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If the unique culture of
gay New Orleans still isnt Caribbean enough for you, think about going a little farther into the sea. Puerto Ricans are American citizens, but the culture is wonderfully different while comfortably familiar. U.S. citizens dont even need a passport! While the majority language is Spanish, you can still get around speaking only English. Of course, its fun to dust off your high school Spanish as a sign of respect for the people.
Despite the relative newness of the gay scene in PR, the island already boasts a good number of gay-friendly clubs, restaurants, hotels, and bars. For up-to-date local info on gay and lesbian events on the island, pick up a copy of the local gay information and travel newspaper, Puerto Rico Breeze, when you arrive. When it comes to nightlife in Puerto Rico, two districts in the capital city, San Juan, are surefire bets for unforgettable nights out: Condado and Santurce. Condado ranks first overall in nightlife fun but Santurce is where you will find the most gay and gay-friendly discotecas and bars. Our vote? Try each district yourself and let us know which you prefer. San Juan also promises enticing daytime attractions including historic fort tours, the Bacardi Rum Distillery, historic cathedrals, and a myriad markets and plazas.
Why do so many people choose a Caribbean vacation? Ill bet its beaches! Puerto Rico has lots of sandy beaches, and they are sufficiently different from each other to please any choice. Some beaches offer plenty of activities, such as trying a sail boat, riding a personal water craft and more. If you prefer quiet solitude, many of Puerto Ricos beaches will satisfy your taste. I like to switch back and forth. One day Ill go to a beach that offers plenty of activities; another day, I might pack up my summer book and secure my quiet spot.
If you prefer not to use every day playing or sunning on a beach, I suggest taking a day trip. You can soon find yourself in a completely different environment on this island. Are you interested in hiking, climbing, spelunking or kayaking? You can enjoy each of those things just a short distance away. Although Puerto Rico is comparatively small, you may spend your time doing a a large number of challenging activities.
On par with the islands vast bio-diversity, the cultural diversity of Puerto Rico is rich and intriguing. Puerto Rican culture today is a fascinating blend of the three different cultural groupsAfrican, Taino (Amerindian), and Spanishthat have historically come into contact on the island. Both cultural festivals and a variety of museums are available throughout the year to facilitate your learning about the unique political and cultural history of this island.
If you are interested in investigating other warm spots for your
gay travelor travel for anyone, consider some of these other choices:
CharmingMadrid
Gay Disneyland
Sydney
Fort Lauderdale
Gay Palm Springs
If your certain destination is Puerto Rico, be sure that you get a copy of the Puerto Rico Breeze. The publication has plenty information about activities and hot spots.
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