For lodging in San Juan, book a stay at the gayest hotel in Puerto Rico, the Coqui Del Mar Guest House. This clothing-optional resort boasts two pools, a hot tub, daily brunch, and Taco Tuesdays to mingle with fellow guests and other gay travelers. In Ponce, you’ll love the 60’s club aesthetic of The Fox Hotel.
The western towns are laid-back beautiful beaches on the island, with amazing surfing, horse rides, fresh seafood, and a wildlife refuge. The Eastern rainforest towns are surrounded by natural beauty in the mountains and are very local, and family oriented. If you’re the adventurous type, explore all of Puerto Rico’s beauty and culture in a luxury camper van.

Costs

Lodging is the most expensive part of a Puerto Rico holiday. After that, you can find all your creature comforts at significantly lower prices than in the US like groceries, gym memberships, restaurants, drinks, theater, tickets, haircuts, and clothes. Daily living costs $50-$90 a day per person.

Whether you stay in San Juan or travel to the coasts the best way to get around is by car. There are plenty of Ubers and taxis, but you might save money by renting. Weekly rentals at the airport can run as low as $100 right at the airport.

It’s advised to not drink tap water in Puerto Rico, so plan to spend $20 a week on bulk water bottles.

Places to Visit

The Yunque Rainforest is a treasure on the east side of the island. Book a private tour with Antonio through Coqui Del Mar and he’ll take you to the secret waterfall where gay men come to swim and play.
From there visit the natural wonder of Mosquito Bay, where at night the bioluminescent organisms provide amazing streaks of blue in the water.

In San Juan, the best areas to visit are Santurce and Old San Juan. Santurce is the gay epicenter full of clubs, bars, drag shows, and a good place to meet a special friend from Grindr. The all-night party at the open-air Las Placitas Mercado cannot be missed.

Old San Juan transports you to a magical world of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and 500 years of history. Nearby is Escambaron beach, which hosts diving and snorkeling adventures as well as the “Be a Mermaid for a Day” excursion.

As the Rum capital of the Caribbean, no trip is complete without a tour and tasting of the Bacardi Distillery, a quick drive from San Juan.
If you’re a current or aspiring Circuit Queen, book your tickets for the Hydro Carribena Festival located in San Juan each July. And because the weather is tropical year-round, grab your harness for Winter Pride Fest in December.

No matter if you want to be an Instagram Mermaid for the day, hike the majestic rainforests, party on the beach, or gogo in the streets, Puerto Rico has so much to offer gay travelers. Diviertete!

Have a fun holiday!

Articole wrote by Jordan K (member of our community, own experience in Puerto Rico).