Private Tour

Colonial Puerto Rico Day Trip from Rincón

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

This isn’t just a history tour — it’s a time-travel experience across 500 years of Puerto Rican culture, designed for curious travelers who want to see the island beyond the beach.

All-Inclusive Convenience: From Rincón pickup to lunch and museum entry, everything is covered. You just show up.

Rare Stops Few Tours Visit: The Columbus landing site, Porta Coeli (one of the oldest churches in the Americas), and the Pharmacy Museum of San Germán aren’t on typical itineraries.

Curated Storytelling: Instead of a “checklist tour,” you’ll hear how these places connect — from Taíno culture to Spanish colonialism to Puerto Rico’s modern independence movement.

Small group and interactive journey (no megabuses or rushed stops).

Depth + Variety: You’ll see archaeology, architecture, politics, art, and living culture — all in one compact 5-hour adventure.

It’s a tour that blends local knowledge, authentic food, and immersive history into one unforgettable day trip.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Based on your dietary interests, we will go to the place of your choice, I know all the best places but need to know what you like.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hotel Villa Cofresi

Road 115 Km 12.0 Rincon Caribbean

What To Expect

Plaza Almirante Cristobal Colon

Begin at the symbolic site where Christopher Columbus is said to have first stepped onto Puerto Rican soil in 1493. Here we set the stage for Puerto Rico’s story, touching on the vibrant Taíno culture that existed long before Europeans arrived. Next, head to Plaza Colón in Mayagüez, crowned by its bronze statue of Columbus and surrounded by elegant neoclassical buildings. In this lively square, we connect the threads: the Taíno legacy, the impact of Spanish colonization, and how these first encounters shaped Puerto Rico’s identity and struggles for centuries to come.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

El Convento de Santo Domingo de Porta Coeli

Perched on a hilltop in San Germán, Porta Coeli (“Gateway to Heaven”) is one of the oldest churches in the Americas, built in 1606 by Dominican friars. Its simple yet striking façade opens into a museum filled with religious art and artifacts that trace centuries of faith and tradition. Beyond its history, the site offers sweeping views of San Germán’s colonial streets, giving visitors a rare glimpse into Puerto Rico’s early spiritual and cultural roots.

30 minutes • Admission Included