Puerto Rico is a popular Tourist destination and a large number of tourist do plan to visit Puerto Rico tour every year due to Black sand beach Puerto Rico attracts most of visitors. Puerto Rico Island is most popular for tourist of USA and European country for its diverse landscape, white sandy beach and crystal clear water, waterfalls with mountains, unique rainforest, water activities and also vibrant culture. The article about Puerto Rico tour, package and timing details and also how to visit Playa Negra-Black sand Beach Puerto Rico in Caribbean Sea.

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Puerto Rico Tours

Puerto Rico is a part of United State of America but it is not recognized as state. It was founded by Christopher Columbus in 1943 and taken by the Spanish Empire. The Island was important to the Spanish because of its location and wealth. After the Spanish-American war in 1898, the United State invaded and occupied Puerto Rico.

The capital city of Puerto Rico is San Juan which is rich in Historical significance. It is an Island whose mountain beauty and sea beauty fascinate anyone. This Territory is full of incredible beauty forcibly Puerto Rico Tour. The most beautiful woman in the world lives there and the lifestyle of the people is very advanced. The area of the Island is 3424 sq miles and with population is 32 lakhs. Their official language is English and Spanish. But most of the inhabitants like to speak Spanish language. The US Dollar has become the Currency used in the territory. After reaching the Island, Most popular and best way to explore Old Puerto Rico and beaches, is rent a car.

Black Sand Beach Puerto Rico

Playa Negra is one of the most popular Black Sand beach in the Island of Vieques in Puerto Rico, amazing for tourist, for its striking black volcanic sand. Another Black Sand Beach in Puerto Rico is Playa Los Bohios in Maunabo, south east coast of the Island. The black sand is formed by volcanic materials and minerals. There are lots of large erodes rocks have on the top of the mountains. With rain water is washing heavily the Island’s volcanic origins and magnetic minerals from mountains black rocks, comes via cannel to the Sea and at last formed black sand beach. The remote beach has bit challenge to reach and is perfect for adventure lover and seekers. The water in the beach is not perfect for any water activities. 

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Black Sand Beach Puerto Rico  

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Puerto Rico Beach

One of the most attractive and popular beach in Caribbean Sea is Puetro Rico Beach. Pleasing beaches, natural waterfalls, rain forest, vibrant culture and historical sites makes the Island an amazing tourist destination in the world. There are most popular beaches are Crash Boat Beach, Buye Beach, Bunny Spot, Steps Beach, Maria’s Beach, Playa La Chiva Beach. 

How to visit Puerto Rico Island

An American citizen do not need passport to visit Puerto Rico Island, only with ID proof due to the Island is a territory of USA. But, if you are not an American Citizen, You have to need Passport for International travel.

By Ship

The well-known Puerto Rico Island is located at North Eastern region of Caribbean Sea. A beautiful port, San Juan Port is well connected with others country by Sea route. The Island is pinpoint as1000 miles away from City Miami, Florida. The Island is situated in between Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. For travel by cruise, time taken 4 to 5 days.

By Flight

The Island is also well connected with by airway and is the best way to visit Puerto Rico Island. There are three International airports and many more regional airports are available in Puerto Rico Island to visit. Airports like Luis Munoz Marin International Airports (SJU) located in capital City San Juan and is the largest and busiest airport in Puerto Rico Island. Another popular airport Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) located in Aguadilla and others International Airport is Mercedita Airport (PSE) located in Ponce city. A large number of regional airports are there like Vieques Airport (VQS), Culebra Airport (CPX) and Isla Grande Airport (SIG) and many more serves from different location.  For tour Puerto Rico, you will try to reach Florida by flight or train.  Florida is an important state of USA and major cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando are well connected with San Juan and Aguadilla. To reach the Island from major city of Florida state around 2.5 to 3 hours to fly around 1600 km.  You will also find direct flight from Washington, New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, North Carolina and also Philadelphia to direct flight San Juan Airport in Puerto Rico

Things to do in Puerto Rico San Juan

The Island beach has unique beauty and must explore Old Sun Juan, EI Yunque and the Island offers Rain Forest ATV’S and Ziplining, water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving and most popular activities Speed boat riding from Fajardo. Your Puerto Rico trip will not complete if you not visit EI Yunque National forest. You also must visit Samuel Lind art Studio. You will find greenest trees, too beautiful waterfalls and hikes that it could take you an entire day to explore the entire forest. You can enjoy EI Toro Adventure, which is second largest Zipline in the world. You can do the adventure activities are in Puerto Rico. The activities are as follows-

1.     Zipline    2. Monster    3. Climbing Tower   4. Beast   5.  Toro Bike 6. Toro Roller

Cueva Del Indio is a favorite beach in the Island, the views is just absolutely breathtaking, view point and so many photo catching opportunities.

 

Best Time to Visit Puerto Rico 2025

All the Year round you can visit Puerto Rico Island due to pleasant weather and Climate of the place is so comfortable around temp. 20 to 28 degree Celsius. Generally, January is the coldest month in the region. The best time to visit Puerto Rico generally December to April, accordingto Tripadvisor. The period of time, offers best weather for enjoyable beaches and outdoor activities, warm temperature, sunny skies and minimum rain. This period is also peak season of the destination, a large number of tourist visits the Island every year that time. 

Bioluminescent Beach Puerto Rico

There are three amazing bioluminescent beaches like- 1.  Mosquito Bay located in Vieques Island, which is the brightest beach in the world recorded as Guinness book 2. Laguna Grande beach located in Fajardo Beach Puerto Rico Beaches 3. La Parguera beach located in Lajas, it is the only beach for night view navigation, and motorized boat are allowed. Microscopic dinoflagellates are present in water are the main source of bioluminescent. On moonless night when kayaking, snorkeling or running speed boat, the most amazing (glowing water) phenomenon occurs on beach water.

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