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1. Pinones

Neighborhoods • Forests

By JusUs2

The food kiosks are yummy and the drinks (we ate at several) were perfect!

2. Cayo Icacos

Islands

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By chuert

White and pink sand, clear blue water and perfect hike inside the island or around the shoreline.

3. Playa El Combate

Beaches

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By 721christopherj

Walk behind the Large condo and it goes straight to the beach. Just follow the locals. Combate Beach has plenty of…

4. Coamo Thermal Hot Springs

Hot Springs & Geysers

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By peky23112021

The thing is that due to the nature of the water you can only be in the water for 10-15 minutes.

5. Flamenco Beach

Beaches

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By magalyv579

Is a beautiful beach, the water is perfect, so clear and you can enjoy with the family and friends and the sunset is. ..

6. Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

Bodies of Water

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By wstackel

Fabulous tour of the bio bay! Tour guides at Blackbeard Sports were great!

7. Playa Seven Seas

Beaches

By lifeofsummers

Everything at the beach is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays so plan to have to park a ways away and to fin…

8. Laguna Grande

Bodies of Water

By colonial23

A very spiritual experience knowing Nature has such love for us as demonstrated by little surprises like these.

9. El Yunque National Forest

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests

By CMVC_RGPR

Beautiful nature, water cascade, Tower to spectacular view of forest, diversity of plants and tree, rivers, relax and…

10. Isla de Caja de Muertos

Islands

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By eggman89

The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach…

11. Sandy Beach

Beaches

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By Q1438FKlisao

Nice beach for body surfing

12. Playa Crashboat

Beaches

By lisabee603

Beautiful beach, crystal clear water and an awesome DJ made for an extremely fun day at Cash Boat Beach Food vendors…

13. Playa La Chiva

Beaches

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By Guillaumedevilleneuv

It is a beautiful beach on a tranquil bay – so calm and clear you can see the rays swim by your toes in five feet of…

14. Carabali Rainforest Park

4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Off-Road & ATV Trails

By Explorer35893192447

Amazing experience, our tour guide Mikey was awesome!! Very knowledgeable, friendly and just plain fun!! .

15. Playa Caracas

Beaches

By 964philipm

Turquoise water, white powdery sand, gently lapping waves, warm water, some palm trees; this is the kind of beach see…

16. Cueva del Indio

Caverns & Caves

By sharonkT5325ZZ

… headed to right this time to explore the other cliffs and the tidal beach…some amazing emerald green water scenes.

17. Playa Sucia

Beaches

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By OttawaTrekker

We parked by the lighthouse (further from the beach) and had a great time exploring the cliffs (including the stone a…

18. Steps Beach

Beaches

By ConnieR60993

Great snorkeling – easy place to access the coral and reef

19. Balneario Sun Bay

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By D_JOregon

We loved the warm water and enjoyed floating around and the teens threw a ball around and played other various water. ..

20. Jobos Beach

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By trishktravels

The tide was high and the currents were strong on the day we visited but the beach was absolutely beautiful!

21. Marina Puerto del Rey

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By _sbsmithjr13

The restaurant is right in the middle of the marina and has a nice view of the boats in the harbor….

22. Survival Beach

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By 3SCs

At the end of the trail, however, rests a picturesque and an expansive beach with breathtaking views dotted with larg…

23. Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

By samuel8248

Couldn’t do snorkeling but this reserve is perfect for that. Peaceful area of Rincon. Great for pictures too

24. Natural Protected Area Cañón de San Cristóbal

Canyons • Geologic Formations

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By RyeBrew

expert level hiking up and down a huge steep slope to get to the bottom of canyon. Definitely not what I was expecting…

25. Catarata Chorro de Doña Juana

Waterfalls

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By Robles_D2016

Nature’s beauty is breath taking and so is the water once you jump in !

26. Playa Tamarindo

Beaches

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By magalyv579

The beach was perfect for snorkeling you can see a different kinds of fishes, also you can see turtles is an amazing…

27. Culebrita

Islands

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By carlosmm27

We anchored off a beach that was great for snorkeling and then after a mid-day snack swam ashore for a hike to the hi…

28. Playa Buyé

Beaches

By shuaib_13

Beautiful beach to go with friends, family or kids!

29. Playa Luquillo

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By susankK8781WZ

A beautiful beach with perfect sized surfing waves for beginners to intermediate.

30. Vieques Island

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By DianaK610

Gorgeous island, secluded beaches, had delicious meals, snorkeling, horseback riding …warm and friendly people and…

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  • CoffeeFoodAdventures

    New Jersey37 contributions

    GO TO PINONES

    Do yourself a favor and take the ride into pinones. If your off season do it on the weekend as most kiosks will be closed.

    Bike rental. There is a place called copi the woman is really unfriendly and the bikes suck (lack of better word) but the trail is amazing. Gorgeous views. Bring bug spray. A lot of it. Watch out for the busted parts of the boardwalk.

    The area seemed safe at all times I was there and I had no worries. No Uber signals so you do have to walk (a little) out towards San Juan which also was fairly safe (there’s a path) and we stopped at the ocean lab brewery for a beer and a bite before walking the rest of the way into San Juan. Our preference, we enjoyed the walk . You may not if you don’t like long walks.

    Beach is beautiful but not swimable IMO a little rough, and no one was in the water.

    Food. Lots of fried foods.

    Review of: Pinones

    Written September 9, 2022

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  • Bori2

    Allentown, PA188 contributions

    Your Private Deserted Island.

    Imagine enjoying you own little paradise. While there, this little island is yours to explore and enjoy.

    Review of: Cayo Icacos

    Written August 27, 2022

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  • macolonmd

    29 contributions

    Outstanding beach

    Combate beach is one of the best 5 beaches in all of P.R. The clear and calm waters make it an ideal place to relax. The west coast has Playa Sucia, Combate beach and Buye beach that make a fantastic trio.

    Review of: Playa El Combate

    Written February 19, 2021

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  • Ricardo

    12 contributions

    Fun way to spend a morning in Coamo!

    We visited these therapeutic hot springs in early December after traveling the island for several days. The facility was well maintained and the recent renovations were very lovely. Great changing facilities and a nice gift shop. Super affordable place to relax.
    I would suggest going outside peak sun hours. perhaps early morning, evening, or a rainy day? We went in the heat of the afternoon and the water was hot! Some of us loved it and it helped heal some aches and pains. You can bring in a water bottle but they also have tasty drinks for sale.

    Review of: Coamo Thermal Hot Springs

    Written February 19, 2022

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  • anarr44

    Washington DC, DC3 contributions

    Absolutely beautiful!

    Warm, clear waters. Even though the ferry and taxi areas were full, the beach was not very crowded and there was tons of space to pick from at the beach. They rent umbrellas but very limited stock. There are a couple of food stands with inexpensive options (cash at one and credit at the other).
    Seaweed at the shore but not a problem in the water. Such an amazing experience and view.

    Review of: Flamenco Beach

    Written August 22, 2022

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  • Hikeat

    New York City, NY21 contributions

    Float smong the stars

    Absolutely the most amazing experience! At the time of my visit it was possible to jump in and float among the all starlike flagilates

    Review of: Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

    Written August 29, 2022

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  • distewave

    New Jersey209 contributions

    Nice beach, off the beaten path

    This was a nice beach day, however we would not have found it without GPS. There is a parking lot which charges $5 to park. There is also a $1 fee to use the restroom. It is a popular beach as it was very busy the day we went. We walked further down the beach to have an area for ourselves.

    Review of: Playa Seven Seas

    Written October 3, 2022

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  • Enrique B

    Great Falls, VA58 contributions

    Great experience if your expectations are realistic

    The key to enjoying Laguna Grande is having realistic expectations. Forget those heavily filtered IG pictures, the reality is that the glowing effect produced by the microscopic organisms in the bay is produced as a reaction to movement in the water. Only then do they activate their glowing defense mechanism. So don’t expect you’ll suddenly reach a bay that glows like a glowstick on a rave. You’ll be able to see the glowing effect when you move the water with your hand and while rowing. Its a very interesting natural phenomenon that is worth experiencing – but again – you need to have realistic expectations.

    To get to the bay, you’ll have to row for about 20-30 minutes through mangroves. Honestly, I found this experience alone to be worth the tour. I had never kayaked at night, and going through the dark, narrow channel is a very surreal, even creepy, experience.

    As for crowds…yes, there is a lot of people. There are several outfitters, and while you go through the narrow channel, you’ll sometimes have a group coming the other way. There are only a handful of bio-bays in the world, and this one might be the most accessible one, so of course you won’t be alone.

    Review of: Laguna Grande

    Written May 25, 2022

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  • Summer B

    4 contributions

    The Illustrious El Yunque National Forest

    Soooo beautiful with some breathtaking views. Some parts of the trails offered were closed off, but if you plan to go, you MUST check Juan Diego Creek, Angelito Trail, and if you have the time and energy, Mt. Britton tower. The latter is quite a climb (not literally) and the incline will feel like a workout to the less physically active folks like myself, but the view is worth it. Just take your time and go at your own pace.

    Review of: El Yunque National Forest

    Written October 31, 2022

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  • jaddielp2017

    San Antonio, TX138 contributions

    A must Go

    Isla Caja de Muertos in Ponce is a beautiful beach to enjoy. There is a short ride to the Island, but the sand and the water is the best in the south side of the Island. Very safe to swim or snorkeling. It could get a little crowded during holidays.

    Review of: Isla de Caja de Muertos

    Written March 13, 2021

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  • Lisa O

    Poway, CA2 contributions

    Nice beach for body surfing

    We enjoyed this beach very much. The waves were great and not too strong. My husband and 11 year old son body surfed most of the day. The beach sand was nice and no rocks. Our belongings felt safe on the beach when we were swimming. After swimming we walked to Tamboo and had drinks and a nice meal.

    Review of: Sandy Beach

    Written March 28, 2022

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  • MkSl9289

    113 contributions

    Lovely annoying buzz 🐝

    2 things I didn’t like and to be cautioned of ;

    A because the trashbins there were bees it was an experience to see them I. A finished cup of Tennessee honey jack Daniel’s that my husband had finished and they drunkly flew away and came back. They came with a bunch of them

    The docks you had to jump down and climb up with no stepping stones or stairs on either side of the connecting beach with the connecting muddy road to the car

    The water was beautiful and clear with sand bar leading into the water I stayed in for hours and I tanned and fed the birds so overall lovely

    Review of: Playa Crashboat

    Written October 21, 2022

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  • Alexandra E

    25 contributions

    One of my favorite beaches in Vieques

    I loved this beach. It has crystal blue waters and plenty of palm trees and gazebos around it for shade. You need a car, preferably a Jeep or SUV to get here. The road to get to Chiva is unpaved (gravel). On your way there, you’ll see a few numbered ‘coves’ along your right side. You can park in any of them to enter the beach. My favorite is #9.

    Review of: Playa La Chiva

    Written July 22, 2022

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  • Christine L

    4 contributions

    Family trip memories to last a lifetime

    Today my family and I rode horses at the ranch led by Jonathan and Pablo. We had so much fun. The horses were gentle and matched well with our experience (my 6 year old rode the very sweet Rambo-her first horseback adventure!). This experience was so very precious to me and my family. Thank you to Jonathan and Pablo for leading us and caring for us throughout the entire trip. They were the best!!! Don’t pass up the opportunity to ride through this stunning land.

    Review of: Carabali Rainforest Park

    Written November 10, 2022

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  • Wanderlust

    Monroe, NY9 contributions

    Paradise on earth

    Stunning, almost private beach I’d love to visit again sometime. we took the ferry from San Juan and spent the night on the island. I wish we had allocated more time. We visited several beaches, the tiny Museum in town, It’s a Beautiful island With beautiful Horses running the island and beaches. I’m glad the US Navy was finally pushed out it’s sad to know the damage they did to the island.

    Review of: Playa Caracas

    Written September 5, 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Rico


These experiences are best for nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Puerto Rico Guided Adventure in El Yunque Rainforest
  • San Juan Guided Snorkel Tour
  • ATV Single Adventure Hacienda Campo Rico, Puerto Rico
  • Casual One Puerto Rico: El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslide, Beach, Dine, and Shop
  • All day Beach & Fun Experience by Catamaran

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These places are best for nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Pinones
  • Cayo Icacos
  • Playa El Combate
  • Coamo Thermal Hot Springs
  • Flamenco Beach

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These are the best places for kid-friendly nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Playa La Chiva
  • Playa Caracas
  • Flamenco Beach
  • Cayo Icacos

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These are the best places for couples seeking nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Playa La Chiva
  • Playa Caracas
  • Flamenco Beach
  • Cayo Icacos

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These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Playa La Chiva
  • Playa Caracas
  • Flamenco Beach
  • Cayo Icacos

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These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Playa La Chiva
  • Playa Caracas
  • Flamenco Beach
  • Cayo Icacos

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These are the most romantic places for nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Playa La Chiva
  • Playa Caracas
  • Flamenco Beach
  • Cayo Icacos

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These are the best hidden gems for nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Playa La Chiva
  • Flamenco Beach
  • Cayo Icacos
  • Playa Zoni

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These are the best places for adventurous nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay
  • Catarata Gozalandia
  • El Yunque National Forest
  • Cueva del Indio
  • Carabali Rainforest Park

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These are the best places for adrenaline seekers looking for nature & parks in Puerto Rico:

  • Culebrita
  • Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay
  • Catarata Gozalandia
  • Isla de Caja de Muertos
  • Playa Tamarindo

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The Best Natural Attractions in Puerto Rico

  • El Yunque (tel. 787/888-1880): Thirty minutes by road east of San Juan in the Luquillo Mountains and protected by the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque is Puerto Rico’s greatest natural attraction, the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System. It sprawls across 28,000 acres (1,133 hectares) of the rugged Sierra de Luquillo mountain range, covering areas of Canóvanas, Las Piedras, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, and Río Grande. The area is named after the Indian spirit Yuquiye, which means “Forest of Clouds,” who local Taínos thought protected the island from disaster in times of storms. Originally established in 1876 by the Spanish Crown, it’s one of the oldest reserves in the region. There are some 240 species (26 endemic) of trees and plants found here and 50 bird species, including the rare Puerto Rican Parrot (scientific name: Amazona vitatta), which is one of the ten most endangered species of birds in the world. The foot-long parrot is bright green, with red forehead, blue primary wing feathers, and flesh-colored bill and feet. Some 100 billion gallons of rain fall here annually. Visitors and families can walk one of the dozens of trails that wind past waterfalls, dwarf vegetation, and miniature flowers, while the island’s colorful parrots fly overhead. You can hear the song of Puerto Rico’s coquí, a small tree frog, in many places.
  • Río Camuy Caves (tel. 787/898-3100): Some 2 1/2 hours west of San Juan, visitors board a tram to descend into this forest-filled sinkhole at the mouth of the Clara Cave. They walk the footpaths of a 170-foot-high (52m) cave to a deeper sinkhole. Once they’re inside, a 45-minute tour helps everyone, including kids, learn to differentiate stalactites from stalagmites. At the Pueblos sinkhole, a platform overlooks the Camuy River, passing through a network of cave tunnels.
  • Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve (tel. 787/722-5882): This 316-acre (128-hectare) nature reserve about 45 minutes from San Juan encompasses seven different ecological systems, including forestland, mangroves, lagoons, beaches, cliffs, and offshore coral reefs. Reservations are necessary to enter, and the park is open 5 days a week (Wed-Sun). The park staff conducts tours in Spanish and English from 9am through 2pm. Each tour lasts 2 1/2 hours and includes rides on trolleys and a walk along boardwalks through oceanfront mangrove forest. Tours end with a climb to the top of the still-working 19th-century lighthouse for views over Puerto Rico’s eastern coast and nearby Caribbean islands. Call to reserve space before going, as bookings are based on stringent restrictions as to the number of persons who can tour the park without damage to its landscape or ecology. One of the finest phosphorescent bays in the world is located here, and local tour operators take you in a kayak or electronic boat to experience the animals’ glow firsthand during nighttime tours.

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      The place of power of the whole island is here

      We fell in love with the old town with its winding streets and pretty, brightly decorated houses. They came every evening in a rental car, discovering more and more interesting, iconic places. If you want to visit museums, fortresses or cathedrals, you need to come during the day and before 16:00. There are large parking lots at the cruise ship port, where the Sheraton Hotel is. But we parked for free on the streets. It makes no sense to list all the sights. There are a lot of them. Like cafes and restaurants. For every taste and budget. Be sure to come here in the evening and on weekends or holidays. You can become a participant in the most interesting events or carnival shows. I highly recommend. The locals know how to relax, and the law enforcement and cleaning staff quickly clean up everything after mass festivities. We are witnesses to that.

      Review for: Old San Juan

      Published February 5, 2019

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    • Maria N.

      Moscow, Russia11,658 publications

      Lighthouse at sunset

      We came here especially in the evening at sunset. A wonderful view, to be sure, pleases the eye. You really need to make a detour to the mark and turn in time to the nearest parking lot, next to the beach. Then walk up the hill for about 12-15 minutes. The lighthouse is closed, they are not allowed inside, the beauty is photos of the sun setting in the sea, if you are lucky with a clear sky. Lovers of sunset shots and just couples come here in advance. A very romantic look. Tip – stock up on repellent, as the sun falls, the midge becomes active and bites hard. I got hit on the forehead (literally). Very itchy and takes a long time to come off.

      Review for: Cabo Rojo Lighthouse

      Published February 5, 2019

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    • Olesya E

      9 posts

      Great beach!

      Nice cozy place for a relaxing holiday) snorkeled, the underwater world is beautiful, bright fish interesting underwater landscapes) I advise everyone if you are looking for peace and unity with nature)

      Review for: Cayo Icacos

      Posted August 13, 2014

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    • Ekaterina S

      Moscow, Russia116 publications

      Beautiful beach

      Clean beach with beautiful blue water. To the west of Flamenco Beach is an area that was used for joint military exercises by the US Navy and US Marines until 1975. Many military vehicles, including tanks, remained here as exhibits in the open. Some of the tanks are decorated with colorful graffiti and create a unique landscape against the backdrop of a tropical beach.

      Review for: Playa Flamenco

      Published December 26, 2016

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    • Tatyana G

      Russia341 publication

      Vieques

      Vacationers on the island of Vieques are advised to visit an excursion to Mosquito Bay, canoeing with luminous fish. This night entertainment may seem quite extreme. But coming here from the main island of Puerto Rico just for the sake of this excursion is definitely not worth it.

      Review for: Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

      Posted August 3, 2016

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    • Svetlana83

      Perm, Russia31 publication

      beach

      good! White sand! petty! warm water! There are changing rooms. there is a parking lot. not far from the beach is a piece of tropical forest where iguanas live! you can watch them as they warm themselves or crawl through the trees. There are no cafes on the beach, no water. all with you. but very charming!

      Review for: Playa Seven Seas

      Published August 8, 2013

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    • Maria L

      Moscow, Russia232 Publications

      Luminous Fish Lagoon

      One of the most popular excursions in the area. When it gets dark, we sailed on a boat to the places of accumulation of luminous plankton. They offered to swim, but we were afraid to go down into the water in the dark. But they said it is better to see, because. living creatures begin to glow more when moving. There wasn’t much to see where we were going. It might be more interesting to go on a canoe tour.

      Review for: Laguna Grande

      Published April 17, 2015

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    • Ekaterina S

      Moscow, Russia116 publications

      Beautiful nature

      It’s beautiful, but it’s better not to come without a car. In the forest there are waterfalls (where you can swim) and an observation tower, cliffs (where beautiful views open). Admission is free. One waterfall is la coca, and the 2nd is la mina, it is 40 minutes walk from the road, as it is written on the sign, but I got there faster! Between the waterfalls is a yokahu tower. In general, the place is impressive.

      Review for: El Yunque National Forest

      Posted November 21, 2016

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    • Ramsey

      Paris, France 158 publications

      Nice beach and only

      A small boat goes to the island every day from the pier of Ponce, unless otherwise specified. The pleasure costs $25. Sailing an hour there and an hour back or so. You can swim to the island on a yacht, it is more convenient and pleasant.
      There is not much to do on the island itself. There are two tourist attractions – an abandoned lighthouse and a beach where turtles breed. The beach is closed, as the eggs are very fragile and numerous tourists will trample everything; and the lighthouse, despite the inscription – the property of the United States of America, soon presents a pitiful sight.
      There is one tourist beach, where the guests of the island who sailed on a boat splash around… But if you sailed on your yacht or if you are not too lazy… Forget about this beach. From the mooring place of the tourist boat, a trail leads to the lighthouse, at the fork where you need to turn right to the lighthouse, feel free to turn left. There the trail is barely visible, but it is there. You will come out to a beautiful lagoon, the most beautiful, I am sure, you have not seen. And that is not all. Go into the water and move to the right along the shore. The water is absolutely transparent… After walking 40-50 meters along the water, you will find a dozen beautiful, clean beaches isolated from each other (10-15 meters each, delimited by stones), where you will be alone. .. Believe me, it’s worth it ! It’s not like in the Bounty ad, it’s much cooler!

      Review for: Isla de Caja de Muertos

      Published December 25, 2014

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    • olgaC8831HF

      Moscow, Russia350 publications

      Beautiful beach

      Beautiful, clean beach in the popular area of ​​Condado. Rocky in some places, but there is where to swim.

      Review for: Sandy Beach

      Published February 16, 2016

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    • Maria L

      Moscow, Russia 232 publications

      Beach for a comfortable stay

      We were advised to go here at a hotel in Aguada, the beach is equipped, the sand is soft, there are not very many people, you can find a place to sunbathe on your towels / sun loungers.

      Review for: Playa Crashboat

      Published April 16, 2015

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    • Tatyana G

      Russia341 publication

      Blue Beach

      Blue Beach was recommended to us by the hotel and we did not regret that we went there and spent half a day there. This beach is quite secluded, very few people. The day was a bit overcast, with occasional drizzling rain, then the sun came out again, but the water in any light looked amazingly bright, turquoise. On the right side of the beach, where the stones begin, there is very good snorkeling.

      Review for: Playa La Chiva

      Published August 3, 2016

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      Puerto Rico is located on the border between the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, in the zone of active movements of the earth’s crust caused by the interaction of these plates. Parallel to the northern coast of the island stretches the zone of the Puerto Rico trench (length 1070 km, depth – up to 8742 m) – one of the deepest underwater depressions in the Atlantic Ocean.

      Three quarters of the area of ​​Puerto Rico is occupied by the mountains of the Central Cordillera system (the highest point is Mount Cerro de Punta, 1339 m) and the highlands adjacent to them. The massif of the island is composed of Cretaceous and Eocene rocks (the “oldest” sites were found in the southwestern part of the island, in the Sierra Bermeja region – their age is estimated at 190 million years), covered with younger Oligocene rocks. As a result, the softer carbonates and other sedimentary rocks that form the mantle are subject to intense weathering. Therefore, the outlying areas abound with fertile river valleys and flattened hilly areas, and in the green northwestern part of the island there are many caves and sinkholes.

      The hydrosystem of Puerto Rico is rich enough for such a small island – there are 17 lakes (almost all artificial) and more than 50 fairly full-flowing rivers running down the slopes of the Central Cordillera. The rivers in the northern part of the island are larger and much more full-flowing than in the south.

      Most of the island’s natural ecocenosis has been severely affected by human agricultural activities. However, large tracts of relict rainforest are under state protection and practically do not experience pressure from anthropogenic factors. About 5% of the country’s territory is reserved for wildlife preserves and national parks. There are 239 herespecies of endemic plants, 16 species of birds, including the rarest Puerto Rican parrot, and 39 species of reptiles. The country’s natural rainforests are its true pride, and here you can find both the humid rainforests of the northwestern part of the country and the dry coastal forests of the southern region.

      There are no sharks or other dangerous marine life on most beaches, as the beaches are fenced off from the ocean by coral reefs and rocks. It is dangerous to swim in the open sea, since the nature of the coastal currents is quite stormy, a number of coasts are framed by underwater
      rocks, and marine life is dangerous for an unprepared swimmer.

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      Puerto Rico is not a very popular destination for Russian tourism, most of our compatriots here will not be very interested – there are few beaches here, strict laws, and even a US visa is needed. Read more →

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