the afternoon at Luquillo Beach
Check out one of the grand hotels on a weekend evening and try your hand (feet) at some latin dancing.
Ponce on the South coast for more Puerto Rican architecture
Arecibo Observatory. The James Bond movie Golden Eye and also the Jodie Foster movie Contact were filmed there.
There is also this: Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve (Tel:787-722-5882). I have not been, but I would like to (it sounds a cool place to visit). You can have an escorted tour through the reserve on an electric trolley, but you have to book in advance.
Pnce in the south is also worth considering
Try the local food stands and just enjoy everything that the island has to offer.
Also check the online guides frommers.com, roughguide.com and visitthecoqui.wordpress.com
2007-03-06 10:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurricane season starts in June, however, do not let that discourage you from your trip. The fact is that PR is not hit by hurricanes that often and when it happens, it is usually in the months of August and September.
San Juan is a nice place to visit. The El Condado area has plenty of shops, restaurants and clubs as well as decent beaches.
Old San Juan is a "must see". Go to the old Spanish fortresses at El Morro and San Cristobal Castle. Buy a cheap kite and fly it at the grounds of El Morro.
Take the kids or your loved one to Parque de las Palomas and feed the pigeons.
Walk down the brick-paved streets, go to the shops or enjoy a drink at an open-air cafe.
There are also casinos at the major hotels and by the docks in Old San Juan.
Go to the Bacardi destillery in Cataño. Take the tour and enjoy some free Bacardi drinks at their bar.
If you have a day to get away, head east to "El Yunque" (Caribbean National Forest) and do some hiking, swim in the rivers and visit the El Portal De El Yunque visitor center.
Have fun in Puerto Rico!
2007-03-06 08:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by Humuhumunukunukuapuaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurricane season isn't until later in the fall - Sept, Oct and early Nov. Weather is lovely in San Juan in May - hot and tropical. My favorite website for planning travel to Puerto Rico is http://www.gotopuertorico.com/index.php
Don't miss the luminescent biobays in Vieques - you can canoe or kayak in the water at night and there are bright blue underwater organisms that glow in the dark. Its really cool. El Yunque Rainforest is another incredible family destination - lots of flora and fauna to explore. Old San Juan is full of history and amazing architecture for the kids to enjoy. Have a great trip!
2007-03-06 08:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by kimiq_ca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've gone to Puerto Rico the last 4 years the second week of May..........., we have never experienced any bad weather.. besides the occasional sun shower that only last 10 minutes or so. Those are cool....... I've seen a down pour come down across the street from where I've been standing....and not a drop on me. Puerto Rico is known for those quick showers.
You will love it......... try the Hilton Hotel in San Juan.... it's beautiful.
2007-03-06 10:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfect time to travel to Puerto Rico. Hurricane season starts in June. Have a Pina Cola for me
Have a great time.
2007-03-06 08:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pass June to November= HURRICANES! whilst you at the instant are not any afraid, the charges are great! December to April= maximum costly, snowbirds flock the island could, June, July= small window of danger, maximum inexpensive flights, accomodations
2016-10-17 10:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by scafuri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋