Crystal's Guidebook
Where to eat
Places to have lunch or dinner while staying with us!
Te.ta's La Cocina
Amazing food and cocktails. Cozy outdoor patio.
Delizias a Leña
Puerto Rico 7737Great firewood pizza and homemade pastas.
Pa’l Pueblo
5 Calle Núñez RomeroCool Whiskey Bar with good eats in front of the town square.
Traditional chinchorro with good mofongo and fried food. Natural juices to mix with vodka or rum.
La Terraza de Monchy
Traditional chinchorro with good mofongo and fried food. Natural juices to mix with vodka or rum.
Traditional chinchorro with a view. I prefer drinks over food here but sorullitos (corn fritters) are pretty good!
15 locals recommend
The Sand and The Sea
Carr. 715Traditional chinchorro with a view. I prefer drinks over food here but sorullitos (corn fritters) are pretty good!
E'pura Cepa
Calle 1Traditional cuisine. Food is good. Open on weekdays.
If you want seafood, great option with fresh catch and a bay view.
20 locals recommend
Restaurante El Dorado
G4 Calle MarlínIf you want seafood, great option with fresh catch and a bay view.
Son Sabores Restaurant Social
Great traditional Puerto Rican food
Sightseeing
A nice drive will take you to this point to overview Cercadillo, the expressway and the south coast from
The other side of the mountains.
13 locals recommend
La Curva del Arbol
Carr-1A nice drive will take you to this point to overview Cercadillo, the expressway and the south coast from
The other side of the mountains.
El Survivor
A more challenging route through the river to get you to beautiful waterfalls.
Aibonito
Cool town square surrounded by small restaurants and bars.
15-20 mins hike to a natural swimming pool in the middle of the Carite National Forest.
Charco Azul, Patillas 00723, Puerto Rico
15-20 mins hike to a natural swimming pool in the middle of the Carite National Forest.
Great place to know more about Puerto Rican music instruments. Live music on the afternoon Thu-Sun by volunteering musicians.
Casa Histórica De La Música en Cayey
Great place to know more about Puerto Rican music instruments. Live music on the afternoon Thu-Sun by volunteering musicians.
Small but great collection of Puerto Rican painters and artists. Especially one of PR’s most important art piece: El pan nuestro
Museo Dr. Pio Lopez Martinez
Avenida UniversidadSmall but great collection of Puerto Rican painters and artists. Especially one of PR’s most important art piece: El pan nuestro
Plaza Pública Ramón Frade de León
Historical town square with an outdoor museum.
Upper rim of the San Cristobal Canyon. Beautiful views, relax trail.
7 locals recommend
Cañón San Cristóbal Para La Naturaleza
Upper rim of the San Cristobal Canyon. Beautiful views, relax trail.
Bosque Estatal De Toro Negro Oficina
Ruta PanorámicaTraveler advice
Getting around
Rent a car
Unfortunately, our public transportation system is awful. Renting a car is the best way to enjoy Puerto Rico. Especially the countryside where distances are considerable, nothing is walking distance and taxis barely exist.
Book before you go
Restaurants
After the pandemic and close-downs, almost all restaurants work with reservations now. It is highly recommended to reserve before you go.
Don't miss
If in San Juan…
Try Cocina Al Fondo and Vianda for dinner. Best restaurants in Puerto Rico so far.
What to pack
If coming to Cayey…
Bring a jacket. Mountain weather varies with sun and rain happening with one hour difference. During the night temperature will drop to 60-67F with a cool breeze.