Top San Juan Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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!

Combine a trip to El Yunque, with some beach time in Luquillo, on this full-day group tour! You'll start in El Yunque, where you'll take a walk out through the forest, get the chance to swim in crystalline rivers, and slide down natural waterslides at Las Paylas. You'll then continue to Luquillo, where you can spend time at the local beach, shop, and grab food (own expense) at Los Kioskos before returning to San Juan.

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.

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 dinner with a difference in San Juan with an experience that offers great views as well as great food. Savor a 4-course dinner at a shared table that is lifted into the open air near Old San Juan and the cruise port. Choose a late-afternoon or evening seating for changing views of the coast and city lights.

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 Puerto Rico's salsa culture during this 1-hour beginner salsa class. The outdoor class is led by a professional instructor in open air, so you don't have to take a break from the tropical sunshine. Dance solo or with a partner and learn about what makes salsa such an integral part of Puerto Rican culture.

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.

Learn to dance salsa while in San Juan with this small-group dance class with an experienced instructor on the rooftop of the Hostel Casa Santurce. Ideal for total beginners, who can learn the basics in a fun and social environment. Afterwards, enjoy the sunset views with an included alcoholic beverage.

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.

Enjoy a private cooking class in a local San Juan home in a residential neighborhood away from the touristy center. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local Puerto Rican culture over food. Your cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Yeira will teach you 4-5 traditional Puerto Rican dishes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this warm and friendly local, passionate about food and travel. Experience authentic Puerto Rican life and cuisine with your host Yeira as you cook together and dine on authentic family recipes you won't find in restaurants. Yeira is a fun local host with a doctorate in clinical psychology who believes that food and cooking promotes wellness in people! She is excited to share her authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and culture with those visiting her hometown of San Juan.

What makes this experience truly special is the setting and the vibe — you're not just learning salsa and bachata, you're dancing right by the beach with the ocean breeze, great music, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. This isn't a formal, intimidating class. It's relaxed, beginner-friendly, and designed for everyone to feel comfortable, whether you've never danced before or already have some moves. We kick things off with a complimentary welcome Coquito — a traditional Puerto Rican coconut drink, completely non-alcoholic so everyone can enjoy it — before you start to dance. Every class ends with a sunset photoshoot and videos of you dancing — so you leave with incredible memories and content you'll actually want to share. You'll also get a taste of local Puerto Rican culture through music, rhythm, and connection — something you can't experience from just watching. Come dance, laugh, and leave with skills and memories you'll take home with you!

Enjoy a taste of Puerto Rican tradition at RUSTIC VIBES EXPERIENCE located at Old San Juan Puerto Rico only a 5 minute walk from the main Cruise ship piers. We Offer various types of gourmet artisanal fruit infused Moonshine "Pitorro" tasting While you learn about the History & culture. Your moonshine “Pitorro” tasting session includes tasting 5 shots of different flavors. The main products we offer Ron Caña, also an award-winning rum inspired by Puerto Rican tradition, a Ron Caña of exceptional quality infused with Locally Farmed Tropical Fruits. Cañita, Pitorro "Moonshine" variety of flavors like coconut, strawberry, Ginger, Mango, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Tamarind, Quenepa and Coffee. Pitorro is the true taste of Puerto Rican culture!

Live out your island castaway fantasies as you visit the deserted tropical island of Cayo Icacos from San Juan on this catamaran sailing cruise. Escape the crowds on land and sail into the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, admiring views of the El Yunque mountains in the distance, before arriving at the nature preserve of Icacos for a leisurely day of swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and rum cocktails.

Make your own wearable souvenir—a pair of espadrilles—with this immersive experience in San Juan. You'll learn all about the history of this traditional Spanish shoe and learn how to make a pair yourself, which you will customize to your liking. For added fun, cocktails and sparkling wine will be served.

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!

If you are looking to make your time in San Juan even more enjoyable, take a surf lesson! Whether you are by yourself or with a group of friends, the experience of catching a wave is unforgettable! Our incredible surf instructors have been with us consistently since we opened in 2012. They are professionals who can help you select the proper surf board and teach you no matter what your skill level. All instructors are certified life guards (certified Red Cross).

Immerse yourself in the culture of Puerto Rico during a salsa dancing class. No previous salsa experience is required to enjoy this hands-on experience, which teaches you the basics of the passionate Latino dance. Plus, a small group limited to only 12 other travelers means that you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide as you master the steps.

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!

Go on an off-road adventure in the lush Puerto Rican countryside on this small-group all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from San Juan. Ride through 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of scenic landscape filled with hills, mangroves, lagoons, and tropical fields at Hacienda Campo Rico. Your tour includes your own ATV, professional guide, and round-trip transportation from select hotels in the San Juan area.