Full Day Vamos Pa la Isla Southwest Experience

4.8 (20 reviews) San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Duration6h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Yes, Puerto Rico is an island but for locals, this is a common saying meaning to see the island beyond San Juan. In this tour, you’ll be able to explore the breathtaking views the South of the Island has to offer. Walk through the beautiful neoclassical buildings that decorate the town square of Ponce, the second-largest city in Puerto Rico, and explore why the city gets the name Ciudad Señorial. Make your way into Guánica, the paradise of eternal summer, home of the Dry Forest, declared a United Nation’s World Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy a dip at Playa Jaboncillo, a hidden clear water gem inside the forest with an amazing view of the Bay of Guánica. Finish your day with a visit to the Salt Flats of Cabo Rojo and take a dip at Buyé Beach.

For guests that come in cruise ships to the town of Ponce, the tour can be arranged to fit your time at shore.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center
    1h · Admission ticket included
    *not open on Mondays/ Tuesdays*

    One of the most significant pre-Columbian archaeological sites in the Caribbean. Discovered in 1975 after Tropical Storm Eloise exposed ancient pottery and artifacts, the site offers a glimpse into the complex cultures that inhabited Puerto Rico centuries before the conquest and colonization of Spain.
  2. Ponce
    2h
    Visit and learn about the second biggest city in Puerto Rico, Ponce as we drive around the colorful streets. Once in the small town square, guests will enjoy free time to explore on their own. In the plaza, you will be able to admire historical buildings like the Parque de Bombas, City Hall, Banco Popular Building, Melia Hotel. This is the first stop for bathroom, snacks, coffee, and shopping.
  3. Yauco
    1h
    Yauco, the coffee city of Puerto Rico. Explore the plaza and the colorful steep streets of Yauco. Learn about the history of the once fruitful coffee industry in Puerto Rico. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the town square. Guests will have a chance to take photos at the most colorful sites: Plaza Pablo El Negro and Yaucromatic.
  4. San German
    2h
    Step into the history of San Germán, one of Puerto Rico’s oldest and most historically significant towns, where centuries of history can still be experienced through its streets, architecture, and landmarks.

    We begin in the town square, taking time to walk through the historic center and appreciate the architecture of this charming town. As we explore, your guide will share stories about San Germán’s origins, its role in the development of Puerto Rico, and the people and communities that shaped its history.

    Our visit includes Porta Coeli, one of the most recognizable historic landmarks in San Germán and one of the oldest surviving churches in Puerto Rico. We’ll learn about its religious and architectural significance and the important role it has played in the history of the town.

    At the Museo de la Farmacia, you'll learn the history of medicine and pharmacy in Puerto Rico, where historic objects offer a glimpse into how traditional remedies evolved on the island.
  5. Bosque Estatal de Guanica
    1h
    Ever been to a dry forest? Visit UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve the Guanica Dry Forest. Our tour tour guide will take you through the forest by car so you can explore the cacti that decorates the trails. Take a dip at Jaboncillo Beach and enjoy the views of Punta Ballena Beach.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For guests staying at Airbnbs in Old San Juan, please pick as your pick-up location Plaza Colón. For those staying in Airbnb in the Isla Verde area choose the closest hotel in the list to your Airbnb. For guests staying in Airbnb in Ponce, pick Plaza de las Delicias.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Life vests and available for kids, please let us know the weight and age.
  • The 10hours includes the time to get to each place from pick up to drop off from San Juan
  • Guests with pick up in Ponce: tour lasts 7 hours

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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