2007-03-19 02:37:57 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin D 1 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
I would like to warn you that that weekend is Holy Week, PR is pretty much catholic... so be prepared to find some places closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Even when you are not looking for touristy things... I hope you plan to visit Old San Juan and El Yunque (those are a most if you haven't been to PR). Eat at El Jibarito at Sol Street in Old San Juan, very casual and local.
In your way to El Yunque you will find many kiosks on the sides of the road. Stop and it the great alcapurrias, bacalaitos and piononos (greasy food, but delicious).
Also go to Pinones, next to the airport...same small kiosks next to the road (these are really good), it can't get cheaper than that.
For a beach that is not touristy I would go to Boqueron (Playa Sucia next to the lighthouse), Rincon, Aguadilla (Crashboat). Porta del Sol (west area) is not as tourist oriented as San Juan area, but you will find few traps in there. Just keep your eyes open, and wherever you see locals go to, that means it's good and cheap!
Locals go to ice skate in Aguadilla, kayaking in Fajardo bioluminiscent bay, and love Flamenco beach in Culebra island.
Visit www.gotopuertorico.com for touristy info just in case something might interest you. Also access www.endi.com for the local newspaper.
Have fun!
2007-03-19 14:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend going to Utuado. It is full of beautiful mountains that mesmerize you. The town (plaza) has some cute shops and cheap food. It is very rare to see any tourists from there. I am from Ohio and live in Utuado and people are always amazed to see a "gringa" in Utuado. Utuado also has a beautiful lake (Lago Dos Bocas) where you can take a boat ride across the lake. Also the "Cavernas de Camuy" aren't too far away.
2007-03-21 09:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Gringarican 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly bypass downtown to work out the Gaslamp it is fairly some exciting there is bars and golf equipment and eating places (some issues are a touch expensive yet no longer too undesirable) additionally the different exciting place to bypass to for bars is Pacific coastline, understand as PB to us locals. you additionally can bypass to old city there are a number of Mexican eating places there (old city Mexican Cafe is my admired they make tortillas splendid in front of you, so good). based what different kinds of issues you're into you will discover very virtually each and every little thing that is going on by using having a replica of the Reader you will discover those in front of liquor shops or CVS places like that. one extra concern in case you Italian Ice Cream you could bypass to Gellatos on India highway splendid off the 5 parkway there is likewise a touch theater the place they do smaller shows. have exciting and luxuriate on your stay in our captivating city.
2016-12-15 03:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay off the tourist traps. Go on line and request a copy of Que Pasa? a very informative magazine. Buy the paper on Friday and you'll find what is going on. You may go on line. www.endi.com
Dont go to the bars in el Condado. Go to Pinones or La Parguera or El Poblado de Boqueron or Rincon it all deppends on what you want to do..........
2007-03-19 03:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by amiguita_malu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A drive through Utuado and San Sebastion would be nice on your way to Rincon.
2007-03-22 18:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rincon. Nice beaches and cheap food. Don't go to Utuado. That town is so BORING!
2007-03-22 15:28:20 · answer #6 · answered by SANDRA Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋