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Articles in the Snorkeling Category

Visit an Island Run by Monkeys

Dec 16th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Nature, Snorkeling

You will see many neat things in Puerto Rico, but wild animals are not usually one of them - except if you visit Monkey Island. Monkey Island is a small island off of the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, that is home to about 1200 free-roaming Rhesus monkeys. The island is not open to tourists, but you can get an up close view of the monkeys from the water.



Playa Colora - A Secret Beach in Fajardo

Sep 24th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Nature, Snorkeling

People always want to know where they can find good snorkeling on the island. We found a cute secluded beach that offers decent snorkeling, just a short 25-minute walk from Seven Seas Balneario in Fajardo, called Playa Colora.



Get Personal with an Erin Go Bragh Snorkel Sailing Trip

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



Kayak & Snorkel Along the Northeast Coast

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



Spend the Day at Flamenco Beach on Culebra

May 11th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Snorkeling

If you are a sun worshiper, a beach lover or snorkel fanatic, no trip to Puerto Rico would be complete without a trip to Culebra. It can be done as a day trip or stay for longer (there are a few hundred hotel rooms and vacation rentals available).
Culebra is an island 20 miles [...]



Escambron Beach - Catch Some Sun in San Juan

Apr 8th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, Metro, OldSanJuan, Snorkeling

Balneario El Escambron is a little beach, just outside of Old San Juan, that is part of the Blue Flag beach program. It is located in Puerta de Tierra section of town, next to the Normandie Hotel.
Escambron is a nice family-friendly beach. It has a small crescent of clean sand and calm waters, [...]



Snorkel Boat Tours - A Day of Sun, Wind & Sea Life

Mar 13th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: Beach, East, Snorkeling, Tour

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 [...]



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 [...]