I was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and moved back to the island as an adult. I have lived in Puerto Rico full-time since September 2019, in the town of Humacao. I regularly write about Puerto Rico for outlets like AFAR, TripAdvisor, and Travel + Leisure. As a location independent writer and travel content creator,…
Toro Verde Puerto Rico features the longest zipline in America and second largest in the world. Located in Orocovis, deep in the mountains, this makes a great day trip from San Juan for adventure lovers and thrill seekers. Toro Verde is a well known adventure company that also owns the largest zipline in the entire…
Casa Bacardi is the largest rum distillery in the world, producing the most popular and heavily awarded brand of premium rum. It’s a popular day trip for the more than 1 million cruise ship visitors that land in San Juan’s port every year, though it’s easier and cheaper to visit on your own. Rum has…
Stop the presses: there are pink lakes in Puerto Rico! You can find them in Cabo Rojo, on the southwest side of the island. I recently saw pink lakes for the first time in Mexico and was amazed. Pink is a magical color as is, but sprinkled throughout a body water, which we automatically associate…
Thinking about visiting the Vieques bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico? You should — it’s well worth the trip. Vieques is a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico that is comparatively untouched and offers a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of San Juan, the first stop for most tourists visiting Puerto Rico. The…