Americans don't even need a passport —remember, Puerto Rico is part of the US—but all travelers should take extra precautions and stay up to date on the latest coronavirus guidelines. Although policies around the coronavirus are shifting, Puerto Rico has employed curfews, social distancing, and mask requirements to combat the disease. The island has also launched an ambitious vaccination program and seeks to vaccinate , people by June. Hurricane season lasts from June to November.
The good news is that your odds of experiencing a hurricane are extremely low. Although Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Maria in , the last time the island experienced that severe of a storm was in Parts of Puerto Rico are still recovering from Hurricane Maria, but the island is rebuilding quickly and is safe to visit right now.
For more information, check out our Puerto Rico tourism update. Or, better yet, talk to one of our travel planners in Puerto Rico.
Off-peak season is a little rainier, but not by much. Plus, traveling during the offpeak season also means you can check out the best places to visit in Puerto Rico with fewer crowds. Locals tell us that you'll find cool things to do in Puerto Rico all year round, and traveling in the offseason is a great opportunity to get some local advice. Puerto Rico has a fantastic festival calendar. Best of all, locals tell us you can enjoy most festivals for free.
Benefit from local insights —our trip planners can build your Puerto Rico itinerary around a fiesta or two. Fiestas patronales are religious festivals of patron saints that occur year-round, complete with lots of dancing, drinking, and feasting. Locals advise that some things to do in Puerto Rico have seasonal availability.
This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain. February is the driest month. March is the most sunny month. No idea where to travel to this year? We now have a tool which suggests which destination suits your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner. Mexico is a destination where you can immerse yourself in ancient cultures and civilizations. In this article we have listed our favorite Mayan ruins, Mayan temples and sustainable places to stay around these temples.
I promise that you will not find a better location, better views, nicer rooms or lovelier staff anywhere in Costa Rica. This place really goes above and beyond. You will never forget a trip to the Grand Canyon.
This famous national park of America is considered one of the 7 world wonders and is one to add to your bucket list. Villa del Faro is an absolutely magical place. You can walk for miles on an empty beach where the only footprints could be your own. Nature is still untouched here.
Snowy mountains, clear blue lakes and green forests make Banff National Park a wonderful bucket list destination.
The pristine wilderness is a mecca for walkers. Grand Teton National Park dominates the landscape with its amazing rough, snow-capped peaks that suddenly rise out of the heavens.
Generally, Puerto Rico is breezy, and not very humid, even on a super hot day, breezes makes the heat pleasantly enjoyable. Of course, the best way to beat the heat, is by jumping into our beautiful waters. Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico The official hurricane season in Puerto Rico is from June 1 to November 30, tropical storms typically hit the island during this time.
June to November is clearly a long season with risks of tropical storms and hurricanes, but island life goes on as normal for residents, they continue enjoying the island treasures. During hurricane season, many residents prepare their homes in case of tropical storms and pay attention to weather reports for safety while using the beaches and surfing.
Hotels are open, and tourist activities are just as fun. Summer is actually the high season for residents since school age children are off school. Some of the best vacation deals are during this time of the year with hotels and airlines trying to fill up rooms and seats during this low travel season.
Historically, unlike Florida, Puerto Rico only gets hit by major storms and hurricanes many years apart. The majority of storms and hurricanes have taken place in the month of September. List of Hurricanes that affected Puerto Rico — Hurricane Maria — A category 5 hit Puerto Rico, the biggest hurricane to hit the island in almost a century. The island of Culebra suffered the most damage, destroying homes for many residents.
Tropical winds from the storm left millions of residents without electricity. Roads were closed due to flooding. Georges caused 3. Ten of thousands residents were left homeless, there were major damages to roads, agriculture and infrastructure due to heavy wind and rains and severe flooding.
About 1. The east coast of Puerto Rico was hit hardest during Hurricane Hugo. Agricultural damage was severe and about 28, were left homeless.
Due to flooding, a few roads and bridges were destroyed. There was a total of 12 deaths, half of victims lived in the town of Guayama; some were electrocuted by fallen power lines. Hurricane created strong winds, heavy rain and strong seas.
Most of the damage was to agriculture. The town of Utuado took the major hit, four neighborhoods were totally under water, 6, had to leave their homes.
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