Puerto Rico is a beautiful island located in the sunny Caribbean. Puerto Rico is rich in Spanish history, filled with pristine beaches and loaded with exotic plants and animals. To get the most out of your visit to Puerto Rico, there are certain recommended items to bring on your trip.
The Caribbean sun is beautiful, but it also is powerful. No matter what your skin tone or ethnic background, skin protection is vital when visiting this tropical paradise. Skin protection includes sunglasses, hats and, most importantly, sunscreen. All of these items can be bought at the hotel, resort or near where ever you may be staying; however, they will be pricier. Bringing these items to Puerto Rico with you can help save money and provide needed sun protection.
Puerto Rico is replete with lush landscape, pristine beaches and beautiful monuments; bringing a camera with you will ensure that your trip to Puerto Rico will be preserved with digital pixels. San Juan offers great snorkeling; bring an underwater camera to capture what is living underneath the crystal clear water.
Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean; therefore, the weather is on the warm side. When visiting Puerto Rico, clothes made from cotton are the best choice for the Puerto Rican climate, which averages in the mid-80s throughout the year. Light-colored clothing reflects the sun light, which helps cool you down. Shorts and loose-fitting shirts are staples in Puerto Rico; however, bring one or two outfits appropriate for formal occasions, because resorts or hotels sometimes mandate formal attire in certain places.
Packing the right toiletries is important when visiting Puerto Rico. The sun and salt water can wreak havoc on your hair. Bring a shampoo and conditioner that helps keep hair healthy in these conditions. Hotels or resorts will provide toilet paper, and hand and body soaps; the rest, including toothpaste, should be packed in your carry-on luggage.
