Puerto Rico Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

Puerto Rico Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Sunbathers on Flamenco Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico
Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico (courtesy, Puerto Rico Tourism)

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Puerto Rico Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Matt Link

  • Winter and spring are expensive seasons. From mid-December to mid-April, snowbird tourists fleeing from cold northern climates flock to Puerto Rico. Winter is the driest season along the coasts but can be wet in mountain areas. Temperatures year-round have a relatively small range from 75°F to 85°F, but August can be the hottest and wettest month.
  • Driving and parking is a pain in Old San Juan. The narrow cobblestone streets were made for horse carriages. Opt instead for taxis or tourist shuttles.
  • Head to the Old San Juan for creative dining. Although Puerto Rico does not have a signature cuisine, the section of the Old City called SoFo (South of Fortaleza) is brimming with cool restaurants serving creative fusion cuisine.

Puerto Rico Overview

By Travel Expert: Matt Link
Looking more like a lush province of Spain versus an American territory, Puerto Rico is one of the most foreign experiences you can have in the U.S. Plus, it's one of the gayest vacation experiences in all the (often excruciatingly hetero) Caribbean. Read More

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Hotels

from: $180

Hotel El Convento

100 Calle Cristo
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901

Distance: 31.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Normandie Hotel

499 W. Munoz Rivera Ave
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902

Distance: 32.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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100 reviews
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InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino

5961 ISLA VERDE AVENUE
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979

Distance: 35.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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188 reviews
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Attractions

Tia Maria's Liquor Store

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326 Av. Jose de Diego, Santurce
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Distance: 30.9 mi. (from destination center)
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4_0

Krash

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1257 Ponce de Leon, Santurce
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Distance: 32.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Condado and Ocean Park Gay Beaches

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End of Calle Vendig, and between the ends of Calle Taft and Calle Santa Ana
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Distance: 33.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Puerto Rico

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 37.2 map Flight Deals to SJU

Other Smaller Airports near Puerto Rico

Distance (mi.)
Ponce Mercedita Airport 17.9 map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 31.4 map
Mayaguez Eugenio M De Hostos Airport 40.8 map

Flight Deals to Puerto Rico

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $205
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $220
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $229
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) $255
Charlotte (CLT) to San Juan (SJU) $259