PuertoRicoDayTrips.com Sponsered by Coqui's Hideaway - www.CoquisHideaway.com

Articles in the East Category

Hipodromo Camarero - Try Your Luck Betting on the Horses!

Feb 28th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East

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 [...]



Belz Factory Outlet Mall - Shopping & Movies - Fun Rain or Shine

Feb 25th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, RainyDay, Shopping

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 [...]



A Day at the Beach in Luquillo - Monserrate Balneario

Feb 21st, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature

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 [...]



El Yunque National Forest - Rain Forest 101

Feb 19th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, RainForest

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 [...]



Icacos - Your Private Island Paradise

Feb 14th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Snorkeling

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 [...]



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

Feb 13th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: East, 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 [...]