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Look What’s New at Coqui’s Hideaway

Nov 16th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: East, Food&Lodging, RainForest

Located in Rio Grande, in the foothills of the El Yunque National Forest, Coqui’s Hideaway offers a tranquil rain forest retreat, with 2 or 3 bedroom accommodations, that is the perfect combination of beach and rain forest vacations.
We’re located just minutes from the rain forest, about 35 minutes from the SJU airport, 45 minutes from [...]



FYI: Puerto Rico is Smoke Free

Oct 26th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: General

Smoking in all public places is a violation of Puerto Rico Law 66. That means that smoking is prohibited in virtually any enclosed space, including restaurants, clubs, discos, casinos, bars, buildings, shopping centers, businesses, elevators, public transportation, ambulances, hotel rooms designated as no-smoking rooms, and private cars when children are present as passengers.
In effect, the [...]



Plan Your Visit with our Interactive Island Map

Aug 26th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: Maps

As compared to most other Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico is a big island and most of the "must see" attractions are not concentrated in one particular area. Understanding the "lay of the land" can be a daunting task for the first-time visitor.
To provide some perspective on where things are on the island, we’ve put together [...]



UPR Botanical Garden Map

Jul 20th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: Maps, Metro, Nature

A visit to the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Botanical Garden (Jardi­n Botanico) is an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. Here’s a map to help guide you through the gardens.



El Yunque Trail Map

Jul 8th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: East, Hiking, Maps, Nature, RainForest

The El Yunque National Forest has many trails, streams, rivers and waterfalls that can be enjoyed year-round. Though the forest covers 28,000 acres, when most people (especially tourists) speak of "going to the rain forest" they’re referring to the Recreation Area on the north side of the Sierra de Luquillo Mountains. The "main road" into [...]



Aibonito Flower Festival – More Than Just Flowers

Jun 29th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: Central, Music, Nature

This article is about the 2007 Aibonito Flower Festival. If you are looking for info about the 2009 Aibonito Flower Festival, please go read this other article.
At the 39th Festival de las Flores in Aibonito (June 29 through July 8, 2007), you’ll find more than just flowers. There’s music, food, crafts and rides for the [...]



A Rainy Vacation Day is Better than a Sunny Work Day

Apr 14th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: RainyDay

So you came on vacation to Puerto Rico expecting all blue skies and sunny beaches. And now it’s raining. Or maybe pouring is a better description!
Don’t worry. All is not lost. There are plenty of things to do on your PR vacation that don’t require perfect weather.
With terms like “wet season”, “hurricane season”, or just [...]



Announcing the Opening of Coqui’s Hideaway at the Tropical Flower Farm

Feb 13th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: East, Food&Lodging, RainForest

Nestled in the foothills of El Yunque, in Ri­o Grande Puerto Rico, we offer the ideal location for exploring the Rainforest, San Juan, and the beaches of Luquillo and Fajardo.
Hike in the Caribbean National Forest. Swim in a waterfall. Kayak in the Bioluminescent Bay. Wander the streets of Old San Juan. Or just sway in [...]



Our Day Trips & Ideas for Things To Do On Vacation in Puerto Rico

Feb 13th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: General

Welcome to our new web site. This is our first post ever!
How are you planning on spending your vacation in Puerto Rico?

Old San Juan
The Caribbean National Forest / El Yunque / The “Rainforest”
Ponce
The Bacardi Rum Factory
Culebra
Vieques
Rincon
“the beach”

PuertoRicoDayTrips.com is a compilation of our adventures here in Puerto Rico. Maybe you can use it to get [...]