The Best of Puerto Rico Private Day Tour

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Duration:7 hours (approx.)
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

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How much of Puerto Rico can you see on one day?
Quite a lot. Puerto Rico is small, and has good infrastructure (road) so is easy to move from one place to the other. So, if your flight makes a long layover in PR, or if you stop on a cruise, or you want to see as much as possible in one day, this is the tour for you.

You will get a full tour of Old San Juan (know the history and culture of Puerto Rico), a beach forest (mangroves, lagoons), a cave and a glimpse of the rain forest.

This is not a regular commercial tour. I will show you different places. I will give you a lot of interesting information in a fun/informal way. We can be spontaneous. You can get to "feel", "breath" and "enjoy" Puerto Rico.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Isla Verde
Named after a small cay out of the coast of Carolina. An important tourism destination located close to the San Juan International Airport. There are good restaurants in the area, if you get hungry.
2. Pinones
A very interesting settlement full of natural resources and Afro-American culture. The residents of Pinones are descendants of the slaves that were liberated during the last few centuries.
3. Bosque Estatal de Pinones
The largest protected mangrove forest in Puerto Rico. We can visit the Pinones Lagoon, a beautiful place that most people (including locals) don't know it exists. Get to know the history and culture of our African-American descendants.
4. Loiza Aldea
Visit the capital of the Afro-American culture in Puerto Rico. Get to know our music, traditions and cultural activities.
5. Playa Vacia Talega
We will drive by some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see. If you want to go for a swim, we can stop and enjoy the warm water. Bring your swimsuit, just in case. This is a private tour, we can customize it according to your needs.
6. Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz
Puerto Rico has an amazing cave system. Maria de la Cruz is a relatively small cave (for Puerto Rican standards), but is an important archeological site. Is a great place to experience our geography, fauna and flora. Sometimes they have cultural activities that include African dances.
7. Rio Grande
Short hike on our tropical forest. Swim on pristine waters. Bring your swimsuit, towel and an extra set of cloth.
8.
Short hike on the rain forest, and the possibility to swim in the river.
9. Old San Juan
Then you will go to Old San Juan. We get a full private tour of the old city. Enjoy amazing views of the San Juan Bay. Get to know the history of one of the oldest cities in the Hemisphere (America). If you want to go into the forts (the largest built on the Hemisphere), we can do a tour inside* (the cover charge is $10/adult). If you want to go to La Perla (iconic town), I can take you there. We can go into the oldest churches in America. Know how locals live in Puerto Rico. This is a private tour, so it is up to you how long you want to stay on each stop. *Some attractions might be closed because of the COVID.
10. Laguna del Condado
Great natural resources within the town of Santurce. Beautiful views, natural resources and a lot of history.

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Posted By : Drake_B
Great excursion with Javier! One of the best parts of the day was having lunch at a local spot. Also enjoyed all of the history of Old San Juan! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-01-27 10:01:45

Posted By : kimberlydL1896RE
We thought we knew what to expect during our tour, and we were just blown away! Javier was so warm and welcoming upon greeting us, and he went out of his way to make sure everyone in our group got to see what they wanted.

His love and knowledge of San Juan / Puerto Rico was so apparent and he left us with greater appreciation and knowledge of this amazing place.

We got to see and do so much during our tour, and Javier listened and gave us time to linger over the things we were particularly interested in. As we traveled from one place to the next he also had lots of knowledge to share about towns and neighborhoods we passed through, food, local lore, and things to do. With his help, we didn’t waste a single moment!
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Posted On : 2024-01-05 20:05:39

Posted By : Pathfinder607691
Fabulous guide, Javier Ruiz, took us off the beaten path to see small town life as well as major attractions as was requested. He is a knowledgeable, patient guide to understanding the history to current conditions within the country. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to spend the day with Javier!
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 08:46:48

Posted By : Leslie_B
Javier is an outstanding tour guide! He is friendly, pleasant, patient and is a wealth of knowledge! We enjoyed our day with him so much and PR was the highlight of our trip! We experienced and learned so much in 6 hours, and so much more than the usual tourist attractions. I would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 12:14:52

Posted By : ereale
Wonderful tour - we had a late flight home after a cruise and decided a tour of the area would be perfect. We were picked up at the port (great communication) and had an amazing day seeing San Juan. We can not wait to come back again and do a longer hike in the rain forest.
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Posted On : 2023-11-12 14:16:50

Posted By : Byronmina89
From the onset, it was evident that touring with Javier was going to be an unparalleled experience. His vast knowledge, paired with his genuine passion for the region. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-10-28 11:02:57

Posted By : Chaundra_B
Best tour! We saw so much in one day. Explored and learned history. Our tour guide Javier was amazing!! Would definitely do this again. Thank you Javier !
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Posted On : 2023-08-17 09:15:03

Posted By : Michele S
Super friendly and knowledgeable. Best part was the rainforest and the cave. Nice to have a local to drive everywhere and take you to local spots like lunch
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Posted On : 2023-06-29 15:10:46

Posted By : Shawn_B
Simply stated - Javier provided the best private tour that my family and I have ever experienced!
His knowlege of historical events, refreshing perspective on social issues, great attitude, and healthy sense of humor made every minute of our tour absolutely "worth it" in every sense of the phrase. He made us feel very comfortable throughout the day. It felt like we where spending the day with a distant relative. We couldn't have been more thankful and tried to show it every step of the way (e.g., lunch with and on us was a first - thanks again Javier for sharing the baked fish).
Regardless of how trivial, Javier answered everyone of our questions thoroughly and patiently.

Javier, you have found your calling my friend! My family and I wish you and your family peace, great health, and happiness.
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Posted On : 2023-06-23 10:18:56

Posted By : Escape817567
We had such a great day. What an amazing experience to see a different side of Puerto Rico. Javier was very kind and very knowledgeable about his home and really loves sharing it. The rain forest was breathtaking and I loved just listening to the sounds of nature. The fresh air didn't hurt either. Lunch at the bakery was amazing! We will definitely recommend Javier to our friends and hopefully be back in Puerto Rico again 😁
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Posted On : 2023-03-30 20:44:53