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The best time to visit Puerto Rico is the cooler season, from December through April. The weather is more dry, and temperatures get milder. It’s a great time for surfing, snorkeling, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. In addition, visitors can witness Puerto Rico’s most vibrant celebrations: Festival de las Máscaras de Hatillo in December, San Sebastian Street Festival and Festival de la Novilla in January and Ponce Carnival in February. Shoulder season from April to June is also a good time to travel. Prices go down, and there are fewer crowds. The beginning of summer marks the arrival of heat and heavy rains in Puerto Rico, as well as the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which lasts until November.

37 things to do in Puerto Rico

San Sebastian Street Festival

January, 2024 Event

A vibrant carnival full of music, dances and street parties

Ponce Carnival (Carnaval Ponceño)

February 10-13, 2024 Event

Bury the sardine and party with vejigantes in Ponce

El Yunque National Forest

all year round Nature

Take a soul-refreshing trip to enchanted jungles

Kayaking in Bio Bay

all year round Activity

The illuminated water brings kayaking in Puerto Rico to the next level.

Noche de San Juan

June 23 Event

A massive midnight ocean plunge marks the feast of St. John in Puerto Rico

Día de Reyes

January 6 Event

One of the most colorful holidays in Puerto Rico is especially anticipated by children

Festival Indigena Jayuya

November 15–17, 2024 Event

Immerse yourself in indigenous culture in the mountains of central Puerto Rico

Festival de las Máscaras de Hatillo

December 28 Event

A colorful parade of masks and costumes kicks off the holiday season in Puerto Rico

Las Mañanitas

December 12 Event

A massive religious celebration and candle-lit procession in Ponce

Festival de la Novilla

January 15, 2023 Event

The agricultural event has become a massive fiesta celebrating country lifestyle

Festival de la Piña Paradisíaca

July 7–10, 2023 Event

Try all things pineapple and get to know a picturesque coastal community near Lajas

Festival de Santiago Apóstol

July 24–August 4, 2024 Event

A religious fiesta that blends Spanish traditions with African heritage

Noche Buena

December 24–25 Event

You can satisfy your sweet tooth during Puerto Rican Christmas

La Campechada

February 18–19, 2023 Event

City streets turn into a theater, an art gallery or a circus

Bioluminescent Bays

all year round Nature

Swimming or kayaking in bioluminescent waters can be your most memorable experience in Puerto Rico

Whale Watching

January–March Nature

Meet the beautiful sea mammals off the west coast of Puerto Rico

Guajataca Tunnel

all year round Activity

The historical tunnel now hosts a weekend crafts market

Festival Casals

May 25–June 8, 2024 Event

The premier cultural event in Puerto Rico and the largest classical music festival of the Caribbean

Surfing

September–April (best October–February) Activity

A dream destination for any surfer, Puerto Rico has a lot to offer to novices as well as pros

Snorkeling

all year round Activity

Discover the incredible marine life of coral reefs and mangrove coves of Puerto Rico

Diving

December–August Activity

Explore the deepest secrets of the Caribbean and discover its underwater world hidden from the plain sight

Baby Turtles

April–August Nature

Hatching season is a special time of the year in Puerto Rico

Kiteboarding

December–April | June–August Activity

Water sports, especially kiteboarding, is a must-try in Puerto Rico

Fishing

all year round (best August–September) Activity

Warm and rich with nutrients, Puerto Rican waters allow great fishing all year round

Kayaking and Canoeing

all year round Activity

Get lost in Puerto Rico's natural beauty

Birdwatching

all year round (best in November–May) Nature

Discover the avian world of Puerto Rico

Sailing

November–July (best November–January) Activity

Due to steady 10-15 knot wind virtually year-round, Puerto Rico is a paradise for sailing ethusiasts

Cabo Rojo Salt Flats

all year round Nature

Pink ponds are framed by turqoise ocean waters and the blue skies

Tanama Cave Tubing

all year round (best November–April) Activity

A fun activity in the karst region of Utuado

Cueva Ventana

all year round Nature

One of the most beautiful hikes in Puerto Rico

Waterfalls and Swimming Holes

all year round Nature

Escape tropical heat in the cool waters of jungle waterfalls

Rio Camuy Caves (Cavernas de Camuy)

all year round (best December–May) Nature

The largest cave system in the Western Hemisphere includes about 200 caves and caverns

Ceti

July–December Food

The favorite fish delicacy of the Arecibo region

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Celebrate the New Year Caribbean style!

Semana Santa (Easter)

March 24–31, 2024 Event

A religious holiday marked by processions and family gatherings

Puerto Rico Comic Con

March 29-31, 2024 Event

The largest comic convention in the Caribbean

Caribbean Cruises

December–May Activity

You will fall in love with the sun-kissed countries of the Caribbean

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