3-Day Mayagüez Itinerary

I was genuinely surprised by how pleasant and well-organized the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport was! From the moment we arrived, everything went incredibly smoothly. Absolutely all the staff we interacted with were extremely friendly, helpful and polite. The airport is very well organized, and you can tell that everyone knows exactly what they are doing. When we arrived, our checked luggage came out surprisingly quickly, which was a huge plus after a long flight. On departure, we waited no more than about 10 minutes to check in and drop off our luggage, and the security control was just as fast and efficient. For such a busy international airport, I was honestly impressed by how little time we spent waiting. I also really liked the area after security, especially the Duty Free section. There are many shops selling traditional Puerto Rican souvenirs and local products, which gives the airport a much more authentic and welcoming feeling. It was actually nice to have some time to browse and pick up a few last souvenirs before leaving. Overall, this was one of the most pleasant airport experiences we have had. Friendly staff, excellent organization, quick baggage handling and a nice selection of traditional shops — everything made the journey much easier and more enjoyable. I would happily travel through this airport again! ✈️🇵🇷🌴

One of my least favorite airports. The restaurants are a mix of American fast food: dominoes, popeyes; international fare: ramen, Spanish; and gas station food. And it's so expensive. Yes airports are expensive, but it's expensive and unsatisfying. Then the duty free is a waste of time. You can get the same items on the island and just pack it in your bag and save a bunch of money. And the security is super relaxed. I have a subdermal device that always get me pat down. I went through, they asked if I had a necklace, I said yes, and they cleared me. The airport isn't bad, it's just not good and spending time there isn't fun.

I was flying out of Terminal A at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, and honestly the experience getting in was rough. With everything going on around the government shutdown, TSA was extremely slow—long lines and pretty chaotic just to get through the initial checkpoint. Definitely give yourself extra time. The airport itself feels older and a bit worn down. It could really use a refresh. That said, once you’re inside, there are actually a lot of solid food options for breakfast and lunch, plus some good shopping and local snacks. On the bright side, flights seem to run pretty smoothly and leave on time, which helps make up for the hassle getting in. Not my favorite airport, but it gets the job done for the area.

Arriving at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport was a good experience. The airport was clean, organized, and easy to get around. Signs for baggage claim and transportation were clear. My luggage came out quickly, and the whole process was smooth from landing to exit. A nice first impression of Puerto Rico!!

Got to the airport around midnight. Ready to navigate clean airport. Bathroom were clean. Uber pick up was from B 19-20 area. Since landed in PR, its been a great experience.

We visited steps once in the winter months, but found the waves to be HUGE, so I was determined to come back in the summer months for some snorkeling… I’m so glad we did! The snorkeling was awesome. There is a ton of bright, colorful reef right off shore. We snorkeled for about an hour and saw a turtle as well as a spotted eagle ray. The parking is free but fills up quickly. You can park along the side of the street and walk along the side of the main road before the last turn. There is also a cool little stone labyrinth just outside of the parking lot to the right. Very cool spot!

We came here for snorkeling with my 4 kids and had so much fun, we spent hours snorkeling and viewing the reef. We seen many cool fish. There is very limited parking, upon entering we went to the left and sat in a shaded area. The rocks are slippery upon entering and there are sea urchins in the coral area, though we didn’t see any near the shallow area, that is always a possibility. We were very careful where we stepped and watched out for sea urchins. I’d suggest water shoes and being very careful. The water was absolutely beautiful though.

A really cool beach off the coast of Rincon, we bought some snorkelling gear from the surf shop right up the road and did some snorkelling. There's one sandy drop-off area to the left of the beach entrance that I recommend you use, since the rest of the reef is extremely rocky and you will get injured if you try to enter/exit the water on the rocks. Really cool being able to snorkel with the fish, and the currents are strong but not too strong such that moderate swimmers should be able to snorkel well.

Spent a Sunday at is locally called Steps Beach due to a set of cement steps that are at the edge of the water. Nice beach, very walkable and a popular spot for snorkeling. We did some snorkeling and found it very easy with little surf or waves. Lots of family and kids.

Steps Beach is a breathtaking spot with two faces! When the water is calm, it’s perfect for snorkeling with incredible coral reefs and plenty of colorful fish. When the swell picks up, it turns into a fantastic surf spot. But be careful! The corals are very close to the surface, so you need to be cautious whether you're swimming or surfing. Definitely a must-visit for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts!

Very clean and pretty area. Very soothing and relaxing to listen to the massive waves crashing. Can not go up into the lighthouse. The woman’s restroom had no teepee! And the big binoculars to pay to look out with where ALL broken and just there for decorations. Regardless it’s a great area for picture taking and walking.

Cool spot to check out, the lighthouse is pretty cool they have some vendors on site sometimes and the bar at the end is really fun to check out along with the amazing sunset views