Language & Culture in Puerto Rico
Discover Puerto Rico, an island of multitudes.
There you’ll hear Spanish and English spoken side by side (and maybe pick up some new words while you’re at it). You’ll mingle with locals and see Taíno, Spanish, and U.S. influences converge all at once. And then you’ll see how easily forts and colonial architecture can blend in with modern buildings. When you explore Puerto Rico and its vibrant language and culture, you explore an island of harmonious differences.
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Day 1: San Juan
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationEnjoy free time to relax at the hotel during the afternoon
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Day 2: San Juan
Take an Old San Juan architecture tour led by a licensed, local architect
- Explore Old San Juan, a 500-year-old walled city that harbors blue cobblestone streets, Spanish patios, and frescoed chapels
Visit one of San Juan's museums, which may include:
- Museo de las Americas
- Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte
Participate in a theater workshop and attend a performance
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Day 3: Las Piedras • Ponce
Travel to Ponce
Participate in an educational program at Hacienda 8A
Enjoy an included lunch
Visit the Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña
Explore Ponce's Historic City Center
- Plaza Las Delicias
- Parque de Bombas
Take a cooking class and enjoy dinner in Ponce
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Day 4: Ponce
Visit El Museo Castillo Serrallés
Take a guided sightseeing tour with a Ponce local
- Get an inside look at daily life in Ponce
- Try out local Puerto Rican phrases
- Understand Puerto Rican culture and society as it compares to the U.S.
Take a boat tour of the bioluminescent bay
- Illuminating microscopic marine plankton give the bay its glow
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Day 5: Ponce • Loíza • San Juan
Tour a coffee plantation
Return to San Juan
Visit the northern town of Loíza and see how African culture has influenced the island
- Take a Bomba dance lesson
- Visit the María de la Cruz Cave, and see evidence of pre-Columbian Taíno people
- Sample local foods and browse artisan stands
- Explore an art gallery of local artists
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Day 6: San Juan
Visit El Morro, the oldest Spanish fortification in the Caribbean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Castillo San Cristóbal
Enjoy free time at the beach
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Day 7: San Juan
See San Juan's vibrant street art culture with a street art walking tour
Depart for home
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Day 1: San Juan
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationEnjoy free time to relax at the hotel during the afternoon
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Day 2: San Juan
Take an Old San Juan architecture tour led by a licensed, local architect
- Explore Old San Juan, a 500-year-old walled city that harbors blue cobblestone streets, Spanish patios, and frescoed chapels
Visit one of San Juan's museums, which may include:
- Museo de las Americas
- Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte
Participate in a theater workshop and attend a performance
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Day 3: Las Piedras • Ponce
Travel to Ponce
Participate in an educational program at Hacienda 8A
Enjoy an included lunch
Visit the Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña
Explore Ponce's Historic City Center
- Plaza Las Delicias
- Parque de Bombas
Take a cooking class and enjoy dinner in Ponce
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Day 4: Ponce
Visit El Museo Castillo Serrallés
Take a guided sightseeing tour with a Ponce local
- Get an inside look at daily life in Ponce
- Try out local Puerto Rican phrases
- Understand Puerto Rican culture and society as it compares to the U.S.
Take a boat tour of the bioluminescent bay
- Illuminating microscopic marine plankton give the bay its glow
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Day 5: Ponce • Loíza • San Juan
Tour a coffee plantation
Return to San Juan
Visit the northern town of Loíza and see how African culture has influenced the island
- Take a Bomba dance lesson
- Visit the María de la Cruz Cave, and see evidence of pre-Columbian Taíno people
- Sample local foods and browse artisan stands
- Explore an art gallery of local artists
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Day 6: San Juan
Visit El Morro, the oldest Spanish fortification in the Caribbean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Castillo San Cristóbal
Enjoy free time at the beach
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Day 7: San Juan
See San Juan's vibrant street art culture with a street art walking tour
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Round-trip Transportation
Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.
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Hotel Accommodations
Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.
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Overnight Security
Security guards on watch nightly.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.
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All Gratuities
Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.
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Guided Tours and Activities
Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.
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Training and Support
We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.
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Traveler Resources
We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.
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Expert Tour Planning
Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Illness and Accident Coverage
Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.
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$50 Million Liability Policy
Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.
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