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Articles in the East Category

El Yunque’s Best-Kept Secret: Juan Diego Falls

Aug 23rd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, North, RainForest, Videos

Juan Diego Falls is a series of beautiful waterfalls located a short (but demanding) walk from the road. We feel that the largest of the falls is better than the more popular La Mina Falls. Especially since Juan Diego Falls is virtually undiscovered by tourists!



Laguna Grande: Fajardo’s Bio Bay Revisited

Aug 13th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, Tour

In the spring of 2007, the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources banned swimming in Laguna Grande in Fajardo. This simple act reduced the wear and tear on the biobay and allowed nature to begin undoing the damage that humans inflicted on the environment. This past year we had heard the health of the biobay was making a comeback, so we were eager to see that for ourselves.



Get Personal with an Erin Go Bragh Snorkel Sailing Trip

Jul 23rd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Tour

A day sail aboard the Erin Go Bragh III offers an intimate option for accessing excellent snorkeling spots near the islets of Icacos, Lobos, Palominos, and Palominitos, located off the coast of Fajardo. Longer overnight trips are available to the islands of Culebra and Vieques.



Find Lady Luck in a Puerto Rico Casino

Jul 20th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, General, Metro, RainyDay

If you’re looking for some casino action, Puerto Rico has something for you from Slots, to Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em and Baccarat. Casinos are located in most of the resorts and large hotels all around the island.



Swimming in La Mina Falls

Jul 18th, 2008 • By Ray • Category: East, RainForest, Videos

Swimming in La Mina Falls in El Yunque National Forest is lots of fun. Getting into the waterfall can prove to be challenging, as this video shows.



Anyone Up Fore Golf?

Jul 1st, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East

Everyone comes to Puerto Rico for a different reason. If you are an avid golfer, Puerto Rico’s 23 golf courses might be reason enough! Here is a list of the golf courses in the north-east part of the island.



Don’t Miss this Free Flower Show at the UPR Botanical Garden

Jun 13th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, North

Attend the Fifth Annual Flower Festival sponsored by the Zingiberales Society of Puerto Rico. This free festival will be held from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Botanical Garden of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR Jardin Botanico) in Rio Piedras. Plant displays and sales will include heliconias, gingers, orchids, and more. Free workshops and presentations will be held throughout the day.



Kayak & Snorkel Along the Northeast Coast

May 18th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Tour

Take a snorkel/kayak trip with Kayaking Puerto Rico and learn all about the different ecosystems in the northeast corner of Puerto Rico, both above and below the water. They offer trips for all levels of experience, from beginner to experienced kayakers and snorkelers. It’s a great way to spend a half-day getting close to nature on your vacation.



Taste Some Unexpected Ice Cream Flavors

Apr 13th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, North

Experiencing new things is part of what makes traveling fun. This includes tasting local flavors of fruit and foods. To get to try local flavors, and eat ice cream at the same time, now that is a vacation!
El Rinconcito Dulce is a small, local ice cream store in Rio Grande that makes [...]



Swim with the Stars in the Vieques Biobay

Apr 2nd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, Tour

Let me just start with this: In my opinion, the Vieques biobay experience is better than the Fajardo biobay. The glow is bright and the electric pontoon trip is easy and relaxing.
I have visited all 3 biobays in Puerto Rico, and Mosquito Bay in Vieques really seems to out-glow the others. It [...]