Temporada alta
High season runs from mid December through April, with drier weather, less heat and higher flight and lodging prices. Summer and autumn are cheaper, wetter and overlap with hurricane season. Holy Week and Christmas are the local peaks, when the whole island travels within itself.
Example
During Holy Week the beaches and public beaches fill with locals, and booking ahead stops being optional.
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Related terms
Practical
Temporada de huracanes
The official Atlantic season running from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity between August and October. Most...
Where to stay
Impuesto de habitación
A lodging tax added on top of the room rate and collected by the Tourism Company. The percentage varies by type of...
Coast and sea
Balneario (playa pública)
A government run public beach with restrooms, showers, parking and lifeguards during set hours. There is usually a...
Festivals
Fiestas patronales
The yearly festival of each of the 78 municipalities in honor of its patron saint, set up in the town plaza with...
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel?
For stable weather, December to April. For price, May to November with insurance and slack because of hurricane season.
When do I need to book furthest ahead?
Christmas, Holy Week and long weekends, which are local demand peaks on top of tourist demand.
