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Puerto Rico is a kids’ paradise. Photo: iStockphoto<\/p><\/div>\n

Our series of fam-friendly summer travel guides<\/em><\/p>\n

The easy-to-get-to island is a tropical treat for all ages.<\/p>\n

Get glowy in a bio bay<\/b><\/p>\n

Puerto Rico<\/a> has the good fortune of having two rare bioluminescent bays, in Farjado and adjacent Vieques, within close proximity. A nighttime visit to see these natural wonders is nothing short of magical no matter what your age: High concentrations of (harmless) microscopic organisms in the bays set off a blueish light when agitated, in turn making the creatures around them and the water itself appear to glow. Several outfitters offer fam-friendly kayak tours, including Island Adventures Bio-bay Eco-Tours<\/a> and Abe\u2019s Snorkeling and Bio-bay Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visit a tropical rainforest <\/b><\/p>\n

El Yunque National Forest<\/a> is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. It was plenty of easy hiking trails for all ages, plus natural pools and waterfalls that practically beg you to take a swim. Along your hike, you\u2019ll see plenty of cool critters and unusual plants. Don’t forget a rain jacket\u2014there\u2019s likely to be a downpour at some point during your excursion.<\/p>\n

Play pirate at Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park<\/b><\/p>\n

This small theme park highlighting Puerto Rican history<\/a> is super fun for wee ones. Highlights include a climbable replica of one of Black Beard\u2019s pirate ships, a cave used as a hideout by pirates, an aquarium, playground and a lighthouse built by the Spanish in 1898. Tip: If you come in winter, you may be able to spot whales from the lighthouse observation platform. Older kids\u00a0 may also want to visit the nearby Arecibo Observatory<\/a> to check out the world\u2019s largest radio telescope.<\/p>\n

Explore Old San Juan<\/b><\/p>\n

The historic colonial area is a popular tourist destination for shopping and dining, and its full of museums that will appeal to grownups. But it\u2019s also home to the Museo Del Ni\u00f1o<\/a>, a small museum with loads of interactive exhibits to keep kids of all ages entertained, including an art room, science center and dress-up section. The helpful staff is bilingual.<\/p>\n

Try Spelunking for Beginners at Parque de las Cavernas R<\/b>\u00ed<\/b>o Camuy<\/b><\/p>\n

The beautiful, enormous cavern<\/a> is easy to walk with kids (it\u2019s stroller friendly and reachable by a fun tram ride) and awe-inspiring in size (it’s the third largest cave system in the world). Look for tiny coqu\u00ed <\/b>frogs at the opening and blind fish in the underground river.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Ready to plan a family getaway? Find great dealsto Puerto Rico from Orbitz<\/a>.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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