San Juan & Loíza Tour + Salsa & Bomba Class

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditional dances of Puerto Rico through this engaging journey in San Juan and the vibrant town of Loíza, which also includes an interactive salsa and bomba class.

Tour Overview

Are you ready to discover the essence of Puerto Rican music and culture? The tour begins with a pickup from your San Juan hotel at the scheduled time, setting the stage for an exploration of the city’s most lively and authentic locales as well as Loíza. Prepare to showcase your dance skills, as we will partake in salsa and bomba lessons!

Our adventure starts by visiting Cerra Street in the popular Santurce district, where we will delve into its exceptional murals and engage with San Juan’s vibrant cultural movement. A stop at the charming Dosis coffee shop will allow you to savor an authentic Puerto Rican coffee.

Next on our itinerary is La Placita, surrounded by lively fresh fruit stalls as we prepare for an enjoyable 1-hour salsa class. Learn foundational steps and sway to the exhilarating sounds of trumpets and timbales, all while enjoying the atmosphere of this neighborhood square!

Following the class, we will embark on a scenic 40-minute drive to Loíza, a town brimming with cultural heritage. Here, we will visit the N'Zambi Bomba Workshop, where a skilled instructor will guide us through an hour of bomba dance. You will dive into the history of this distinctively Boricua rhythm and feel the joy it brings through its infectious beats. Experience firsthand why Puerto Rico is described as bomba, as the rhythm will surely captivate you!

Once our dancing session concludes, we’ll proceed to the picturesque coastal area of Piñones. Many consider this neighborhood to be the heart and soul of Puerto Rico. As we stroll through its quaint streets, we will sample popular local fried delicacies while observing daily life unfold around us.

Eventually, we will return to San Juan, concluding our enriching 6-hour experience at your hotel.

Pickup Information

This tour includes pickup at the following hotels in San Juan:

• Aloft Hotel
• Hyatt House
• Sheraton Hotel & Casino
• Caribe Hilton
• La Concha Renaissance
• Condado Plaza
• Hilton Garden
• Condado Ocean Club
• Condado Vanderbilt
• Marriott Stellaris

If your accommodation is not listed, please make your way to the meeting point at plaza Colón del Viejo San Juan.