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Whether you’re looking for local travel tips or easy guides to help you explore the island, the Marco Polo Collection’s blog is full of ideas to elevate your next stay in Puerto Rico. Browse the latest entries below…

Three Easy Ways to Enjoy the Water
If you're staying in the surf town Luquillo or the tony Bahia Beach Resort, you're in the right spot to enjoy some of Puerto Rico's most captivating water experiences. Here are three local adventures that combine natural beauty with a touch of adventure. Spend the day...

Natural Wonders in Puerto Rico: Rainforest Trails to Urban escapes
If you’ve already checked off Old San Juan, rum tours, and mojitos, consider putting Puerto Rico’s natural wonders at the top of the list next time. On the itinerary: rainforest trails, bioluminescent bays, coastal nature reserves—and they’re all surprisingly close to...

A Stylish Detour in Miramar & Santurce
From James Beard-nominated chefs to buzzy new bars, Miramar & santurce is where the creative energy is running high. Conveniently located between Old San Juan and SJU airport—just a 15 min drive from Ocean Park and Isla Verde and around the corner of Condado—the...

Nonstop to Paradise: Find Direct Flights to San Juan
Thinking about Puerto Rico for your next getaway? Good news.... getting here just got easier. This year, airlines are adding new routes to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)—increasing the number of nonstop flights. Whether you're looking for a...

Discover San Juan’s top events in summer 2025
From Def Leppard’s arena rock return on May 15 to a rare symphonic tribute to Héctor Lavoe on August 3, Puerto Rico’s summer calendar spans genres, generations, and stages. In between, you’ll find a flamenco-fueled concert by the Gipsy Kings (May 25), the islandwide...

Ocean Park: San Juan’s Effortlessly Cool Beach Neighborhood
No big hotel chains—just a long stretch of beach, a buzzing food scene, and a crowd that prefers things local. Ocean Park has always been a haven in the midst of the city: a laid-back, beachfront enclave where mid-century homes, guesthouses, and open-air cafés now sit...

Three Easy Ways to Enjoy the Water
If you're staying in the surf town Luquillo or the tony Bahia Beach Resort, you're in the right spot to enjoy some of Puerto Rico's most captivating water experiences. Here are three local adventures that combine natural beauty with a touch of adventure. Spend the day...

Natural Wonders in Puerto Rico: Rainforest Trails to Urban escapes
If you’ve already checked off Old San Juan, rum tours, and mojitos, consider putting Puerto Rico’s natural wonders at the top of the list next time. On the itinerary: rainforest trails, bioluminescent bays, coastal nature reserves—and they’re all surprisingly close to...

A Stylish Detour in Miramar & Santurce
From James Beard-nominated chefs to buzzy new bars, Miramar & santurce is where the creative energy is running high. Conveniently located between Old San Juan and SJU airport—just a 15 min drive from Ocean Park and Isla Verde and around the corner of Condado—the...

Nonstop to Paradise: Find Direct Flights to San Juan
Thinking about Puerto Rico for your next getaway? Good news.... getting here just got easier. This year, airlines are adding new routes to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)—increasing the number of nonstop flights. Whether you're looking for a...

Discover San Juan’s top events in summer 2025
From Def Leppard’s arena rock return on May 15 to a rare symphonic tribute to Héctor Lavoe on August 3, Puerto Rico’s summer calendar spans genres, generations, and stages. In between, you’ll find a flamenco-fueled concert by the Gipsy Kings (May 25), the islandwide...

Ocean Park: San Juan’s Effortlessly Cool Beach Neighborhood
No big hotel chains—just a long stretch of beach, a buzzing food scene, and a crowd that prefers things local. Ocean Park has always been a haven in the midst of the city: a laid-back, beachfront enclave where mid-century homes, guesthouses, and open-air cafés now sit...