Puerto Rico Holiday Villas
Abundant in tropical rainforest, warm turquoise waters, sun-kissed beaches, and other natural riches, Puerto Rico is a vibrant, multi-cultural destination with an infectious music scene, fast-paced nightlife, Latin rhythms and rose-tinted tropical sunsets.
The island is an interesting mix of the old and new. Trendy restaurants share space with 15th-century Spanish forts. Sparkling new shopping malls neighbour the evergreen tropical rainforests and glitzy casinos give company to postcard-perfect beaches, caves and offshore coral reefs. No matter what your idea of a perfect holiday, you’ll find something to catch your imagination in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Vacation Rentals
Puerto Rico offers a wide array of vacation rentals to meet all requirements, budgets and tastes. Whether you are on a honeymoon, travelling single, or holidaying with family or friends, you’ll find a vacation home that is perfect for your group size.
Vacation rentals in Puerto Rico are conveniently located within easy distance of beaches, water sports opportunities and places of natural beauty. These holiday homes are designed to provide you a perfect Caribbean experience. The rentals are well-equipped with all modern amenities and some even have their own Jacuzzi and private pools.
Things to see and do in Puerto Rico
Arecibo Observatory
The Observatory is home to one of the largest radar/radio telescopes in the world with a diameter of 1000ft (305m). The telescope is used to study three major research areas: radio astronomy, aeronomy, and radar astronomy
Museums
The capital San Juan hosts many interesting museums including the Casa de los Contrafuertes, which houses the African Heritage Museum, and Casa del Callejón, a traditional Spanish-style home that holds the Museum of Colonial Architecture and the Museum of the Puerto Rican Family.
Old San Juan
Plaza de San José is scenic area comprising museums and pleasant cafés. Visitors can view the colonial Spanish fortresses of El Morro and San Cristobal perched on cliff tops, and enjoy the spectacular views from the 17th-century City Wall.
Ponce
The beautiful town of Ponce, on the southern side of the island, is situated near many good beaches. You can visit the Museum of Art in Ponce, which contains more than 1,000 paintings and 400 sculptures, ranging from ancient classical to contemporary art.
San José Church
This is the second-oldest church in the Western hemisphere. It is where Ponce de León's body was interred until the early 20th century.
Nightlife in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico offers a vibrant and pulsating nightlife. Most shops open till late. Visitors can sit in the squares of old San Juan and indulge in people-watching over their favourite drink. The locals usually favour traditional Latin dance clubs with large dance floors, which often have live bands playing salsa and merengue music. Casinos generally open at noon and close at around 0400 daily.
Food and Drink in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico abounds with good restaurants, catering for all tastes from local cuisine to Spanish, Chinese, French, Greek and Italian delicacies. The island cuisine is Spanish-based, with rice and beans as the staple diet. Specialities include Paella, chicken dishes, black bean soup, beef stew, and land crabs. Some of the best restaurants and eateries can be found in the capital San Juan.
