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Articles in the Porta Antillas (East) Category

Sail the Day Away on the Pez Vela in Culebra

Jan 27th, 2013 • By • Category: Beach, Culebra, History, Nature, Porta Antillas (East), Snorkeling, Tour

Culebra is a small island off the east coast of PR, that offers some great water-based activities. There are some even smaller, less-visited islands surrounding Culebra that are just begging to be explored. But, to get to those, you need a boat. Captain Bill Penfield offers charters to all areas around the waters of Cuelbra on his Pez Vela sailboat. It is a great way to spend a day!


Glide High Above the Water on a Parasail

Jan 20th, 2013 • By • Category: Beach, Porta Antillas (East), Porta del Sol (West), San Juan Metro, Water Sports

Parasailing is one of those things that, once you see someone doing it, you just want to do yourself. It is amazingly calm and quiet up there, and takes almost no effort on the part of the passenger, so just about anyone can do it. It is an activity that is available all around Puerto Rico, so you’ve come to the right place if you want to give it a try.


Puerto Rico’s 2012-2013 Winter Baseball League

Nov 4th, 2012 • By • Category: Porta Antillas (East), Porta Atlantico (North), Porta Caribe (South), Porta del Sol (West), San Juan Metro

MLB Winter League Baseball in Puerto Rico is starting on 08 November 2012! Get out to one of the stadiums in Carolina, Caguas, Ponce or Mayaguez and support your favorite team. The action is non-stop, and it is a great family-friendly atmosphere!


Discover White Sand Beaches in Ceiba

Oct 28th, 2012 • By • Category: Beach, Nature, Porta Antillas (East)

When it comes to beaches, I like white sand and clear, blue water. Most of the beaches on the big island are cream or beige colored, with the occasional black sand beach. So imagine my surprise when we went to Playa Los Machos and Playa Media Mundo … and discovered two more white sand beaches on the big island!


The Opening of the Route 66 Extension

Oct 1st, 2012 • By • Category: Beach, Porta Antillas (East), Rain Forest, Snorkeling

Traveling from the San Juan area to Rio Grande, Luquillo, and Fajardo just got a whole lot easier and faster! The second phase of Route 66 opened to traffic on 01 October 2012, and it extends Route 66 from Canovanas to Rio Grande. It’s not much of a day trip itself, but it will sure reduce the driving time for trips to El Yunque National Forest, beaches in Luquillo, the biobay in Fajardo, snorkel trips in Fajardo, and other eastern points on the island.


Junglequi is Ziplines, and More, Close to El Yunque

Sep 17th, 2012 • By • Category: Nature, Porta Antillas (East), Rain Forest

I am all for a one-stop place that has lots of fun things to do for the whole family that is in close proximity to a number of other natural attractions. So when Junglequi Rainforest Eco Adventure Park opened in Spring 2012, we went first thing. It is located right off of Road 191, on the way into El Yunque National Forest.


Celebrate Fiesta de Santiago Apostol in Loiza

Jul 19th, 2012 • By • Category: Music, Porta Antillas (East), San Juan Metro

Loiza is a town steeped in tradition. It has roots that combine Spanish culture and traditions with African culture, and meld them into a unique Puerto Rican experience. One of the most colorful examples of this would be the annual Saint James Festival in Loíza. It is a multi-day event that occurs around July 25, the feast day of Saint James.


Rio Sabana – El Yunque’s Newest Trail

Jul 1st, 2012 • By • Category: Hiking, Nature, Porta Antillas (East), Rain Forest

The Rio Sabana Trail is the newest trail in El Yunque National Forest. Officially opened in April 2011, this trail connects the Rio Sabana Recreation Area, at the end of Road 191 South, to the Trade Winds Trail. This trail is rated difficult, so it is not for everyone. It is the only official trail on the south side of El Yunque National Forest.


Music and Dance Shows in Rio Grande

May 24th, 2012 • By • Category: Dance, Food & Lodging, Music, Porta Antillas (East), Rain Forest

If you are staying in the northeast part of the island, and want to spend an evening at dinner and a show, the Wyndham Rio Mar in Rio Grande offers a different show every Friday of the month. They set up a small dance floor in the Marbella Restaurant, and you can enjoy a buffet dinner while watching their live music and dance show.


Ride a Horse on a Beach Just Minutes from El Yunque

May 6th, 2012 • By • Category: Beach, Nature, Porta Antillas (East), Rain Forest

Riding a horse along the sand on a tropical beach is just a dreamy experience for most riders. You can "catch" that dream just minutes from El Yunque National Forest at Catch a Dream Ranch. We recently did just that, and enjoyed 90 minutes of fun, with some great picture opportunities to boot!


Welcome the Turtles at the Luquillo Tinglar Festival

Apr 8th, 2012 • By • Category: Food & Lodging, Music, Nature, Porta Antillas (East)

I like turtles. So when April comes around, we head to the Luquillo town plaza to celebrate the annual Festival el Tinglar. Since 2006, the Sierra Club has sponsored this event to help promote awareness and conservation of the wonderful natural environment in this part of Puerto Rico. This year’s Festival el Tinglar is on Saturday, 14 April 2012. We encourage you to stop by!


Los Picachos Trail – Some Great Views in El Yunque

Mar 26th, 2012 • By • Category: Hiking, Nature, Porta Antillas (East), Rain Forest

We are fortunate to have El Yunque rain forest as our backyard, so we have had the opportunity to hike all of the trails in El Yunque National Forest. Los Picachos trail is a short, side spur along El Yunque peak trail that is definitely worth the effort it takes to get there. Los Picachos trail heads to the east, and leads to an incredible 360° view.


Balneario Punta Santiago: A Neglected Beach

Mar 1st, 2012 • By • Category: Beach, Nature, Porta Antillas (East)

Parque Nacional Balneario Punta Santiago is a government-run beach in Humacao that is advertised as offering facilites and the things that one needs for a nice day at the a beach – like life guards, bathrooms, and food kiosks. Do not be fooled. The balneario has been abandoned by the government. It is in disrepair and in need of serious maintenance. It is a real shame.


Take a Fishing Trip out of Fajardo

Nov 20th, 2011 • By • Category: Porta Antillas (East), Water Sports

If you are a fisherman you know how enjoyable it is to spend time out on the water, especially when you catch something. While no captain can gaurentee a catch, Captain Marcos of Light Tackle Paradise in Fajardo is known to have lots of luck. Our friends Wally and Anton recently had a productive morning of fishing, that included tarpon, king mackerel, grouper, and snapper.


Northeast Ecological Corridor – Beaches, Turtles and More

Jun 12th, 2011 • By • Category: Beach, Nature, Porta Antillas (East), Porta Atlantico (North)

The Northeast Ecological Corridor is a wonderful stretch of about 6½ miles of coastline, from Luquillo to Fajardo. We had never been in that area, so after some recent guests told us about the long walk they took along the beach there, we decided we needed to see it ourselves. It really is a wonderful, natural place. We hope that more awareness of Puerto Rico’s natural wonders will encourge people to want to preserve it.


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