What to pack for Puerto Rico in December
5 nights · 72–85°F / 22–29°C · quick passing showers are common, so keep a light rain shell in your bag
clothes
- breathable linen or cotton shirts
- shorts for the day
- a sundress or easy outfit for dinner
- light rain shell for passing showers
- one light layer for air-conditioned restaurants
- comfortable sandals
- closed-toe sneakers for rainforest hikes
- underwear and socks for the trip
for the beach days
- 2 swimsuits so one can dry
- rash guard for long sun hours
- wide brim hat
- flip flops or sandals for sand
- water shoes for rocky entries
- snorkel mask for the reefs
- waterproof dry bag for your phone and keys
- beach tote
toiletries + meds
- reef safe sunscreen, reapplied often
- aloe gel for sunburn
- insect repellent for evenings
- motion sickness tablets for boat rides
- electrolyte packets for hot days
- pain reliever
- lip balm with SPF
- any prescriptions in original bottles
the stuff you always forget
- REAL ID or passport for your flight home
- phone charger
- slim power bank
- reusable water bottle
- some cash for beach kiosks and tips
- driver's license if renting a car
- offline maps for spotty rural coverage
- a plastic bag for wet swimsuits