La zanja fajardo: Let Your Troubles Float Away at La Zanja

La Zanja, Fajardo – Puerto Rico Explorers

Written by JC Explorer in Turismo Interno

Localizada en la punta noreste de Puerto Rico, justo en la propiedad de la reserva natural Las Cabezas de San Juan, esta piscina natural es una joya que no te puedes perder.

NOTA IMPORTANTE: Las maravillas de esta isla son tuyas y mías. Cuídalas y protégelas llevándote tu basura y la que encuentres en el camino. Es sumamente triste y decepcionante llegar a estos lugares tan hermosos y encontrar latas, botellas, envases de plástico de gente que no tuvo la decencia de recoger lo que usaron. No seas parte del problema, disfruta tu isla, pero protégela.

Resumen del Lugar

• Tipo de spot: Playa/ Costa
• Duración del camino (trail): 45 min – 1hr
• Dificultad del camino (trail): Difícil
  • El camino es variado, una combinación de arena, tierra y roca.
• Estacionamiento: Puede que haya parking en la misma carretera Cabezas de San Juan, pero si no, puedes pagar para estacionarte en el balneario “Seven Seas” y caminar desde ahí.
• ¿Qué llevar?
  • Zapatos cómodos y adecuados para caminos de tierra. Nosotros preferimos zapatos deportivos cerrados.
  • Agua y Snacks – suficiente para el tiempo que planifiquen estar.
  • Bolsas de basura – para que recojan toda la basura que generen en el área y se lleven la que encuentren.
• ¿Cuándo ir? – Puedes ir a cualquier hora del día, pero recomendamos ir en horas de la mañana* o más en la tarde. En un día soleado se puede poner extremadamente caluroso y hay poca sombra en el área.

La experiencia de visitar este lugar

El camino hacia la Zanja comienza desde el “Paseo Tablado Ensenada Yegua”, justo al lado de la entrada al Parque Nacional Las Cabezas de San Juan. Si te paras mirando al mar, deberás caminar por la costa, hacia la derecha. Toda esta playa se la llama Playa La Matita.

Camino por la orilla de la playa.

Seguirás caminando por la orilla de la playa hasta llegar a una parte en la que no hay más arena, solo agua. Notarás una entrada que te lleva a un camino entre los árboles. Este camino te adentra a la reserva natural Las Cabezas de San Juan y te lleva hasta una carretera pavimentada. Una vez llegues a esa carretera, dobla a tu mano izquierda y camina hacia la playa. Lo peculiar de esta playa es que, en vez de arena en la orilla, está llena de rocas. Al llegar frente a la playa, camina hacia tu lado izquierdo, encontrarás un camino que sube la colina hasta la parte superior de la zanja.

Una vez en la cima de la colina, toma el camino más cercano a la costa (la costa te quedará a tu derecha), más adelante verás La Zanja desde arriba.

*Entrada para subir a la cima de la loma. (Foto desde la cima)

Desde la parte de arriba, tienes que bajar con mucho cuidado por las rocas hasta llegar al agua. En el fondo a la izquierda hay una cueva, nosotros la utilizamos para dejar las cosas bajo la sombra.

El fondo de La Zanja es rocoso, por lo que recomendamos tener zapatos para el agua y definitivamente NO brincar o tirarse de clavado.

El agua es bien clara y perfecta para refrescarse después de una larga caminata.

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿El recorrido es “kids-friendly”?

No lo recomendamos para niños. El camino es un poco largo y peligroso en ciertas partes.

¡Precauciones de Seguridad!

Estos lugares de la isla ofrecen una experiencia extraordinaria, pero también pueden ser lugares extremadamente peligrosos si no se tienen las medidas de precaución necesarias. Cuando estés en lugares como este, las siguientes medidas te ayudarán a reducir, en algún grado, estos riesgos:

• Verifique el pronóstico del tiempo con alguna aplicación. Si el día estará lluvioso y/o el oleaje está alto, evite ir. El área del camino sobre la roca puede estar muy resbaloso, y el alto oleaje podría hacer de la Zanja un lugar bastante peligroso e incluso generar un poco de corriente.
• Siempre déjele saber a familiares o amigos en donde estará, ya que en la mayoría de estos lugares no hay buena recepción telefónica. En caso de algún accidente es importante que alguien sepa su localización aproximada.
• Llévese algun kit de primeros auxilios sencillo.
• Lleve zapatos con buena suela, parte del camino es sobre rocas. Es altamente recomendable tener zapatos para el agua, el fondo de las piscinas es rocoso. Chancletas y tipos similares de calzado no es recomendable para esta aventura.

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Unforgettable Hikes in Puerto Rico

Get outdoors for a hike to experience some of Puerto Rico’s hidden treasures.

These are the hikes that will linger in your memory long after you’ve returned home. They’re the ones you’ll share with your friends when they ask: “How was your trip to Puerto Rico?”

If you’re looking for an adventure, be sure to add one (or several) of these unforgettable hikes to your itinerary.

La Zanja

Fajardo

In Spanish, the name of this cave means “The Trench.” La Zanja is a unique natural swimming pool protected from the Atlantic surge. Popular among locals, this trail is a bit of a trek. Begin at Seven Seas beach and walk along the beach until you reach the coastal cliffs. Eventually, you will come to a volcanic rock projection that you ascend before descending into the cave. Wear water shoes or hiking boots if you don’t mind getting wet, and make sure to bring water, food, and wear a bathing suit under your clothes.

La Zanja is located in the Cabezas de San Juan Natural Reserve, which is managed by Para La Naturaleza. Visit their website for more hiking options in the reserve. Sierra Club of Puerto Rico periodically organizes a challenging hike around the Cabezas de San Juan Reserve called Escarpados y Farallones, which includes a dip in La Zanja.

Survival Beach

Aguadilla

To reach Survival Beach in Aguadilla, you begin at Surfers’ Beach, then follow a trail that is difficult yet short, since it requires climbing over large rocks and along sometimes steep coastal embankments. Depending on your fitness level, the hike takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and in the end, you reach a secret beach scattered with giant boulders that create elaborate rock sculptures and sea caves. The waves can be rough, and the undertow dangerous, depending on the time of year (things are calmer during the summer and more severe during the winter), so it’s best to enjoy the scenery from the shore. Also, be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water and sunscreen.

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Fuerte Caprón 

Guánica

This is a relatively short trail within the Guánica Dry Forest Reserve (about 5 kilometers each way), but the heat and some short uphills make it challenging. The effort is worth the payoff as the trail leads you to a hidden stone fort and breathtaking views of the Bay of Guánica: a picturesque vision composed of bright blue cays framed by rolling hills. Bring plenty of water and snacks, apply sunscreen liberally, and try to start your hike early to avoid the hotter parts of the day.

Cañón San Cristóbal

Barranquitas

Deep in the central mountain range of Puerto Rico is the Cañón San Cristóbal, a literal crack in the Earth caused by tectonic movements. It’s 5.6 miles long, and at the bottom, there is a flowing river as well as swimming holes and waterfalls. The trail there requires hikers to be in excellent physical condition, and if you want to reach the bottom, there is a fair amount of climbing and a spot or two that may require rappelling. For this adventure, it’s best to do the hike with a certified company such as Go Hiking Puerto Rico or Para La Naturaleza.

Cabo Rojo Salt Flats

Cabo Rojo

To explore a truly surreal landscape, visit the salt flats of Cabo Rojo. The visitor’s center is in front of an observation tower, from which you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the bright pink lakes where salt is harvested. From there, you can choose several different trails to explore, including some that extend to the Los Morrillos Lighthouse, which is atop rugged cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Or you can take a detour to one of Cabo Rojo’s famous beaches. Bring plenty of water (you’ll be walking through a dry forest), sunscreen, appropriate clothes, and sturdy hiking boots.

El Yunque National Forest

Río Grande

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1. Step 1:

   How to bake a simple classic lasagna with minced meat in the oven? Prepare the necessary products. Turn on the oven to 190 degrees in advance.

2. Step 2:

   Peel the onion and cut into small pieces as desired. So that the onion does not sting your eyes when cutting, wash it and the knife with cold water.

3. Step 3:

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the minced meat and onion in it for five minutes, stirring constantly. You need to try to make sure that lumps do not form from the minced meat during the frying process.

4. Step 4:

   Peel and finely chop the garlic. Wash the tomatoes and cut into cubes. You can first remove the skin from the tomato. To do this, make a cross-shaped incision on each tomato, pour boiling water over them for one minute, then drain the water. Thanks to this, the skin from the tomatoes will be removed without difficulty. Send tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and garlic to the minced meat with onions in a pan. Add salt to taste. nine0003

5. Step 5:

   Mix everything well, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the minced meat with the lid closed for about 10 minutes. At this stage, you can add a pinch of basil or other favorite spices to the minced meat.

6. Step 6:

   While the mince is simmering, prepare the béchamel sauce. To do this, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.

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   Pour in the flour and, whisking constantly, fry it lightly in the melted butter. nine0003

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   Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to the consistency of heavy cream, remove from heat and set aside.

10. Step 9:

    Grease the bottom of a baking dish with vegetable oil or line with baking paper. Pour the béchamel sauce over the bottom.

11. Step 10:

    Lay out the lasagne sheets in the first layer. If you are using a small form into which a dry layer is difficult to fit, then it is better to hold the sheets in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes. So they will become soft and pliable and they can be easily laid into any shape, and cut off the excess edges with a knife.
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12. Step 11:

    Lay the minced meat in the next layer and sprinkle it with lightly grated cheese.

13. Step 12:

    Pour the sauce over the minced meat. Lay out layers like this until the form is filled. The last layer with sheets must be very well poured with sauce, especially the edges, otherwise there is a possibility that the sheet of dough will dry out and burn during cooking.

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    Sprinkle grated cheese over top.

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    Place the lasagna in a preheated oven at 190-200 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Be guided by the fact that a delicious golden crust should form on the lasagna. Remove the finished dish from the oven and let it brew for about 10 minutes. Cut the lasagna into portions and arrange on plates. Serve hot. bon appetit!

Any cheese is suitable for this dish – hard, semi-hard, soft, like mozzarella. The main thing is that it should be tasty, of high quality, without substitutes for milk fat and melt well. nine0003

Any oils are useful only up to a certain temperature – the smoke point, at which the oil starts to burn and toxic substances, including carcinogens, are formed in it. How to determine the frying temperature and choose the best oil for frying, and which one is better not to use at all, read here.

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Any ovenproof dish will work for this recipe. If you use a silicone mold, then you do not need to coat it with butter or margarine. But it is better to lightly grease metal, ceramic or glassware with vegetable oil so that the pastries do not burn.

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• onions – 41 kcal/100g
• Tomatoes – 23 kcal/100g

cow Corgol – 68 9000 Kcal/100g of 100g

• Milk 3. 5% fat – 64 kcal/100g
• Milk 3.2% fat – 60 kcal/100g
• Milk 1.5% fat – 47 kcal/100g
• Concentrated milk 7 .5% fat – 140 kcal/100g
• Milk 2.5% fat – 54 kcal/100g
• Dutch cheese – 352 kcal/100g
• Swiss cheese – 335 9000 kcal/100g
• cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese “Russian” – 366 kcal/100g
• “Kostroma” cheese – 345 kcal/100g
• Yaroslavsky cheese – 361 kcal/100g
• Altai cheese 50% fat 356 9000 kcal kcal kcal of /100g
• Soviet cheese – 400 kcal/100g
• Stepnoy cheese – 362 kcal/100g
• Uglichsky cheese – 347 kcal/100g
• Svehononsky cheese – 350 kcal/100g
• Lamberry “Lamber ” – 377 kcal/100g
• ” Appnocelller cheese “50 % – 400 kcal/100g
• Cheese” Chester “50 % – 363 kcal/100g
• Edamer cheese” 40% fat – 340 kcal/100g
• Cheese with mushrooms 50% fat – 395 kcal/100g
• Emmental cheese 45% fat – 420 kcal/100g
• Gouda cheese 45% 060 60 cal fat /100g
• AIADUUS cheese – 364 kcal/100g
• Cheese Blanc cheese (semi -hard) – 360 kcal/100g
• LO SPALMINOS cheese – 61 9000g
• Cheese cheese ” etorki (sheep, hard) – 401 kcal/100g
• White cheese – 100 kcal/100g
• Yellow fat cheese – 260 kcal/100g
• Altai cheese – 355 kcal/100g
• Kaunas cheese – 9000 355 kcal/100g
• Latvian cheese – – 316 kcal/100g
• Limburger cheese – 327 kcal/100g
• Lithuanian cheese – 250 kcal/100g
• Lake cheese – 350 9000 kcal/100g
• Gruyire cheese – 396 9000 kcal/100g of kakl/100g kcal/100g of kakl/100g0028
• Garlic – 143 9000 kcal/100g
• butter 82% – 734 kcal/100g
• Amateur oil oil – 709 9000 kcal/100g
• peasant oil – 661 9000 kcal/100g
• salted peasant – 652 kcal/100g
• Ghee butter – 869 kcal/100g
• Mixed minced meat – 351 kcal/100g

vegetable oil0007 kcal/100g

• Tomato paste – 28 kcal/100g
• salt – 0 kcal/100g
• wheat flour – 325 kcal/100g
• Lazanya sheets – 337 9000 kcal/100g
• fragrant fragrant pepper – 263 kcal/100g

Calorie content of products: Minced meat, Tomatoes, Onion, Lasagne sheets, Garlic, Tomato paste, Hard cheese, Vegetable oil, Salt, Butter, Milk, Wheat flour, Allspice

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