Travel Guide
Cool off at Salto Collores Waterfall
During the "summer" months, you see and hear a lot more about "internal tourism" (turismo interno) both in the news and on the internet. That's great for everyone … we all find out about new and beautiful places to visit. Salto Collores Waterfall is one of those places that we found out about through local media. This pretty waterfall is one of the easiest places to visit on the island. It's not far from the Ponce area, so it can be added onto a day-trip to the area.
Manantial de Vega Baja - A Natural Spring
While everyone knows that Puerto Rico has beautiful beaches and rivers, there are a few other natural bodies of water getting a lot of attention lately. One of those is the Manantial de Vega Baja. This is a small pool of crystal clear water that is fed by a natural spring. There are a few natural springs in Puerto Rico, but especially around the Tortuguero Nature Reserve area of Vega Baja and Manatí. Once a quiet “secret” spot, word has spread about it and now it is “The Place” to go.
Hiking and Exploring Cueva del Agua in Río Abajo Forest
Río Abajo State Forest in Utuado has a handful of hiking trails, and a couple of caves to explore. On this trip to the forest, we hiked to and explored Cueva del Agua. This cave is a multi-level cave system, with a river running through the mid-level cave that creates a waterfall in the lower-level cave. A visit to this forest can be combined with a trip to Cueva Ventana or the Arecibo Radiotelescope. It's worth a visit!
Hiking and Exploring Cueva Alta in Río Abajo Forest
If you like to hike (like we do), then you will want to check out some of the forests in Puerto Rico, beyond El Yunque National Forest. As it turns out, the Río Abajo State Forest is pretty interesting, and it has some good hikes that will appeal to bird-watchers and people who enjoy exploring caves. It also has a really nice camping area. This forest, located in Arecibo and Utuado, is well worth a visit!
Surf's Up in Luquillo with Surfing Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a great place to surf, with year-long summers and some of the best waves in the Caribbean. Learning to surf at La Pared Beach in Luquillo is an experience you will not soon forget. Surfing Puerto Rico offers surfing lessons for everyone, young and old, in a fun and encouraging environment. We recently took surfing lessons with them, and everyone in our group was able to get up and surf for real during the lesson. It is an amazing feeling of accomplishment!
Las Delicias Falls - A Slice of Heaven
Every so often we find a spot that just makes us really happy. Las Delicias Falls was one of those spots. We both said that it looks like something out of a tropical movie set. So pretty and perfect that it doesn't look real. The best part is that it is real, and it is actually easy to access.
La Guancha: A Fun Weekend Spot for the Whole Family
If you are in the Ponce area on a weekend, and you want to go somewhere to hang out like a local, head to La Guancha. This boardwalk area is a family-friendly place to enjoy local food, music, and the company of other people. There are also some other fun diversions like a beach, a playground for the kids, kayak rentals, tarpon feeding, and boat rides. It is a fun place to spend a weekend afternoon or evening.
Waterfalls and More in Peñuelas
Located in the town of Peñuelas, La Soplaera Falls is a set of waterfalls that is easy to find and easy to access. Though probably not interesting enough to do as a stand-alone day trip, these waterfalls can make a fun side-trip if you're visiting Ponce, Cabo Rojo, or just driving through the south part of the island.
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Old San Juan - Part 4
The first three parts of our walking tour took you to most of the older, historical sites in Old San Juan. This fourth installment leaves the "old world" and moves on to the "newer" parts (relatively speaking) of the city … those parts constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Taken together, these four walking tours make a full circle around Old San Juan.
Check Out La Lucía Sugar Mill Ruins
The sugar industry had hundreds of years of prosperity in Puerto Rico. But, now that era is over, all that is left as a reminder of the “sugar heyday” are a few empty structures and chimneys that dot empty fields throughout the island. Some of these are quite pretty, such as the ruins of La Lucía Sugar Mill (Hacienda Ingenio Azucarera La Lucía) in Yabucoa, along the eastern coast of Puerto Rico.
Passing the Day at Playa Golondrinas and Poza Mujeres
The town of Manatí is about 45 minutes west of San Juan, and it boasts a number of beautiful beaches. Playa la Cueva de las Golondrinas and Poza del Mujeres are two beach areas in Manatí that are very close to each other, and that each have small and beautiful beaches. They require a little bit of walking (a couple of minutes) to get to, but you should do both the same day as they are both worth the effort.
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Charco Prieto Waterfall in Bayamón
When I think of Bayamón, I picture a suburb of San Juan, with lots of people, stores, and general congestion. One thing that I didn’t expect to find in Bayamón is the Poza Prieta waterfall. This hidden gem in the back-country of Bayamón is one of the biggest surprises because of its size — probably one of the highest waterfalls in Puerto Rico (at least out of the waterfalls I have seen here). However, this waterfall is well off the "beaten path", so hiking to these falls is not for everyone, and it best done with an experienced guide.
Recycled Garden in Utuado
Sometimes, when you make a wrong turn, you find the most interesting things. We found this "Recycled Garden" along the road in Utuado the other day. It made us smile. Here's hoping it makes you smile, too.
Charco Azul and Cuevas Arenales
One of the things about PR that I love is that I still find some beautiful sites that just amaze me. Charco Azul & Cuevas Arenales (Blue Pool & Sand Cave) in Vega Baja is one of these places. Located less than an hour’s drive from of San Juan, this little area looks like it is from another planet or era. Millions of years of rain and river water has carved these rocks into beautifully odd formations. It is a great place to spend a few hours cooling off.
Exploring Wuanikí Bawá in Ceiba
We have been wanting to see the Wuanikí Bawá or Piedra del Indio petroglyphs for many years. They are drawings of three figures, etched a monolith at the water’s edge, that are accessible only from the water. Now that the old Roosevelt Roads US Navel base is mostly open to the public, we recently rented kayaks and spent a couple hours exploring the petroglyphs and nearby mangrove lagoon.
Vieques: More Than Just Beaches - South Side
What do you do when you've had too much sun or are simply tired of lounging around on beautiful beaches? You take a road trip! Even though Vieques is known for it's beautiful beaches, there are still some non-beachy things you can do to pass the time. Here is a list of things you can do on the south side of Vieques that don't involve a beach blanket.
High End shopping at The Mall of San Juan
Puerto Rico boasts the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean, and outlet malls in both Barceloneta and Canovanas. Now we can add to that list with the high-end stores at the Mall of San Juan, which opened in March 2015. It has many upscale retail shops and delicious food options. The mall is located just across the San José Lagoon from Isla Verde and Condado, and only minutes from the SJU airport.
Photo Op: Comerío Represas
Waterfalls, both natural and man-made, are always great backdrops for photos. These dams in Comerío are no exception. Built in the early 1900s as hydroelectric plants, these now defunct sites offer some great photo ops. And the best part is that you can see them from the side of the road without even setting foot on a trail!
Visit a Manatee Rehabilitation Center
Manatees are endemic to the ocean surrounding Puerto Rico. Due to boating "mishaps" and the loss of coastal habitat, there are fewer than 600 of these gentle creatures in our local waters. The Manatee Conservation Center at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico works to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned manatees. Their endeavors are supported by volunteers and donations. You can help by taking a tour of their rehabilitation center, meeting the manatees "in person", and making a donation. Your visit can help make a difference between saving this species … and extinction.
Snorkeling on Vieques
If you've spent some time on the island of Vieques, you have no doubt visited some beautiful beaches. But what do you do when you get bored of yet another gorgeous beach? You jump into the water with a mask, fins, and snorkel to see what lies beneath the waves! Here are some spots that on Vieques that we've found to be good for snorkeling. Is your favorite on the list?
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