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New Year Puerto Rico holidays
Push the boat out (quite literally!) sailing around the archipelago of Puerto Rico, where brilliant blue hues sail above and below you, and beaches welcome you with open arms. A truly magical end to the year, make sure you visit one, two or three of their bioluminescent bays – an enchanting and memorable time on the island. For more information on New Year's holidays, please speak to one of our trusted travel experts.
New Year holidays to Puerto Rico
New Year traditions in Puerto Rico
As a past Spanish colony, Puerto Rico shares many traditions with Spain - adopting their love of partying and their overtly religious and superstitious culture.
On New Year's Eve, just as the clock strikes for the last twelve times, the Boricuas (Puerto Rican’s) eat 12 grapes as a way of ensuring prosperity for the upcoming year. If you are in Puerto Rico for New Year’s, make sure you avoid windows as it's tradition to throw a bucket of water out their windows to drive away evil spirits.
Día de Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) is spent with family and friends, sharing tasty traditional foods such as arroz con gandules, roasted pork, pasteles, coquito, pitorro, rice pudding or tembleque.
Best places to celebrate New Year in Puerto Rico
Most New Year's parties are hosted by the large hotels and resorts on the island, with lots of dancing and enormous firework displays. Before your holiday, make sure you research which hotels are hosting this year's New Year's Eve party. Otherwise, head into San Juan and order in a round of pina colada cocktails – what a great way to end one year and start the next!
Best hotels to celebrate New Year in Puerto Rico
If you fancy a buzzing New Year, we suggest staying in the capital San Juan, a city that homes one of the Worlds 50 Best Bars – La Factoria. Hotels include Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino; Caribe Hilton and San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.
Outside of San Juan, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort offers an unlimited drinks package – the perfect package for a lively New Year! Located next to the El Yunque Caribbean National Forest, this resort is perfect for families with kids' clubs, playgrounds and babysitting services.