Visiting Puerto Rico, any suggestions?

Aside from the Ron Del Barrilto rum plant and the umpteen local cigar rollers, where should I go, what should I do, see, eat, drink, AVOID?

Some whimsical fire station, (forgotten where)

And the fort.

Also see Iris Chacón, rest of trip will be forgotten!

On the east side of the island. It's incredible. Do one of the hikes. Also, visit the city of Ponce on the south coast. Very beautiful town. Well worth the trip.

If you have the time, get to the caves at Rio Camuy Caves Park... Very interesting tourist trap. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/rio-camuy-caves-park/

the rain forest,the mummy in san juan cathedral,asapao(may not be spelled right its a gumbo like stew)the kite flyers in the park by the fort walking through old san juan,the convent that sister betrille(the flying nun)was cloistered in
i dont have any avoids but i tend to stay off the touristy path when i can
this is a beautiful place you will have fun

things to know
outside of metro areas driving is self regulated so be watchful
many places have identifying signs only on one side of the road,if you think you went too far ...you did, turn around and watch for a sign.
if you want great food for less check the deli counters of the groceries they are full of yummy local fast foods
there are coatimundis i think they were called like a fox mated with a racoon if you see one its not chupacabra!
have fun

Parque de Bombas is a historic firehouse building in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is one of Puerto Rico's most notable buildings, with some considering it "by far the most easily recognized landmark in the Island".<2> It is located at the Plaza Las Delicias town square, directly behind the Ponce Cathedral.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_de_Bombas

It's the national dish of Puerto Rico. Basically mashed fried plantains with garlic. Sometimes it's a side dish and sometimes it's the main course.