Rio Grande, PR
El Yunque National Forest
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system, with roadside waterfalls and a canopy tower a short walk from the car.
- Hiking
- Ages 4+
- ~5h
- Free
Free Things to Do with Kids in Puerto Rico
We pulled these 10 free adventures out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in Puerto Rico. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.
10 adventures found
Aguadilla, PR
Crash Boat Beach
Submerged pier pilings have grown coral and sponge into an artificial reef, making this the easiest genuinely good snorkel on the west coast.
- Snorkeling
- Ages 5+
- ~3h
- Free
Cabo Rojo, PR
Playa Buye
A calm, shallow, palm-shaded cove on Puerto Rico's west coast, and one of the gentlest beaches on the island for toddlers and nervous swimmers.
- Swimming
- Ages 1+
- ~4h
- Free
Cabo Rojo, PR
Playa Sucia (La Playuela)
A curved bay under limestone cliffs at the island's south-west tip, with the 1882 Los Morrillos lighthouse on the headland above.
- Swimming
- Ages 4+
- ~4h
- Free
Culebra, PR
Tamarindo Beach
Swim out a short way from a quiet Culebra shore and you are over turtle grass where green sea turtles graze most mornings. No facilities at all.
- Snorkeling
- Ages 5+
- ~3h
- Free
Guanica, PR
Bosque Estatal de Guanica
A UN biosphere reserve of subtropical dry forest - cactus, thorn scrub and rare birds - with hot coastal trails leading down to empty beaches.
- Hiking
- Ages 6+
- ~4h
- Free
Isabela, PR
Playa Jobos
A limestone-framed bay on the north-west coast with a reliable surf break at one end and sheltered tide pools for children at the other.
- Surfing
- Ages 6+
- ~3h
- Free
Loiza, PR
Pinones
A coastal boardwalk and bike path through mangrove and palm, lined with kiosks frying the best street food on the island.
- Biking
- Ages 4+
- ~4h
- Free
Luquillo, PR
Charco Frio, Rio Sabana
A cold, clear river pool on the edge of El Yunque, reached by a short forest walk - a local swimming hole rather than a sight.
- Swimming
- Ages 5+
- ~3h
- Free
Rincon, PR
Domes Beach
Puerto Rico's best-known surf break, with beginner lessons when the summer swell drops and humpback whales passing offshore in winter.
- Surfing
- Ages 8+
- ~3h
- Free