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Vanessa Ramos

Senior Travel Writer, Travel Lemming

Vanessa Ramos is a travel and lifestyle writer from Puerto Rico. Vanessa has traveled for international work exchange, backpacking, and solo traveling around three continents. When she’s not writing about the best things to do, places to visit, or where to stay on the island of Puerto Rico, she’s hunting airplane tickets for her next trip abroad.

✍️ Writes About: Puerto Rico


Meet Vanessa

Vanessa Ramos in front of a pyramid in Aguada
Aguada, Puerto Rico
Vanessa Ramos smiling for a photo with a waterfalls on her background in El Yunque
El Yunque National Forest
Vanessa Ramos posing for a photo in front of the Parque de Bombas in Ponce
Parque de Bombas
Vanessa Ramos admiring the beach in Aguada, Puerto Rico
Beach in Aguada, Puerto Rico


Vanessa’s Recent Posts

Puerto Rico Beer (Best Brands & Where to Get Them)

Puerto Rico Beer (Best Brands & Where to Get Them)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 21, 2023
41 Best Travel Gifts for Men (2023)

41 Best Travel Gifts for Men (2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
47 Travel Gifts for Women (Unique & Best Ideas for Her)

47 Travel Gifts for Women (Unique & Best Ideas for Her)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Best Travel Gifts (55 Ideas They’ll Actually Want)

Best Travel Gifts (55 Ideas They’ll Actually Want)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
30 Travel Gifts for Couples (That They’ll Love)

30 Travel Gifts for Couples (That They’ll Love)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 26, 2023
Weekend Trip Packing List (15 Essentials + What to Bring)

Weekend Trip Packing List (15 Essentials + What to Bring)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 26, 2023
Carry On Packing List (27 Things You Might Forget to Bring)

Carry On Packing List (27 Things You Might Forget to Bring)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 26, 2023
15 Best Caves in Puerto Rico for 2023 (By a Local)

15 Best Caves in Puerto Rico for 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 7, 2023
13 Best Puerto Rico Boat Tours (By a Local)

13 Best Puerto Rico Boat Tours (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 31, 2023
San Juan vs Ponce Compared (By a Puerto Rico Local)

San Juan vs Ponce Compared (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 24, 2023
21 Best San Juan Coffee Shops & Cafes (By a Local)

21 Best San Juan Coffee Shops & Cafes (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 25, 2023
13 Best San Juan Museums in 2023 (By a Local)

13 Best San Juan Museums in 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 18, 2023
11 Best Breweries in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

11 Best Breweries in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 2, 2023
27 Best Things to Do in Vieques (in 2023)

27 Best Things to Do in Vieques (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 5, 2023
Where to Stay in Puerto Rico in 2023, by an Area Local

Where to Stay in Puerto Rico in 2023, by an Area Local

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
11 Best Fajardo Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

11 Best Fajardo Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 6, 2023
San Juan to Culebra (4 Best Ways to Go, By a Local)

San Juan to Culebra (4 Best Ways to Go, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 2, 2023
25 Best Farms in Puerto Rico to Visit in 2023 (By a Local)

25 Best Farms in Puerto Rico to Visit in 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 1, 2023
68 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

68 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
35 Best Things to Do in San Juan, PR (By a Local)

35 Best Things to Do in San Juan, PR (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Puerto Rico (By a Local)

The Best Time to Visit Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 8, 2023
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico? (Quick Answers)

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico? (Quick Answers)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 11, 2023
29 Best Puerto Rico Beaches for 2023 (By a Local!)

29 Best Puerto Rico Beaches for 2023 (By a Local!)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 16, 2023
Puerto Rico Packing List (23 Things People Forget to Bring)

Puerto Rico Packing List (23 Things People Forget to Bring)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 10, 2023
Is Puerto Rico Safe for Travel? (Honest Local Advice)

Is Puerto Rico Safe for Travel? (Honest Local Advice)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 25, 2023
9 Best Parks in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

9 Best Parks in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 10, 2023
Surfing in Puerto Rico (Local Guide + 11 Best Spots)

Surfing in Puerto Rico (Local Guide + 11 Best Spots)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 10, 2023
Where to Stay in Ponce in 2023 (Best Places & Areas)

Where to Stay in Ponce in 2023 (Best Places & Areas)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
11 Best San Juan Excursions for 2023 (By a Local)

11 Best San Juan Excursions for 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 6, 2023
11 Best El Yunque Tours in 2023 (By a Local)

11 Best El Yunque Tours in 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
9 Best Places to Go Camping In Puerto Rico (By a Local)

9 Best Places to Go Camping In Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 2, 2023
17 Best Puerto Rico Tours & Excursions (By a Local)

17 Best Puerto Rico Tours & Excursions (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 31, 2023
9 Best Coffee Farms in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

9 Best Coffee Farms in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 20, 2023
Puerto Rico Family Vacation (12 Local Tips + Where to Stay)

Puerto Rico Family Vacation (12 Local Tips + Where to Stay)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Puerto Rican Fruit (13 Best to Try, By a Local)

Puerto Rican Fruit (13 Best to Try, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
21 Best Puerto Rican Drinks to Try (By a Local)

21 Best Puerto Rican Drinks to Try (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 2, 2023
Bioluminescent Bays in Puerto Rico (Ultimate Guide to All 3)

Bioluminescent Bays in Puerto Rico (Ultimate Guide to All 3)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 24, 2023
Snorkeling in Puerto Rico (Local Guide + 13 Best Spots)

Snorkeling in Puerto Rico (Local Guide + 13 Best Spots)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 15, 2023
13 Things to Do in Puerto Rico for Couples (By a Local)

13 Things to Do in Puerto Rico for Couples (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
La Fortaleza (A Local’s Guide to Visiting)

La Fortaleza (A Local’s Guide to Visiting)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedAugust 26, 2022
21 Best Puerto Rican Desserts to Try (By a Local)

21 Best Puerto Rican Desserts to Try (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
13 Best Things to Do in Caguas in 2023

13 Best Things to Do in Caguas in 2023

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 17, 2023
23 San Juan Landmarks & Historical Sites (A Local’s Picks)

23 San Juan Landmarks & Historical Sites (A Local’s Picks)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
13 Best Things to Do in Luquillo (in 2023)

13 Best Things to Do in Luquillo (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 16, 2023
13 Best Things to Do in Rio Grande (in 2023)

13 Best Things to Do in Rio Grande (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 16, 2023
Puerto Rico Road Trip (A Local’s Ultimate Itinerary + Map)

Puerto Rico Road Trip (A Local’s Ultimate Itinerary + Map)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Puerto Rico Flag (History, Design, & Facts) 

Puerto Rico Flag (History, Design, & Facts) 

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJuly 12, 2022
42 Facts About Puerto Rico (Things to Know, By a Local)

42 Facts About Puerto Rico (Things to Know, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedSeptember 10, 2022
13 Best Puerto Rico Islands (Picked By a Local)

13 Best Puerto Rico Islands (Picked By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 23, 2023
Where to Stay in Aguadilla (Best Places & Areas for 2023)

Where to Stay in Aguadilla (Best Places & Areas for 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
Puerto Rico Honeymoon Planner (Tips & Advice By a Local)

Puerto Rico Honeymoon Planner (Tips & Advice By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
Vieques vs Culebra Compared (By a Puerto Rico Local)

Vieques vs Culebra Compared (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 22, 2023
Where to Stay in Vieques (Best Places & Areas for 2023)

Where to Stay in Vieques (Best Places & Areas for 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 15, 2023
13 Best Waterfalls in Puerto Rico (Written by a Local)

13 Best Waterfalls in Puerto Rico (Written by a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJuly 24, 2022
Worldpackers Review – Is the Exchange Platform Right for You?

Worldpackers Review – Is the Exchange Platform Right for You?

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedSeptember 30, 2022
Where to Stay in San Juan, By an Area Local (2023)

Where to Stay in San Juan, By an Area Local (2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
11 Best Beaches in San Juan (By a Local)

11 Best Beaches in San Juan (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
13 Best Cities in Puerto Rico in 2023 (A Local’s Picks)

13 Best Cities in Puerto Rico in 2023 (A Local’s Picks)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 13, 2023
11 Best Museums in Puerto Rico in 2023 (By a Local)

11 Best Museums in Puerto Rico in 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 15, 2023
Beach Packing List (17 Things You Might Forget to Bring)

Beach Packing List (17 Things You Might Forget to Bring)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 16, 2022
16 Best Festivals in Puerto Rico (By a Local!)

16 Best Festivals in Puerto Rico (By a Local!)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 22, 2023
Worldpackers vs Workaway – Key Differences and Comparison

Worldpackers vs Workaway – Key Differences and Comparison

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedOctober 5, 2022
Puerto Rico Weekend Itinerary (3 Epic Days, By a Local)

Puerto Rico Weekend Itinerary (3 Epic Days, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
18 Best San Juan Restaurants (Where to Eat, By a Local)

18 Best San Juan Restaurants (Where to Eat, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 15, 2022
17 Best Things to Do in Carolina (By a Puerto Rico Local)

17 Best Things to Do in Carolina (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 3, 2023
11 Best Puerto Rico Mountains to Explore (By a Local)

11 Best Puerto Rico Mountains to Explore (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
9 Best Things to Do in Manatí (in 2023)

9 Best Things to Do in Manatí (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 12, 2023
San Juan to Rincon (3 Best Ways to Go, By a Local)

San Juan to Rincon (3 Best Ways to Go, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 10, 2023
11 Best Towns in Puerto Rico to Visit in 2023 (By a Local)

11 Best Towns in Puerto Rico to Visit in 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 12, 2023
21 Famous Landmarks in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

21 Famous Landmarks in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 17, 2023
15 Best Things to Do in Isabela, PR (in 2023)

15 Best Things to Do in Isabela, PR (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 9, 2023
17 Best Things to Do in Bayamón (in 2023)

17 Best Things to Do in Bayamón (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 9, 2023
San Juan to Fajardo (4 Best Ways to Go in 2023, By a Local)

San Juan to Fajardo (4 Best Ways to Go in 2023, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 9, 2023
San Juan to Vieques (4 Best Ways to Go, By a Local)

San Juan to Vieques (4 Best Ways to Go, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 23, 2022
15 Best Things to Do in Cabo Rojo, PR (in 2023)

15 Best Things to Do in Cabo Rojo, PR (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 7, 2023
15 Best Things to Do in Aguada (in 2023)

15 Best Things to Do in Aguada (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 7, 2023
11 Best Culebra Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

11 Best Culebra Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 5, 2023
15 Best Things to Do in Guanica (in 2023)

15 Best Things to Do in Guanica (in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 5, 2023
Is San Juan Safe for Travel? (Honest Local Advice for 2023)

Is San Juan Safe for Travel? (Honest Local Advice for 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 7, 2023
9 Best Rincon Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

9 Best Rincon Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 7, 2023
Is Vieques Safe? (Honest Advice for Safety in 2023)

Is Vieques Safe? (Honest Advice for Safety in 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
15 Best Vieques Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

15 Best Vieques Beaches in 2023 (By a Puerto Rico Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 6, 2023
15 Best Things to Do in Utuado

15 Best Things to Do in Utuado

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 21, 2023
El Yunque National Forest (A Local’s Guide to Visiting)

El Yunque National Forest (A Local’s Guide to Visiting)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 26, 2022
Puerto Rican Food (A Local’s Guide to 47 Best Dishes to Try)

Puerto Rican Food (A Local’s Guide to 47 Best Dishes to Try)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 22, 2023
Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico (What to Know, By a Local)

Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico (What to Know, By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 8, 2023
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (A Local’s Guide & History)

Castillo San Felipe del Morro (A Local’s Guide & History)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedAugust 26, 2022
15 Best Hikes in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

15 Best Hikes in Puerto Rico (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 21, 2023
Where to Stay in Rincon (Best Places & Areas for 2023)

Where to Stay in Rincon (Best Places & Areas for 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 14, 2023
Renting a Car in Puerto Rico (A Local’s “How to” Guide)

Renting a Car in Puerto Rico (A Local’s “How to” Guide)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 6, 2023
How to Get Around Puerto Rico (13 Best Ways, By A Local)

How to Get Around Puerto Rico (13 Best Ways, By A Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJuly 13, 2022
19 Best Things to Do in Ponce, PR (Fun Activity Ideas)

19 Best Things to Do in Ponce, PR (Fun Activity Ideas)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 13, 2023
17 Best Things to Do in Fajardo (Fun Activities & Sites)

17 Best Things to Do in Fajardo (Fun Activities & Sites)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 15, 2023
19 Best Things to Do in Rincon (Fun Activities & Top Sites)

19 Best Things to Do in Rincon (Fun Activities & Top Sites)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 13, 2023
15 Best Things to Do in Aguadilla (Fun & Unique Activities)

15 Best Things to Do in Aguadilla (Fun & Unique Activities)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJuly 12, 2022
7 Day Puerto Rico Itinerary (Pre-Planned By a Local)

7 Day Puerto Rico Itinerary (Pre-Planned By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 21, 2023
Puerto Rico on a Budget | How to Stay, Eat, and Travel Cheaply

Puerto Rico on a Budget | How to Stay, Eat, and Travel Cheaply

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 15, 2022
23 Puerto Rico Travel Tips from a Local (for 2023)

23 Puerto Rico Travel Tips from a Local (for 2023)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedMarch 25, 2023
Driving in Puerto Rico (A Local’s Guide, for First Timers)

Driving in Puerto Rico (A Local’s Guide, for First Timers)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedDecember 17, 2022
39 Places to Visit in Puerto Rico in 2023 (By a Local)

39 Places to Visit in Puerto Rico in 2023 (By a Local)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedJanuary 25, 2023
15 Day Trips from San Juan for 2023 (By a Local!)

15 Day Trips from San Juan for 2023 (By a Local!)

ByVanessa Ramos UpdatedFebruary 17, 2023

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