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TripOut Gay Travel:
Puerto Rico
Gay Friendly Rating:
Tolerant and friendly; but be mindful about PDAs.
It's like Laguna Beach but tropical and Latin and a glow-in-the-dark lake!
Puerto Rico Fast Facts:
- Gayborhood The country's gay scene is concentrated in San Juan off the Condado where there are a number of gay clubs, cafes and beach hideaways to keep you entertained.
- Jennifer Lopez dresses rather over-the-top but that doesn't mean all Puerto Ricans do. In fact, the culture can be rather formal and it may be advisable to wear pants in some of the bigger hotels.
- Take the Bacardi tour at the beginning of your trip and hit up the gift shop. That way, you're set for all your pre-gaming needs for the duration of your stay in Puerto Rico
- The Atlantic Beach Hotel is largely considered the center of all things gay on the island, so if you're looking for some same-sex camaraderie or simply want to borrow someone's Dynasty DVDs, this is likely the place to go.
- Even die-hard city mice should venture out into nature during a trip to Puerto Rico. So close out your bar tab and get hiking.
- Nude sunbathing isn't technically allowed in Puerto Rico, but if you really want that all-over tan or just like nude recreation, check out the secluded nude beach area on Palomino Island.
The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau is a member of the IGLTA, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, which supports and promotes LGBT travel around the world.
Puerto Rico Top 5
Don't leave town before checking out...
Recommended In Puerto Rico:
Hotels & Inns
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Atlantic Beach Hotel 1 Vendig Street
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Horned Dorset Primavera Apartado 1132
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L'Habitation Beach Guesthouse 1957 Italia Street
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The Ritz-Carlton San Juan 6961 Avenue of the Governors
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Water and Beach Club Hotel 2 Tartak Street
Restaurants
- Club Hiedra 1018 Ashford Avenue
- Kasalta 1966 McLeary Avenue
- La Casona 609 San Jorge Street
- Pamela's Caribbean Cuisine 1 Santa Ana Street
- Parrot Club 363 Calle Fortaleza
- Tangerine 2 Tartak Street
- YerbaBuena 1350 Ashford Avenue
Bars & Clubs
- Atlantic Beach Bar 1 Vendig Street
- Backstage Ponce De Leon Avenue
- Cafe Bohemio 100 Cristo Street
- Cups 1708 San Mateo Street
- Eros 1257 Ponce de Leon Avenue
- Starz 365 De Diego Avenue
- The Bar 266 B Pinero Avenue
Sights & Activities
- Bacardi Rum Distillery Bay View Industrial Park
- Canyoning, Caving and Climbing 268-A Jesus T. Pinero Avenue
- El Morro 501 Norzagaray Street
- Island Adventures Biobay Tours Vieques
- Old San Juan Walking Tour
- Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art 18 Roberto H. Todd Avenue
- Water sports Villa Marina Yacht Harbor

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