If you want to experience the gastronomy of Puerto Rico firsthand, this tour is for you! Every year, thousands of Puerto Ricans and tourists visit Guavate to enjoy traditional island dishes, including roast pork, BBQ ribs, rice and beans, ‘pasteles’ (mashed green plantain filled with meat), pavochón (turkey cooked like pork), Puerto Rican sweets, and ‘piña colada.’

On this unique excursion, you will have a great time in the mountain town of Cayey. There, you’ll visit La Ruta del Lechón to enjoy its signature dish of roast pork while learning more about the history and culture of Puerto Rican cuisine. Follow your guide to the famous lechoneras in Guavate, a place that Anthony Bourdain of the Travel Channel’s No Reservations visited for its world-famous barbecue. Lechoneras are outdoor restaurants that specialize in slow-roasting seasoned whole pigs over an open fire. The pig is mounted on ‘la varita,’ which is typically a steel bar that slowly turns the spit for about six to eight hours. Once done, the taste will be like nothing you’ve ever had before. A little juicy and a little crunchy, the pig’s roasted skin is called ‘cuerito.’

Itinerary

• La Ruta del Lechón: Visit famous lechoneras in Guavate, specializing in slow-roasted pork
• Food Sampling: Enjoy cafeteria-style native side dishes like arroz con gandules, yuca, pana, and mofongo
• Optional Charco Azul Stop: Small natural swimming pool 30 minutes away, accessible by a short, easy trail (weather based). Can only be accommodated with anticipation, same day requests will not be accepted.