Discover Puerto Rico Announces Wellness-Focused Partnership With Calm
Puerto Rico is packed full of vibrant tourist destinations ranging from Condado to Old San Juan, and as an added bonus, the island is no slouch when it comes to relaxation either. All across the region, visitors can explore lush rainforests, winding rivers and sandy beaches, with each individual habitat showcasing the rich variety of plants and animals that have called the Caribbean home for centuries—and now, prospective visitors can immerse themselves in the idyllic beauty of Puerto Rico from the comfort of their home. In an effort to showcase the top wellness experiences across the island, Discover Puerto Rico has partnered with mental health company Calm to release a new collection of immersive audio experiences that highlight some of the most relaxing sites across Puerto Rico and its neighboring islands.
Officially launched on May 22nd, this partnership offers an opportunity to explore the verdant landscapes of Puerto Rico through a sonic lens, with six unique concepts available for listeners. While options span from guided meditations to a beach-themed Breathe Bubble, the Adventures in Puerto Rico Calm Sleep Story serves as a particularly introspective foray into the richness of the island, with a narration by world-renowned songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda available in both English and Spanish. Throughout the episode, Miranda invites listeners to explore the splendor of the island through a combination of music and spoken word, all while weaving in personal anecdotes from his many years spent exploring Puerto Rico throughout his life.
El Yunque is home to several hundred different plant species, several of which are endemic.
Beloved tourist destinations like Flamenco Beach and La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay play a prominent role in Adventures in Puerto Rico, and beyond these sites, the new partnership also casts a spotlight on one of the island's crown jewels of tranquility—the lush El Yunque National Forest. Measuring in at more than 100 square kilometers, this storied preserve is brimming with all sorts of native flora and fauna, with both the Walking El Yunque meditation and Sounds of El Yunque soundscape inviting Calm members to enjoy the sounds of rainfall and rushing water to the tune of the forest's many coquís, a type of tiny frog that's been renowned for millennia across Puerto Rico thanks to its distinct call. And for those wishing to explore a more underrated side of the island, the Floating the Tanamá River soundscape showcases the gentle beauty of one of Puerto Rico's lesser-known water features, inviting listeners to its interior mountains to enjoy the idyllic atmosphere.
While Calm's new Puerto Rico collection is perfect for backyard meditation or a mindfulness session, it can also offer insight into planning a relaxation-focused trip of your own—and when it comes to building the perfect itinerary, there's a wealth of other can't-miss sites to be found across the island. The interior mountains of Puerto Rico play host to charming towns like Aibonito and Orocovis, while coffee fans should be sure to pay a visit to Yauco, a southwestern municipality that's home to cozy cafés and colorful murals. Meanwhile, those who prefer to stick close to the San Juan metro area can make their way south to explore La Marquesa—a forest park that's home to its own dedicated aviary—or head west to spend some time lounging along the Piscinas Naturales de Manatí, a collection of rock pools along the island's northern shore.
The Puerto Rican island of Culebra is renowned for its picturesque beaches.
There's no shortage of idyllic islands to explore all across the Caribbean, but when it comes to experiencing true tranquility, it's tough to beat Puerto Rico. While bustling cities abound across the region, visitors are always just a short drive away from an oasis of calm, with options spanning from pristine beaches to craggy caves to tropical rainforests that are rife with native wildlife. As people continue to seek an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, Discover Puerto Rico and Calm offer a much-needed respite from all of the endless noise, providing listeners with an opportunity to leave the world behind and dive headfirst into the charm of La Isla del Encanto each day.
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