Things To Do
in Guaynabo

Ruins of the earliest Spanish settlement with interpretive signs and a small museum — good for historical shots and compositional ruins framed by greenery.

A lively municipal plaza with fountains, benches and local life — great for street photography, evening portraits and photographing community events.

Neighborhood parks with mature trees and walking paths offer nature shots, family scenes and quiet landscapes within the urban area.

Short drives toward San Juan’s coast provide sunrise/sunset beach scenes, surfers and colorful Caribbean waters — ideal for golden-hour photography.

Mashed fried plantains typically mixed with garlic and pork cracklings or shrimp; available at many local restaurants and small diners.

Must-Try!

Puerto Rico’s signature rice with pigeon peas and pork, frequently served at family restaurants and holiday meals — try it at local mercados or traditional eateries.

Slow-roasted pork — pernil (shoulder) or lechón (whole pig) — a must-try at celebrations and at specialty roast houses in the metro area.

Fried fritters (alcapurrias) and codfish fritters (bacalaitos) commonly found at food stalls and weekend markets; great street-food snacks.

Small weekend markets and plaza vendors serve fritters, empanadillas and fresh fruit; try alcapurrias, bacalaitos and fresh juices near plazas and shopping corridors.

Larger farmers’ markets in the greater metro area offer produce, baked goods and local specialties — a good place to sample artisan foods and pick up coffee beans or tropical fruit.

A friendly handshake is common for first-time meetings; among acquaintances a single cheek kiss or cheek-to-cheek greeting is normal. Use polite Spanish greetings (hola, buenos días).

Show respect to elders and service staff; addressing people politely and using 'usted' in formal situations is appreciated.

Casual dress is acceptable most places, but dress more formally for upscale restaurants or events. Public displays of loud or disruptive behavior are frowned upon.

Ask permission before photographing people, especially in private or community settings.

Tipping 15–20% in restaurants is customary for good service; for bar tabs, rounds and delivery, tip appropriately (typically 10–15% for smaller services). Some establishments include a service charge — check your bill.

US dollars are used. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels in Guaynabo and the San Juan metro area, though small vendors and some markets may prefer cash. ATMs are common; notify your bank before travel if using foreign cards.

Hot and humid with daily highs often in the mid-80s to low-90s °F (29–34 °C). Expect frequent afternoon showers or thunderstorms; beaches are busy and many outdoor activities are enjoyable early morning or late afternoon.

Hurricane season runs June–November with peak risk from August to October — monitor forecasts, have contingency plans and consider travel insurance if visiting in this period.

Mild and pleasant with slightly cooler evenings (low 70s °F / ~21–23 °C); this is a popular time for visitors from cooler climates — expect higher hotel demand and prices.

Warm, generally dry conditions with comfortable temperatures — good time for outdoor activities and exploring without peak crowds.

The main international airport serving San Juan (about 15–25 minutes by car depending on traffic) with domestic and international flights; easy ground connections via taxi, ride-share or rental car.

A smaller airport near Old San Juan used for general aviation and some regional flights; useful for private charters or small-plane travel.