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    Cayo Matias: Local Island Day Trip
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    Cayo Matias is a small mangrove island off the south east of Puerto Rico, near Salinas, that is a popular local hang out. On weekends and holidays, there is a small ferry that you can take over to the island where you can be part of a very local island experience.

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featuredimage A Boat Trip into La Parguera Biobay

We recently had the opportunity to re-visit the biobay in La Parguera, after having visited it for the first time 18 ...

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featuredimage The Interpretative Trail In Guajataca Forest

The Guajataca Forest, in the karst region of Puerto Rico, has 25 miles of trails within its boundaries. Most people will ...

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featuredimage Get Away to Culebra with East Island Excursions

Culebra is a little island that is a nice day-trip away from the main island of Puerto Rico. We have ...

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featuredimage Hike La Mina Trail to La Mina Falls

Take a refreshing dip in clear rain forest water. Swim under a waterfall. It sounds like a dream. But it ...

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featuredimage Explore Miles of Beaches in Rincon

With names like Domes, Steps, Spanish Wall, Pools and Indicators, Rincon boasts miles of beaches. Some of the beaches are ...

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featuredimage Kids Can Enjoy Old San Juan, Too!

There are plenty of things to do with kids in Old San Juan. Whether you explore an ancient fort, fly ...

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featuredimage Los Picachos Trail – Some Great Views in El Yunque

We are fortunate to have El Yunque rain forest as our backyard, so we have had the opportunity to hike ...

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featuredimage What is the Taxi Zone for My Hotel?

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has defined five tourism zones that encompass the areas around the SJU airport, Isla Verde, ...

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featuredimage Los Prieto Falls on El Yunque’s South Side

The El Yunque National Forest covers 28000 acres, and much of it is protected as wilderness areas. Ray and I are ...

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The big holiday in Puerto Rico is Three Kings Day, celebrated on January 6. And nowhere else on the island are ...

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Who is Ready to Get Bushwacked?

We had our first Bushwacker drinks while on Culebra, and every time we go there, this is our drink of choice. It is kinda like a Mudslide, but with a hint of coconut. We did our research and came up with a recipe that is delicious and easy to make at home. You just need to provide your own white sand beach and deep blue water. Enjoy!

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Dance on the Water in Old San Juan

If you like to dance, and you find yourself in Old San Juan on a weekend night, La Rumba Party Cruise is floating nightclub that is different from the other clubs. They offer 2 hours on the water in San Juan Bay, with a DJ, 2 dance floors, and bar service. In addition to the party, you get some great views of Old San Juan from the water at night.

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Suprising Discoveries at Julio Enrique Monagas Park

Julio Enrique Monagas Park in Bayamon offers both a unique nature respite for families, and amazing adventure opportunities. It is a great place for bird watching, walking trails, picnics and playground fun, without having to go too far from San Juan. For the more active person, it also has bike (MTB) trails and lots of karst (limestone) rock walls, perfect for rock climbing.

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Exploring Cayo Luis Pena in Culebra

We managed to snorkel, hike, explore white sand beaches, hunt sea glass and shells, play in the water and relax all in one day on a recent trip in Culebra when we kayaked over to Cayo Luis Pena. This little island is rarely visited, but it really is worth the effort to experience this beautiful nature reserve.

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Museum of Coffee in Ciales

For more than 275 years, the haciendas throughout the cool mountain regions of Puerto Rico have been growing coffee. It was once one of the largest crops in production on the island. The Museum of Coffee in Ciales is a place where you can explore some of the history of coffee, and to experience some of the best coffee available in Puerto Rico today.

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Caparra Ruins: Remains of the First Spanish Settlement

The Spanish settlers made Puerto Rico their home more than 500 years ago, and you can see the archaeological evidence of their first settlement at the Caparra Ruins Museum and Historic Park in the town of Guaynabo. It is a small but important spot that has been set aside for its historical significance.

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Hiking on Vieques: Cayo de Tierra

What do you do when you get tired of lying on a beach on Vieques? You go for a hike! There aren’t that many places for hiking on the island, but Cayo de Tierra, at the western end of Playa Sun Bay, offers a challenging uphill walk that has some great views at the top.

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An Itinerary for 3 Days on Culebra

If you are someone who just loves spending lazy days lying on a beautiful beach, or if (like us) you need more activity including beach-combing, snorkeling, hiking, and great photo ops … then the out-island of Culebra is for you. It offers the best of both worlds! Here is a sample itinerary that you can use for planning a quick getaway to Culebra.

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El Pirata – My Favorite Rincon Sunset Drink!

While we don’t get out to the west coast of Puerto Rico very often, when we do, we make a point to toast the sunset with a Pirate Special. This amazing concoction of rum and coconut is devilishly delicious. Though we don’t have the exact recipe, we’ve come up with one that tastes pretty good to us!

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Get Some Variety with Tierra del Encantos Eco Tours

I love exploring the karst region of Puerto Rico. The landscape is ruggedly beautiful, the caves hold many secrets from the past, and there is a great diversity of plants and animals. Tierra del Encantos Eco Tours offers a hiking adventure that allows you to get up close and personal with nature in the area.

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