Sadly- No More Swinging at El Columpio de Ceiba
8/2018- Post Irma/Maria- The tree/swing is gone. Path to swing is overgrown and blocked access and there is almost no beach left- all eroded away with storm.
It's no secret that social media is amazing at making a place popular almost overnight. Someone posts a photo of something wonderful or beautiful or unusual, and then suddenly everyone has to go see it. El Columpio de Ceiba was one of those things that was all the rage pre-hurricane.
The swing (columpio in Spanish) in Ceiba started as someone's little idea of fun. Then a Puerto Rico flag was added, then a second swing. It was a very popular local spot to go snap your selfie. But post Maria- tree and swing are gone and the beach is eroded away, but the water is still crystal clear blue water.
El Columpio de Ceiba was located near a 12-foot tall pier area. There was a tree on the edge of the pier, and someone tied some swings to it that hang down into the water.
Details
El Columpio de Ceiba was located in Ceiba, inside the old Roosevelt Roads Navy Base. But it is no longer there and the path to it is not accessible anymore. But exploring the old Rosy Roads base is interesting. To get there, from the San Juan area, you'd start out heading east on Route 66 (toll) or Route 3. In either case, you'd continue east on Route 3 through Río Grande and Luquillo, heading toward Fajardo. In Fajardo, Route 3 turns to the right, and shortly thereafter becomes Route 53 (toll). You'll want to follow signs for the airport, and take the exit to the right just before the Route 53 toll booths. From that exit, turn to the left, under Route 53, and continue onto Route 3. Follow signs for the Ceiba Airport. Go through the guard gate (tell them where you are going). Go left at the V (away from the airport), continue by following signs for Pure Adventure and/or Black Beard Sports. Continue past their shops, and you'll see the looming rigs off to your right, just past Muelle 2. There's a small handmade sign on the corner where you turn right toward the parking area for El Columpio de Ceiba.
The drive from the San Juan area was about 90 minutes.
Getting there
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- El Columpio de Ceiba · Directions 18.223576, -65.615787
- El Columpio de Ceiba, parking · Directions 18.224712, -65.614056
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