San Juan

San Juan

A woman with curly black hair and makeup, wearing a beige dress and carrying a black shoulder bag, standing in front of a Puerto Rican flag.

Puerto Rico is a paradise. Join an intimate community of Black travelers in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for an adventurous trip full of culture, nature, and food experiences.

March 28 - April 2, 2024

Trip Cost: $2,500

Trip Deposit: $500

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WHO WE DO IT FOR

This trip is perfect for anyone who has had visiting Puerto Rico on their bucket list for too long. We’ll connect with Black culture, eat your way through the city, and dip our toes into some of the island’s best nature experiences.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Four women standing together outdoors at night, smiling and posing for a photo. They are dressed in casual, colorful outfits near a pool with tropical plants in the background.

    Community

    Experience San Juan with an intimate group of Black professionals and creatives who get you

  • A woman with dark, curly hair styled in twists poses in front of a Puerto Rican flag. She is wearing a light-colored satin dress and has glitter makeup on her face, with a black shoulder bag over her shoulder.

    Cultural Experiences

    On this trip, we’ll tap into the hidden Black history of the island with a trip and dance lessons in one of its Blackest cities

  • A modern multi-story wooden house with glass walls, metal railing balcony, surrounded by greenery, against a clear blue sky.

    Nature Lovers

    Puerto Rico is a stunning place rich in biodiversity. This trip is perfect for nature enthusiasts interested in exploring the island's flora & fauna

  • Bananas grilling on a barbecue grill over hot coals.

    Foodies

    There’s a lot to love about Puerto Rico, and food is just one of them. We’ll experience San Juan’s best eats with a local tour guide for a truly mouthwatering experience

What’s Included

  • Five nights in a conveniently located apartment-style boutique hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a private room, on-site pool, and shared kitchen.

  • We’ll provide each traveler on this trip with an Uber credit to cover your transportation to and from the San Juan airport.

  • Breakfast: We will provide each guest a $15/day credit ($75 total) for breakfast.
    Lunch: Three lunches (on tour days) are included.
    Dinner: One welcome dinner is included.

  • While in San Juan, we’ll be attending four unique experiences including:

    Food Tour

    Nightlife Experience

    Rainforest Tour

    Bomba Class

    For all tours, RT transportation is included.

  • Our team will be available via email for daily support leading up to the trip. We can help you find flights, send a packing list, or any other logistics to help you plan for San Juan.

  • We’ll will invite all Buoyant travelers to a private WhatsApp Group message to connect before and during our trip.

  • You’ll get a copy of our best-selling San Juan guide with all the best things to do, see, eat, and experience in San Juan (or beyond)—it’s perfect to use on your free ‘exploration day’ or for future visits.

What’s Not Included

  • Flights to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico are not included.

  • If you are traveling from outside the US and from a country that requires a visa to enter Puerto Rico (the US), you are responsible for paying any fees associated with visa costs.

  • Travel Insurance is not included, but is required to attend this trip. Buoyant is not responsible for any stolen, lost, or damaged property, injuries, or loss of life.

  • Travelers are required to pay for any fees associated with testing for COVID-19 or any other health testing.

    Currently, Puerto Rico does not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination nor require testing.

  • Travelers are responsible for any damages to hotel rooms, hotel property, or transportation property.

  • Travelers are responsible for their transportation to all non-itinerary activities, including nightlife (except our scheduled nightlife experience). Uber is available in San Juan.

  • Alcoholic beverages are not included unless purchased and served by the Buoyant. One beer, wine, or cocktail is included at our welcome dinner. All additional drinks are to be paid for by travelers.

Sample Itinerary

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Sample Itinerary 〰️

Below is a sample itinerary that is subject to change. Buoyant will confirm the final itinerary closer to the trip.

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Day 1 - Welcome!

  • Welcome to San Juan! We’re so glad to have you here and are excited to spend the next five days learning, eating, and dancing through Puerto Rico.

    Our trip begins with settling into our cozy accommodations, followed by a welcome dinner at one of the city’s best seafood restaurants.

    • RT Airport Credit

    • Welcome Dinner

    • 5 Nights Hotel Stay

    • Buoyant Merch Bag

    • Dinner

    • Welcome cocktail

A woman with long curly hair and gold makeup standing in front of a Puerto Rican flag. She is wearing a beige satin dress and carrying a black purse.

Day 2 - Taste San Juan

  • You came to eat, right? Our guided tour will take us to some of the best food spots in the city, learning some bites of history along the way, including the African origins of some of PR’s most popular dishes.

    • San Juan Food Tour

    • RT Transportation

    • Lunch

  • $15 breakfast credit

    Lunch

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Day 3 - Diaspora Link-Up

  • Today, we’ll journey 40 minutes outside San Juan to Loiza, the town with the largest Afro-Puerto Rico population on the island. We’ll dance into Black Puerto Rican history with a traditional Bomba class followed by lunch and a beach visit.

    • Bomba dance class

    • RT transportation

    • Lunch

    • Beach visit

  • $15 breakfast credit

    Lunch

Puerto Rico Black Culture And History Group Trip 2024

Day 4 - Chasin’ Waterfalls

  • It’s time to chase waterfalls! Today, we’ll head to the beautiful El Yunque National Forest for an adventurous nature day. Think waterfalls, hiking, and swimming.

    • Rainforest Tour

    • Lunch

    • RT Transportation

  • $15 breakfast credit

    Lunch

Two women enjoying a sunny day on a sandy beach under a leaning palm tree. One woman is giving the other a piggyback ride, both are smiling and wearing swimsuits, with the ocean and blue sky in the background.

Day 5 - Do You

  • Do you, boo! Today, you can venture out alone, relax, grab souvenirs, or try a good restaurant.

    Check out your Buoyant travel guide for all the best things to do, see, eat, and experience on your free day.

  • $15 breakfast credit

Puerto Rico Black Culture And History Group Trip 2024

Day 6 - See You Later!

  • Thank you so much for joining us in Puerto Rico. We’re grateful for the time spent and memories made. See you soon!

  • RT Airport Credit

  • $15 breakfast credit

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FAQs

    • You may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking for all trips booked more than 60 days before the trip start date.

    • After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable.

    • Life happens! If you must cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.

    • If you cancel after 48 hours, we may or may not provide future trip credits at our discretion.

    • To request a cancellation, email hello@buoyanttravel.com

  • Of course! Pay-in-4 payment plans are available. A $500 deposit is due at booking.

  • All travelers attending this trip will get a private room with a full or queen-sized bed. If you’re booking with a loved one and want to be roommates, please list their name on your trip intake form.

  • We will request the follow travel documents at a later determined date:

    • (2) Emergency contacts

    • Proof of flight

    • Proof of travel insurance

    • Proof of travel visa (only applicable to travelers coming to PR from countries that require visas. U.S. citizens do not need a visa or a passport to travel to Puerto Rico.)

Your Home In San Juan

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Your Home In San Juan 〰️

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Poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, palm trees, a swimming pool, and modern white buildings in the background.
Minimalist bedroom with a white bed, two nightstands, a black lamp, a clothing rack with hangers, and a small shelf with folded towels.
Minimalist kitchen with white walls, a floating shelf holding appliances, and a wooden cart on the right.
Outdoor patio with seating area, six white chairs, a small round table, some dark sofas, walls decorated with framed pictures, ceiling fans, and a second-floor balcony, during nighttime.
A minimalist hotel room with a white bed, two pillows, a small wooden nightstand on the left, a framed print on the wall, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with a toilet and a sink.

WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY

  • I joined Bri and seven other Black women for Detty December in Ghana 2022 and it was one of the best trips I've ever been on! I have traveled widely mostly/usually solo, but I couldn't have imagined a better trip for my first group retreat. Bri planned absolutely everything and all I had to do was pay and show up. She had been to Ghana 3x previous to our group trip and is so knowledgeable, prepared, kind and caring for everyone in the group, so I had no doubts that we were in good hands with her (and Cycy who led all the daytime group tours). For someone who plans all their own travel it was really nice to change roles and not have to worry about much. I got to take in all the wonders of Ghana from the nature, food, people and parties and fell in love with the country. I had such a fun time that I'm already considering going back for December 2023! I highly recommend booking with Buoyant Travel for any future trips, it's a guaranteed good time.

    Tiffany S.

  • I had a great time on this trip and am looking forward to traveling with Buoyant again! Bri curated a great group of travelers, arranged beautiful and centrally located accommodations and special activities. The group day trips were well organized, with enough time to enjoy and not feel rushed going from one place to the next while still leaving plenty of time to explore on our own. Afrochella, the waterfall photo shoot, the tour of the city, and our visit to Cape Coast were my favorites. I appreciated Bri's communication throughout the trip, keeping us updated on schedules and changes, and checking in. Also, having a photographer, driver, tour guides, and local connections went a long way, especially while shopping and eating local foods. Everything, and I mean everything I tried, was delicious, from tilapia and banku to okra stew, light soup, waakye, fresh fruits, and bofrot – I enjoyed it all. At the beginning of the trip, I told the ladies I was looking forward to eating and dancing my way through Ghana, and I did just that! I couldn't have asked for a better *first* group trip with beautiful Black women from across the globe to experience the culture, company, and celebration that is December in Ghana. Thank you, Buoyant, for the experience!

    Kaya H.

  • I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!

    Amber C.