Puerto Rico

An Outdoor Discovery of Puerto Rico’s History & Heritage

Program No. 15635RJ
Learn the story of Puerto Rico through its archaeological sites, ancient forts, seaside villages, a historic coffee plantation and the grand architecture and monuments of Old San Juan.

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At a Glance

Experience Puerto Rico’s colorful culture and history from pre-Columbian times to present U.S. stewardship. Led by local experts, explore a fascinating blend of historic cities and museums, beaches, seaside villages and natural wonders. Ponce, known as "the Pearl of the South," is a charming town with magnificent Spanish colonial architecture. Walk through its elegant historic district and top-notch museums, and enjoy galleries and historic sites in San Juan where the Puerto Rican culture is uniquely portrayed.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
One mile of walking over varied terrain.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Venture to El Yunque for a short hike through the only tropical rainforest that is part of the U.S. National Forest System.
  • Enjoy a walking exploration of the San Felipe de Morro Fort and La Muralla (city wall) in Old San Juan, as well as one of Puerto Rico’s best preserved coffee plantations.
  • Visit Hacienda Don Manuel, located in Santa Isabel, and enjoy a ride among the pineapple, papaya and plantain fields. Get a close up look at the wind turbines on the farm.

General Notes

Featured Expert
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Andrea Torres
Andrea was born and raised in Puerto Rico and studied at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. She has been an active travel educator for over four years, leading trips through the only tropical rainforest in the United States, El Yunque, where she met her first Road Scholar group. “Being outdoors and leading travelers is my way of life,” she says. “It brings me joy to share my passion with others and to educate individuals on some of the amazing wonders of the world.”

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Andrea was born and raised in Puerto Rico and studied at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. She has been an active travel educator for over four years, leading trips through the only tropical rainforest in the United States, El Yunque, where she met her first Road Scholar group. “Being outdoors and leading travelers is my way of life,” she says. “It brings me joy to share my passion with others and to educate individuals on some of the amazing wonders of the world.”
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Meals
17 Meals
7 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
5 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Dec 07, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
  • Dec 07, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
  • Oct 27, 2024 - Nov 03, 2024
  • Dec 01, 2024 - Dec 08, 2024
  • Jan 12, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
  • Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
  • Feb 09, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
  • Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025
  • Mar 09, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
  • Oct 26, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
  • Nov 09, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
  • Dec 07, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.
5 nights
San Juan
At the Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel in San Juan, they want to make your stay perfect. So if you want to surf the web on your laptop, do so with our free high speed internet access. Run a few miles in our exercise room, or swim some laps in the pool. You'll even find a convenience store at our hotel in San Juan. If you're looking for recommendations on what to do and where to eat in San Juan, just ask the staff at our San Juan hotel and they'll be happy to help!
2 nights
Ponce
The Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort is situated just 5 minutes from the downtown of the historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest town, also known as “The Pearl of the South”, or also “The Seigniorial City” (La Perla del Sur o La Ciudad Señorial), renowned for the rich cultural heritage represented in several National Museums and Galleries found in the City. A stylish yet relaxed architectural concept awarded a National Prize, built on a beachfront property and surrounded by more than 80 acres of landscaped areas, including a 27-hole Championship Golf Course; Hilton Ponce is better interpreted as the place where business and leisure meet.





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