Puerto Rico has all the elements you need to create a satisfying spring break. Aside from the obvious, the beach, the legal drinking age of 18 makes it easier for most college-age kids to get into all the parties, nightclubs, and bars.
When you first think that spring break, South Beach in Miami or Cancun, Mexico are usually the expected destinations. And, for most college students, spring break is in March, where cities in the northern United States are still frozen. The main attraction for most Spring Breakers is the beach!
Beaches
So what makes Puerto Rico an ideal candidate for a spring break getaway? First of all, it has an amazing beach. Although you do n’t have to go to the beach for spring break, it doesn’t matter, it’s where the biggest parties will always be. The beauty of Puerto Rico is the great variety of beaches to celebrate.
Puerto Rico’s beaches range from remote and secluded strips of sand to popular places to see and be seen. Most Spring Breakers look for crowded beach parties. Top beach party venues include:
- Isla Verde Beach in Carolina, San Juan
- Sun Bay Beach in Vieques
- Flamenco Beach in Culebra
- Sucia Beach in Cabo Rojo
- Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo
For those who desire nothing less than sun, sand, and sun-kissed revelers enjoying a slice of the goodness of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico will provide.
Of course, a beach alone is not a spring break. You need places to party at night, places to sleep (that cater to a student budget), and a place that is an easy plane flight away from the university.
Night life
If you’re looking for where to go after sunset, San Juan will give you enough options to satisfy even the most enthusiastic party animals. From low-slung nightclubs to smoothing and sexy lounges to all kinds of bars, the capital will keep you busy until it’s time to head back to the beach.
Party boats are another fun option, the “floating nightclub” concept is often a big hit with the Spring Break set.
accommodation
San Juan has hotels to fit all budgets, from budget to silver spoon. There are a number of budget hotels, including Airbnb, hostels, and apartment rentals.
Once you leave San Juan, the good deals are more abundant. The beaches of Vieques and Culebra are some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Vieques and Culebra are islands off the mainland of Puerto Rico, easily accessible by boat. The islands have hotels, but no skyscrapers. They have bars, but there are no discos. The unspoiled beaches are the main reason people return year after year.
Air travel
Traditionally famous spring break spots are often the first to book early. With demand comes rising costs. If budget is a consideration, then Puerto Rico is a great alternative to the usual spring break hot spots. The flight from Miami to San Juan takes less than three hours, and from New York, it takes less than four hours. Since Puerto Rico is a US territory, if you are a US citizen, you do not need a passport to travel.
Puerto Rico is a bargain this season, with many hotels offering cheap deals and airfare available at surprisingly low prices. Look for the deals you can get and think about making sand angels instead of snow angels in March.
