Top Puerto Rico Classes & Workshops

What makes this activity unique is its authentic immersion into the rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rican Bomba. Led by passionate instructors with extensive experience in Puerto Rican folklore, participants have the opportunity to learn and experience Bomba in its traditional setting, accompanied by live music. The classes take place at the statue in Parque Jose Celso Barbosa, Ocean Park Beach, providing a picturesque and culturally significant backdrop. Additionally, the classes cater to individuals of all skill levels, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy and learn this traditional art form. With the option for private group bookings and flexibility in case of inclement weather, this experience offers a dynamic and memorable way to connect with Puerto Rican culture through dance and music.

Making your own perfume is a unique and personalized fragrance experience, setting it apart from traditional perfume shopping. Personalization: Customers can create a fragrance that is uniquely theirs, tailored to their personal tastes and preferences. This involves selecting from a variety of base notes, middle notes, and top notes to craft a custom blend. Interactive Experience: The process is hands-on, allowing customers to engage in the art of perfumery. This interactive aspect makes it a fun and educational experience. Creative Expression: It provides an opportunity for creative expression. Customers can experiment with different scent combinations and discover what appeals to them the most, making the experience both artistic and sensory. Unique Gifts: The personalized aspect to gift-giving adds a special touch that off-the-shelf perfumes lack. Memory Association: Creating a personalized scent can be linked to specific memories or events.

Leave the boring studios behind and learn salsa dancing against the backdrop of a vivid sunset at Parque Dr. José Celso Barbosa in Puerto Rico. Combine two experiences in one with a dance lesson that offers incredible views of the beach. You don't have to be a professional, or even experienced—the instructors can accommodate dancers of all skill levels.

Get your hips moving and experience Puerto Rican culture during this beginner salsa class. Meet your instructor at a centrally located park for your outdoor lesson and learn basic salsa steps to rhythmic music. Breathe in the fresh air while you dance and after your lesson, take your newfound skills to the dance floor.

Learn about the essential Puerto Rican art of Salsa dancing during this 1-hour class in San Juan. Suitable for both beginners and those who are looking to polish their skills, this class will let you understand the musical and rhythmic soul of Puerto Rican culture.

Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean during a hands-on mixology at Casa BACARDI, the Puerto Rican home of BACARDI rum. Sip on a welcome cocktail, then learn to craft, shake, and sip BACARDI cocktails alongside a mixologist. Note: guests must be 18 years or older to participate.

Discover the most authentic flavors of Puerto Rico in a cultural and gastronomic experience designed for visitors who want to live something truly local. During this guided experience you will taste a selection of Puerto Rican artisan rums infused with tropical fruits, made with flavors inspired by the island. As you sample each rum, you’ll learn about Puerto Rico’s rum history, the origin of the spout, and the tradition of artisan infusions. The experience is complemented by a delicious tasting of traditional Puerto Rican fried foods such as alcapurrias, bacalaítos, empanadillas and sorullitos, served with our house sauce. The combination of tropical rums and street food creates a fun and authentic way to get to know the culture. Perfect for travelers visiting Old San Juan or arriving by cruise and want to enjoy a unique, delicious and easy to include experience in your itinerary. Book now and discover Puerto Rico

Enjoy aerial views of Luquillo and a unique experience on this flyboarding excursion. You'll get all instruction and an orientation before taking off for 30 minutes in the air on this jet-propelled flyboard, hovering above the surface of the water. All instruction and equipment are included, so even first-time fliers can participate.

Discover the historic legacy of Puerto Rico’s rum industry and BACARDI, its most famous brand, during this exploration of Casa BACARDI. Enjoy a guided exploration of heritage exhibits and a historical film, plus a guided tasting of the exclusive Casa BACARDI Special Reserve and one welcome cocktail.

Heighten your senses to the natural beauty of Puerto Rico on a horseback riding tour that takes you off the beaten path. This tour allows you to escape the urban crowds and canter along secluded beaches, tropical forests, and the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Plus, you don’t need any previous riding experience to enjoy this activity.

This activity is designed to prepare natural medicinal lotions, creams and ointments for daily use. Here you will learn the materials, equipment and techniques you need to prepare your own home medicine for your first protective barrier: Your Skin.

Experience the perfect fusion of elevated dining and gourmet cuisine with the exclusive seating options for a personalized adventure. At 5:30 p.m., immerse yourself in the breathtaking shift from golden beaches to a serene sunset, while 7:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. seatings captivate diners with the magic of city lights twinkling against the night sky. Suspended high above the ground, this unparalleled experience delivers an adrenaline rush alongside panoramic views that redefine traditional dining. It’s not just about the height; it’s about savoring exquisitely crafted dishes while floating in the open air. With safety and comfort as the top priorities, each moment is as serene as it is thrilling—perfect for celebrating special occasions or adding a memorable touch to any day. More than just a meal, this is a remarkable journey that elevates dining to extraordinary heights.

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Puerto Rican culture and cuisine. Tony is a warm and gracious host who loves cooking because he loves to eat! A Johnson and Wales trained chef, Tony was born and raised in San Juan. After spending many years in New York, he decided to return to his home country to share his Puerto Rican food, culture and the beauty of the historic home he owns. Tony hosts a hands-on cooking class at his B&B, an architectural gem exquisitely decorated in the center of San German built in 1912. Learn cooking techniques and traditional Puerto Rican cultural traditions with a charming and talented Puerto Rican chef! • 3-hour private cooking class in a historic Puerto Rican home • Tour of an exquisitely decorated historic home • Sit down to a seasonal Puerto Rican meal with a modern twist • Enjoy sangria or beer over lively conversation with your host • No cooking experience necessary: vegetarian options available

Making your own perfume is a unique and personalized fragrance experience, setting it apart from traditional perfume shopping. Personalization: Customers can create a fragrance that is uniquely theirs, tailored to their personal tastes and preferences. This involves selecting from a variety of base notes, middle notes, and top notes to craft a custom blend. Interactive Experience: The process is hands-on, allowing customers to engage in the art of perfumery. This interactive aspect makes it a fun and educational experience. Creative Expression: It provides an opportunity for creative expression. Customers can experiment with different scent combinations and discover what appeals to them the most, making the experience both artistic and sensory. Unique Gifts: The personalized aspect to gift-giving adds a special touch that off-the-shelf perfumes lack. Memory Association: Creating a personalized scent can be linked to specific memories or events.

This class comes from a place of love and reconnection with culture. Salsa Boriken brings salsa back to the people: reviving the culture, honoring tradition, and keeping it fresh for a new generation. By mixing the flavor of street salsa with the smooth flow of studio style, and small classes for personal attention, we teach moves that feel fun, not forced. Find your rhythm that feels good, looks good, and keep the soul of salsa alive!

Savor the bold flavors of Puerto Rico in this fun and flavorful small-group cooking and tasting tour in the coastal town of Piñones. Led by a local chef, this relaxed experience is perfect for food lovers of all kinds—whether you want to roll up your sleeves in the kitchen or just sit back, sip a piña colada, and enjoy an unforgettable Puerto Rican meal. You'll learn about essential island ingredients like plantains, sofrito, and adobo, watch traditional cooking techniques come to life, and enjoy generous tastings of classic dishes—freshly prepared just for you. This isn’t just a cooking class; it’s a cultural food experience where you eat, learn, and connect.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary traditions of Puerto Rico with a local expert in her charming home cooking studio in San Juan. Over the course of a 1.5-hour hands-on class, learn to create classic dishes like sofrito, tostones, and arroz con habichuelas, using family recipes passed down through generations. After cooking, enjoy a delicious meal together, savoring the rich flavors and stories behind each dish. This experience not only teaches you about cooking but also connects you deeply to Puerto Rican culture and community.

Our experienced, certified instructors are passionate surfers who know Rincon’s waves inside and out. They’ll provide personalized guidance tailored to your skill level, helping you build confidence and technique in the water.

This is a unique opportunity to meet a lovely, local couple and learn about Puerto Rican cuisine and culture. Their beautiful countryside home where your Puerto Rican cooking class takes place is located about 1 hour from San Juan or Ponce. Rafi and Lela are a lovely couple who come from large families (Lela has 32 in her immediate family!) that enjoy food, cooking and partying! Rafi learned to cook from his father and everyone in Lela's family is passionate about cooking or barbecuing. They recently converted their house with a stunning view of the mountains and sea into a B&B. They are excited to host guests for a Puerto Rican cooking class in their home and share their culture and cuisine with them! • 3-hour private cooking class with a local • Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture and cuisine • Enjoy lunch after cooking over wine • Experience Puerto Rican hospitality • Learn food traditions and cooking techniques in a beautiful home with a view

Delve into the rich flavors of Puerto Rican culture with a unique Pitorro tasting experience in Old San Juan. This engaging session offers a delightful selection of 5 artisanal moonshine flavors, including tropical fruit infusions like coconut, mango, and passion fruit and 2 premium cream liqueur shots. As you savor each sip, a bilingual guide shares the fascinating history and cultural significance of this traditional spirit. Located just a short walk from the cruise ship port. Cheers!

El Yunque Rainforest is Puerto Rico’s largest nature reserve and as difficult to explore independently as any other tropical rainforest. Drive yourself to meet your guide in Fajardo and then follow your guide's vehicle into the rainforest. Discover it with a guide on this fun forest hike to two different waterfalls, one with a rope swing and free diving, the second with a natural rock waterslide and a cliff jump. Learn about the rainforest’s history, wildlife and trees as you hike.

This isn't a typical gym class — it's Zumba at golden hour, just steps from the beach, led by an instructor with 14 years of experience and Zumba-certified since 2018. High-energy dance intervals meet real recovery breaks, so all fitness levels can keep up while soaking in the sunset.

Along with your local Chef, you will discover the unique flavors of Puerto Rican gastronomy while learning about our heritage and culture passed down through food. As part of this class, you will visit a local farmer's market, choose Caribbean staples for ingredients, and learn to cook some traditional dishes. Ask your chef for their secret dessert recipe!

In this activity, you'll learn about Puerto Rico's native medicinal plants, from their origins to their physical benefits. You'll identify wild plants, how and when to use them. We'll prepare simple and useful home remedies for your daily life. We'll compare pharmaceutical medications with medicinal plants. We'll talk about plant care and home remedies for eliminating diseases. This is an educational and sensory activity.