15 Workshops & Classes in Puerto Rico Worth Booking

1.Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,469 reviews · from $89Our pick

Review of Casa BACARDÍ’s San Juan mixology class, with rum tasting, cocktail-making, distillery stories, practical tips, and value advice.

“We went for the Mixology class. Upon arrival, we checked in and enjoyed our welcome drinks at the outdoor pavilion. Our group was called and we went on tram tour and learned about the history of Casa Bacardí. Alejandra led our tour and mixology class, she was absolutely amazing and ensured we all had a great time!”

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2.Salsa Dance Class in San Juan – Learn from Local Experts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · from $30

Learn beginner-friendly salsa in San Juan with local instructors, oceanfront park views, practical tips, and honest advice on value.

“andres is a fabulous teacher. wear comfy shoes, and expect to have fun and to learn a few steps on your own and with a partner”

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3.Beginner to Advanced Salsa Dance Class in San Juan, PR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $27

Learn salsa outdoors in San Juan with a friendly instructor, partner or solo, for one lively hour at Laguna del Condado.

“The instructor was wonderful. Had a good nature and was able to easily teach the class so they could understand. Most everyone picked up quickly and he gave more attention to those who were struggling.”

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4.Luquillo, Puerto Rico: Beginners Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · from $78

Learn to surf at Luquillo’s La Pared Beach with pro surfer Brian Ramos, soft-top boards, snacks, safety guidance, and family-friendly instruction.

“My kids ages 11 through 19 had a blast under the instruction of Sebastian and Claire. Instructions were clear and safety was the top priority. The pictures and video Claire took from the water and airdropped to me were an added bonus. Both instructors were so friendly and patient. Highly recommend!”

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5.Make Your Own Perfume Guided Workshop | Old San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $99

Create a 50ml signature perfume in Old San Juan with expert guidance, custom scent notes, bottle choices, and a memorable personal souvenir.

“This was a great way to spend a rainy evening. Our Perfumer Fabiola (Fabi) was absolutely delightful and a pleasure that helped us with choosing the best fragrance. My Daughter and I had fun doing this activity together. Highly recommend this to break up the sightseeing and souvenir shopping. And you even bring home you own named bottle of the scent.”

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6.Sunset Salsa Beach Class in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · from $29

Learn beginner-friendly salsa on San Juan’s beach at sunset, with live Spanish music, scenic views, and a relaxed one-hour class for $29.

“it was an amazing experience i would absolutely come again! great workout as well,the instructor was amazing”

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7.Outdoor Salsa Class Experience in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $19Best value

Learn beginner salsa in a San Juan park with professional instructors, lively music, and relaxed Puerto Rican flavor for just $19.

“Steven was an amazing instructor!! We had so much fun learning how to salsa dance. Steven had a great energy and made it very easy to learn.”

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8.Afro Puerto Rican Folklore Bomba Class and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $35

Learn Puerto Rico’s Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba with live drumming at sunset on Ocean Park Beach for an energetic, welcoming cultural experience.

“I enjoyed this experience thoroughly. The dance instructor was informative and entertaining. She challenged us a bit. We laughed a lot. This was definitely a class that anyone could enjoy!”

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9.Snorkeling Lesson & Interactive Experience for Kids and Adults

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $58

Learn to snorkel in Fajardo with patient guides, small groups, reef wildlife, gear until 4:30 PM, snacks, and family-friendly instruction.

“It’s a great snorkeling tour that we use every time we come to the island. Joshua is great and always points out great finds along the way. I recommend the life vest if just to use it as a float, my 55 year old hockey knees appreciated it!”

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10.2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $235

Explore Puerto Rico’s Epicenter and The Wall on a small-group scuba boat trip from Copamarina, with gear, snacks, and expert supervision.

“Started out thinking it wasn't going to be a good time, issues with times, but the dives were excellent, dive master knows his sites and did more than I thought I would get to do. I didn't realize it was over 3 hours drive, but even that was worth it. Small crew, no bells and whistles, but the best dive I've done in Puerto Rico”

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11.Salsa Dance Class and Nightlife Tour in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $59

Learn merengue and Puerto Rican salsa, sip a cocktail, then visit a live-music bar in San Juan with a local instructor.

“Titi Angie made this the best salsa class experience! Although I was new to salsa and my boyfriend has experience we both thought the class was amazing! Really enjoyed that we were able to show off our moves at the salsa club after the lesson! A great time was had by all! Angie was inviting, knowledgeable of the moves and provided us with history of how Salsa and merengue came about and how it is influenced by so many different cultures!”

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12.San Juan Surfing Lessons: Ride the Waves in Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $85

Learn what to expect from San Juan surf lessons, including instruction, board time, safety, value, meeting point, and practical tips.

“My daughter did the surf lessons and ended up having g a private lesson. The guides were great with her and took a ton of videos too!”

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13.Moonlight Beginner Salsa Class in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $60

Learn salsa under San Juan’s moonlight with Gabby, then practice at a local nightlife spot. Beginner-friendly, cultural, and fun.

“Gabby’s beginner salsa class was amazing! Her passion and deep knowledge of salsa really shined through. She broke down each step clearly, making it super easy to follow — even for total beginners. By the end of the class, we felt confident enough to hit a real salsa club! Fun, supportive, and energizing. Highly recommend! 💃🏽”

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14.“Unique Tour” Loiza, Cultue, Art & Bomba Dance Class on The Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $189

Explore Loíza through Cueva María de la Cruz, Samuel Lind’s studio, vejigante masks, and a beachside bomba class in one cultural day.

“Our trip leader was so nice welcome and knowledgeable. He was such a good tour guide!! He was also very communicative.”

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15.Perfume Making a Guided Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $99

Create a 50ml signature fragrance in San Juan with a guided, hands-on perfume workshop, ideal for dates, groups, and personal gifts.

“Very friendly staff ruby was very knowledgeable with scents and taking her time to explain the steps thoroughly and was very patience with us when making decisions on scents and thinking of a good name for our perfumes. I absolutely love making perfume recommending everyone give it a try !”

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