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Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo - Fun in the Sun!

May 17th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, North

No visit to Puerto Rico would be complete without visiting some of its beautiful beaches. Seven Seas Beach, located in Fajardo on the northeast corner of the island, is a gem waiting for your discovery. And since it’s a Balneario, it has gated parking, facilities, and lifeguards. New in 2007, it has been [...]



Spend the Day at Flamenco Beach on Culebra

May 11th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Snorkeling

If you are a sun worshiper, a beach lover or snorkel fanatic, no trip to Puerto Rico would be complete without a trip to Culebra. It can be done as a day trip or stay for longer (there are a few hundred hotel rooms and vacation rentals available).
Culebra is an island 20 miles [...]



Catch the Ferry from Fajardo to Culebra or Vieques

May 7th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East

An economical way to get to the out-islands of Culebra and Vieques is by using the passenger ferry (La Lancha). These ferries, operated by the Port Authority Maritime Division, carry about 200-400 passengers and run during the day hours, 365 days a year.
Depending on the particular ferry they’re using the day you go, you [...]



Enjoy Traditional Music & Dance at the Le-Lo-Lai Festival

May 3rd, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Dance, History, Music, North, OldSanJuan

The Le-Lo-Lai Festival is a wonderful cultural program of traditional music and dance, sponsored by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
The Festival consists of 3 different performances, showcasing different dances and music of the island and its heritage. These shows are free of cost and are amazingly high quality. They are offered [...]



Walking & Kayaking in the Humacao Nature Reserve

Apr 28th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature

The Humacao Wildlife Refuge is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico. Within the reserve you’ll find numerous trails for walking, biking and light hiking, long stretches of beach, spectacular views of the coast, an area with picnic pavilions, some ruins from the area’s history as a sugar plantation, old bunkers from wars past, [...]



Taste Local Flavor at a Fruit and Vegetable Market

Apr 22nd, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Metro, RainyDay, Shopping

The towns in Puerto Rico are all centered around a Public Square. Around this little open space, you will find a church, some government buildings and a market area. This market area will probably have small food stores, clothing stores, and stores with assorted necessities. And usually you can find [...]



Pinones Mangrove Forest - Nature Boardwalk & Waterfront Fun

Apr 17th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Nature, North

Pinones mangrove forest (Bosque de Pinones) offers a unique experience for tourists and locals alike. No matter what you like doing, you can spend an enjoyable day or evening in this area.
Even though this area is located just east of the airport and Isla Verde, it seems like a totally different world. [...]



Escambron Beach - Catch Some Sun in San Juan

Apr 8th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Metro, OldSanJuan, Snorkeling

Balneario El Escambron is a little beach, just outside of Old San Juan, that is part of the Blue Flag beach program. It is located in Puerta de Tierra section of town, next to the Normandie Hotel.
Escambron is a nice family-friendly beach. It has a small crescent of clean sand and calm waters, [...]



Casa Don Q - A Little History & Lots of Good Rum!

Apr 7th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: History, OldSanJuan, RainyDay, Tour

For a quick and tasty stop, go to Casa Don Q in Old San Juan. Don Q brand is the rum preferred by Puerto Ricans - stop in and taste for yourself, and see why!
Casa Don Q is a small “museum” that has information about rum making and the history of the Don [...]



Bio-Bay in Fajardo by Kayak or Boat - A Sparkling Experience

Apr 7th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, North, Tour

There are three bioluminescent bays (bio-bays) in Puerto Rico. One in the SouthWest - "La Parguera", one on Vieques - "Mosquito Bay", and the one in Fajardo - "La Laguna Grande". Out of all three, Mosquito Bay is the brightest, and La Parguera is the least bright. La Laguna Grande [...]