The Conservation Trust of PR owns this nature reserve in Fajardo, at the north eastern-most tip of the island. Encompassing hundreds of acres, the Conservation Trust offers tours to explain the different eco-systems that are in the reserve.
On our most recent visit (we have taken the tour a number of times with [...]

There are a number of snorkel boat tours that leave out of Fajardo and visit reefs and the out-islands. The boats are all very similar, follow a similar schedule, serve a similar lunch and beverages, go to the same snorkel spots, and are the same price - give or take a few [...]

Hipodromo Camarero is the new name for El Comandante Race Track. It is the only thoroughbred race track in Puerto Rico. If you enjoy horse racing, or just want a fun way to spend a few exciting hours - put this on your To-Do list.

The facility is very large - there is plenty [...]

Looking for a bargain on new designer clothes, a new pair of designer sunglasses, or maybe just some time out of the sun or rain? Go to the all-enclosed air conditioned Belz Factory Outlet World and shop ’til you drop!
This group of about 75 outlet stores forms a nice sized mall, that has [...]

The National Botanical Garden of Puerto Rico is a big name for a lovely green oasis in the middle of a city. Locally, it is known as “el Jardin Botanico”. The garden is affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), but it is open to the public free of charge. When you get [...]

I go to this beach quite often (being it is the closest swimming beach to my house). It is one of my favorites too, just due to the scenery - it is a cresent of fine sand, with lots of mature palm trees for shade. And behind that, you have the [...]

This is the first of many articles on the Rain Forest.
El Yunque Rain Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US National Parks system. Ample rainfall (over 200 inches a year in some areas) creates a jungle-like setting - with lush foliage, waterfalls and rivers. Hike along the trails that cover [...]

We went to Icacos for a day of quiet beach time and snorkeling. Icacos is a small island off of Fajardo. The boat ride took us only about 10 minutes from the boat launch in Las Croabas. It was a bit windy, but the trip was not bad at all - very few [...]

We took a trip to Bacardi Rum Factory to see the tour. I admit, the free drinks were also a draw for me! I have been on other sugarcane and rum tours on other islands and always enjoyed them. This was different, more of a tour about Bacardi that takes place at their [...]