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
Spring Adventures with Kids in Puerto Rico
We pulled these 9 spring 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.
9 adventures found
San Juan, PR
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
A six-level Spanish fortress on the headland, with tunnels, sentry boxes and the best kite-flying lawn in the Caribbean.
- Nature
- Ages 4+
- ~3h
- Paid
Arecibo, PR
Parque Nacional Cueva Ventana
Walk through a bat cave on a guided tour to a window-shaped opening in a cliff, framing a green view over the Rio Grande de Arecibo valley.
- Hiking
- Ages 6+
- ~2h
- Paid
Camuy, PR
Parque Nacional Cavernas del Rio Camuy
One of the largest cave systems in the world, entered by trolley down into a sinkhole, with a subterranean river running far below the walkway.
- Nature
- Ages 5+
- ~3h
- Paid
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
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
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
San Juan, PR
Castillo San Cristobal
The largest Spanish fort built in the Americas, with a tunnel system, a dungeon and centuries-old ship drawings scratched into the walls.
- Nature
- Ages 5+
- ~2h
- Paid
Vieques, PR
Sun Bay (Balneario Sun Bay)
A mile-long public crescent of calm turquoise water with picnic shelters, wild horses on the grass, and almost nobody on it.
- Swimming
- Ages 1+
- ~4h
- Paid