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Activities and Attractions
Whether
you're dreaming about spectacular surfing waves,
a challenging golf course, or the perfect sunbathing
beach, Puerto Rico offers the active traveler
a tremendous array of opportunities. Surfing and
golf compete with tennis, fishing, kayaking, SCUBA
diving, and horseback riding, not to mention windsurfing
and parasailing, for your active time. The perpetual
summer weather begs you to enjoy the sport of
your choice!
Dining & Nightlife
San Juan is the Caribbean capital of nightlife
and entertainment, where you can indulge in bar
hopping, enjoy fine dining, partake in Vegas-style
gaming or anything in between.
Throughout the San Juan area, bars, discos and
popular restaurants are found on nearly every
corner of the city, but be sure not to miss the
vibrant nightlife out on the island, including
the special charms of resorts in Dorado, Rio Grande,
Ponce and Mayagüez. Discover all of Puerto
Rico's Top Entertainment Areas .
 Beaches
Puerto Rico is home to some of the most beautiful
beaches in the world, and its hundreds of miles
of coastline harbor an almost endless selection
for the beach lover. Beaches come in every size,
color, and form, from the pure white dunes of
Isabela to the black volcanic sands near Punta
Santiago. You can find a beach for any level of
seaside activity, from a stroll in the shimmering
shallow waters at Luquillo to a thrilling ride
in the boisterous surf of Rincón.
Surfing
The best surfing is along the northwestern stretch
of coast between Rincón and Isabela between
October and April.
Windsurfing
Serious windsurfers arrive in winter to take advantage
of the swells on the northern Atlantic coast,
particularly at Isla Verde. Rincón and
Jobos near Isabela are also pretty hot, though
beginners prefer the sheltered waters of San Juan's
Condado Lagoon.
Hiking
There are hiking opportunities galore in the island's
interior, particularly in the rainforest of El
Yunque, in the karst region of Río Camuy
Cave Park.
Caving
Experienced cavers can explore the extensive underground
sections of the Camuy River system with National
Parks guides. Novices can take an expensive trolley-tram
that accesses one cave via a sinkhole - be aware
that weekends are so crowded that the experience
is more rush hour transit than restful nature.
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Puerto Rico’s tropical waters are a diver’s paradise.
The average ocean temperature is 81F and underwater
visibility averages from 60 to 75 feet near the
beach. Offshore it is easily 100 feet or more!
While experienced divers may prefer boat diving,
there are countless sites - especially on the
northeast coast near Aguadilla and Isabela - for
equally impressive shore diving.
Puerto Rico offers many Scuba Diving and snorkel
adventures for both experienced and novice divers.
From reefs to walls, underwater caves and wrecks,
warm water and great visibility will greet you
as you descend into deep blue. The small islands
shown on the map above offer a special treat to
divers, including Mona, which is known as the
"Galapagos of the Caribbean". Water
Temp: 75 - 85F 24 - 29C / Visibility: 60 - 150
ft 23 -45 m
The best snorkeling sites are also reached by
boat. There's a number of spots on the southwestern
coast, notably around La Parguera. Other superb
spots are the deserted islet of Palomenitos, off
the coast of Fajardo, and Mona Island.
Whale Watching
During the winter months (primarily late January
- late March) the Mona Passage serves as a highway
for migrating humpback whales. They can often
be seen from the mainland, as well as on whale-watching
cruises.
The humpback whales migrating along the coast
of Puerto Rico are headed to the cooler waters
of the North Atlantic for the summer. While "visiting"
Puerto Rico, the whales are primarily mating and
giving birth. The males will sing long elaborate
songs to attract the females - these songs can
be heard for miles underwater!
Attraction Highlights
 Old
San Juan, San Juan
Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the
16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period,
this area in San Juan is steeped in history with
an old-world and romantic European charm.
El Yunque, San Juan
This tropical rainforest, also called Caribbean
National Forest, consists of 28,000 acres of dramatic
ecological extremes including an average annual
rainfall of 240 inches, many species of rare wildlife
and the towering Pico del Toro, rising 3,523 feet
above sea level.
Bioluminescent Bay, Isla de Vieques
A truly brilliant natural wonder, this bay, particularly
on moonless nights, literally glows in the dark.
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Largely untouched by tourist development, this
25-square-mile island is a nature reserve and
home to many rare species of birds, fish and turtles.
 El
Morro (Castillo de San Felipe del Morro), San
Juan
Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during
the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress
rises 140 feet above the sea on a rocky promontory,
and is composed of six huge levels of ramps, barracks,
dungeons, turrets, towers and tunnels.
Bacardi Rum Plant, San Juan
Take a 45-minute tour of the world's largest rum
distillery, Bacardi Museum, and be rewarded with
a tasty sample at the end of your visit.
Teatro Tapia, San Juan
If you are part of the theatre crowd, you'll be
pleased with this historic theater, which presents
a variety of plays, ballets and concerts.
Castillo de San Cristobal, San Juan
This massive 27-acre series of fortifications
is the largest the Spanish built in the New World.
El Museo Castillo Serralles, Ponce
Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto
Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was
built in 1930 for the Serrallés family,
owners of the Don Q rum distillery.
Rio Camuy Cave Park, Puerto Rico
This spelunker's playground consists of the Camuy
River and more than 200 caves, some large enough
to make skyscrapers disappear.
La Fortaleza, San Juan
Visitors can take guided tours through this World
Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in
1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, San Juan
More than just an art museum, the Museo del Arte
hosts concerts and festivals as well.
Hyatt Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
Boasting two 18-hole championship golf courses
designed by Robert Trent Jones, East and West.
La Parguera, Puerto Rico
A tiny village by the sea full of homey bed and
breakfast inns.
 San
Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan), San Juan
Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce
de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan
is an authentic and rare New World example of
medieval architecture.
Parque de Bombas, Ponce
This loudly-colored building in black , red, green
and yellow was built for a volunteer fire-fighters
brigade.
Luquillo Beach, El Yunque National Forest
Take your camera to this lovely palm-lined beach,
which features calm waters for children, and a
chance to ride the "paso fino" horses
along the beach.
Museo del Nino, San Juan
This highly interactive museum encourages the
inquisitive spirit to question what makes things
happen and then to find out.
Felisa Rincon de Gautier Museum, San Juan
A visit to the former home of Dona Felisa Rincón,
the first woman to serve as mayor of San Juan
from 1946 to 1968, provides a glimpse into a typical
Old San Juan home reflecting the politics and
personal life of its previous occupant.
Cathedral of our Lady of Guadeloupe, Ponce
This elegant 17th-century cathedral rises majestically
in the midst of Ponce.
Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico
The largest radio telescope in the world, this
vast 20-acre dish, which is used to explore the
heavens, sits in a karst sinkhole that measures
1,300 feet across.
Museo de Las Americas, San Juan
A folk art museum with vibrant exhibits you can
buy.
Patillas, Puerto Rico
Called The Emerald of the Southeast,Patillas,
an hour-and-a-half drive from San Juan, is a small
city with lovely beaches, sugar cane fields and
orange groves.
Pablo Casals Museum (Museo de Pablo Casals), San
Juan
18-century home devoted to exhibits on the famous
cellist/musician.
Museo de Nuestra Raiz Africana, San Juan
Delve into Puerto Ricos African influences through
exhibits ranging from slave histories to African
utensils.
Casa Blanca, San Juan
Built in 1521 as a home for Governor Juan Ponce
de Leon, today this historic landmark contains
two interesting museums of Indian and colonial
artifacts.
Media Luna Beach, Isla de Vieques
This appropriately-named beach, curving like a
half moon, is shallow enough to walk out 40 feet.
Condado, San Juan
A strip of beach that means "action"
since it's packed with high-rise hotels, condominiums,
shops, restaurants,jazzy nightclubs and world-class
casinos.
Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo),
San Juan
A small 18th-century chapel with a fascinating
history.
Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce
Well worth a visit, this history museum is housed
in Casa Salazar, which is an exquisite blend of
neoclassical and Moorish architecture.
Hacienda Buena Vista, Ponce
The hacienda on this 19th-century coffee plantation
not only protected the coffee beans from rain,
but established a farm to feed the black and Puerto
Rican slaves who tended the plantation.
Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center, Ponce
This historical site features a 1,500-year old
Taino village, much of which remains intact, and
skeletons dating back to A.D. 700.
Observatorio de Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Parque Ceremonial Indigena de Caguana, Puerto
Rico
Parque de las Cavernas del Rio Camuy, Puerto Rico
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Art & Crafts, San Juan
If you are looking for traditional and contemporary
Puerto Rican arts and crafts, this store located
in Old San Juan offers a wide range of items,
from hand carvings to ceramic objects.
Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan, San Juan
Exhibits fine art in the context of the island's
history.
Alcaldia (City Hall), San Juan
Built in stages from 1604 to 1789 and resembling
the city hall in Madrid, Spain, this government
building also houses a tourist information center
and a small gallery of rotating exhibitions.
El Arsenal, San Juan
The site where Spanish soldiers awaited their
departure after the Spanish-American War in 1898,
today this historic building presents changing
exhibitions in its three galleries.
Fort San Jeronimo, San Juan
This small military museum was a fort that was
built in 1786, and attacked by the British eleven
years later.
Iglesia de San Jose, San Juan
Built in the early 17th century, this is the second
oldest church in the Western Hemisphere.
La Casa del Libro, San Juan
This 18th-century house displays the art of printing
and bookmaking, plus offers a collection of rare
books, including some more than 400 years old.
Museo del Indio, San Juan
This Museum of the Indian features the life and
culture of Puerto Rico's indigenous people through
photographic exhibits, dioramas, ceramics and
findings from archaeological digs.
Museum of History, Anthropology and Art, San Juan
Exhibits and objects of this museum range from
19th-century paintings from local artists to pre-Columbian
objects from past civilizations.
Plaza Acuatica, San Juan
Great fun for the entire family at this outdoor
water and amusement park that features water slides,
miniature golf and a "shooting-the-rapids"
experience.
Time Out Family Amusement Center, San Juan
Kids of all ages can have fun at this family-friendly
amusement and recreation center.
Jardin Botanico, San Juan
Munoz Rivera Park, San Juan
Parque Central Municipio de San Juan, San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin Park, San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin Foundation, San Juan
Isabel Segunda, Isla de Vieques
The pretty capital of Vieques offers a restored
1840s fort and busy waterfront.
Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Isla de Vieques
Much of the land on this new wildlife reserve
was once a naval bombing range.
El Vigia Hill, Ponce
At the top of El Vigia Hill, Ponce?s tallest geologic
feature, you?ll still have to look up: to the
100-foot Cruz de Vigia.
Teatro la Perla, Ponce
Extensively restored in the 1990s, this beautiful
neoclassical-style theater hosts a wide variety
of performances.
El Yunque Peak, El Yunque National Forest
The rugged hike up this 3,496-foot mountain, located
in the middle of El Yunque Forest, takes visitors
through four different ecosystems, from towering
candlewood trees and moss-draped landscapes to
Sierra Palms and a mystical dwarf-forest.
Sandy Beach, Rincon
Caribbean National Forest, Puerto Rico
Rincon Surf Museum, Rincon
Punta Higuera Light House, Rincon
Mona Passage, Puerto Rico
The waterway separating Puerto Rico from the Dominican
Republic.
Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Check out their free weekend concerts.
Plaza del Mercado, San Juan
This central market square is not merely home
to a number of vendors, but this busy plaza also
plays host to a number of festivals throughout
the year.
Bellas Artes, San Juan
An art venue featuring theater, dance and music
events.
Museum of Puerto Rico Music, Ponce
See a variety of Spanish, African and Indian musical
instruments on display, as well as exhibits on
beloved Puerto Rican musicians.
Laguna Grande, Puerto Rico
A seasonally phosphorescent lagoon in the Cabezas
Nature Reserve.
Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico
Maricao Fish Hatchery, Puerto Rico
Find this hatchery in Mayaguez.
Buye Beach, Puerto Rico
An immaculate and secluded beach in Cabo Rojo.
Mosquito Bay, Puerto Rico
Maybe the best of all the bioluminescent bays
in the world.
Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling Center, Puerto Rico
Galeria Botello, San Juan
An art gallery featuring local modern artists.
Isla Verde, San Juan
This Eastern San Juan suburb is home to a pristine
beach and luxury condominiums.
Bithorn Stadium, San Juan
Catch the Caribbean World Series at this baseball
stadium.
Plaza las Americas Mall, San Juan
Joyuda, Puerto Rico
A small village billed as the islands seafood
capital.
El Portal Tropical Forest Center, El Yunque National
Forest
Learn all about rainforests here, at this education
center in El Yunque Rainforest.
Maricao Forest Preserve, San Juan
Follow the mountain roads to this preserve where
youll find La Torre de Piedra, the stone tower.
Guanica State Forest (Reserva Forestal Guanica),
Puerto Rico
A terrific example of subtropical dry forest with
diverse bird, insect and plant life.
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Coastal resort area that offers accommodations,
dining, beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling, golfing
and excellent sailing along the eastern coast
of Fajardo.
Isla Desecheo, Puerto Rico
The waters off this tiny island make for a labyrinthine
dive, with its intricacy of tunnels.
Mora, San Juan
An art gallery in Old San Juan featuring realist
and magical realist paintings.
Ocean Park Beach, San Juan
The most popular of San Juans beaches is also
the most lively.
Santurce Marketplace, San Juan
A lively and eclectic market with everything from
fruit vendors to religious artifacts to street
dancers.
Camp Garcia, Isla de Vieques
Navy used this base to train soldiers.
La Guancha, Ponce
Ponce's boardwalk and beach area isn't so popular
for swimming, but the people-watching and socializing
are great.
El Toro Peak, El Yunque National Forest
Take the difficult 4-hour Trade Winds Trail all
the way to El Toro Peak, which is the second-highest
peak in Puerto Rico.
Cabo Rojo Lighthouse, Puerto Rico
A landmark Spanish-colonial style structure, this
picturesque lighthouse sits perched atop a high
cliff providing nearly 360-degree views of the
sparkling Caribbean Sea.
Hyatt Regency Cerromar, Puerto Rico
Luxury resort boasts two championship 18-hole
golf courses, the North and South, designed by
Robert Trent Jones Jr., where fairway bunkers,
water hazards and guarded greens challenge players
at every turn.
Ponce Museum of Art, Ponce
Housed in a unique building comprised of hexagonal
rooms, this art museum features major works by
great European masters such as Van Dyck, Gainesborough
and Rubens.
Paseo de la Princesa, San Juan
This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place
to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because
of its central location and its inexhaustible
charm.
Church de Juan Baptista, Puerto Rico
A simple church with old frescoes, religious sculpture
and an electric prayer table.
San Jose Church, San Juan
Built in 1513, this architectural gem is the second
oldest church in the New World, and a lovely example
of Spanish Colonial architecture.
La Ostra Cosa, San Juan
The cuisine of this little restaurant is billed
as aphrodisiacal, and indeed, with a menu of grilled
prawns, king crab legs, octopus and fillet of
sole, who can resist?
Plaza de Armas, San Juan
The original Old San Juan town square is a good
spot to orient yourself as you begin your tour
of this charming area.
Cruz del Vigia, Ponce
Visitors can climb La Cruz del Vigia, a 100-foot
observation tower, to get an incredible view of
the mountains meeting the Caribbean Sea at Ponce.
Cabezas de San Juan Nature Preserve, Puerto Rico
Commonly referred to as "El Faro," this
316-acre reserve is an ecological region consisting
of beaches, cliffs, coral reefs and forests.
Boqueron, Puerto Rico
Full of fishermen, great beaches and wonderful
views.
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Relax amid natural surroundings that consist of
a broad protected bay with plenty of incredible
beaches ideal for swimming, boating, picnicking
and boardsailing.
Wyndham El Conquistador Golf Course, Puerto Rico
A par-72, 18-hole course open to guests and non-guests
of the hotel.
Toro Negro Reserve, Puerto Rico
One of fourteen forest reserves on the island,
which features the peak Cerro de Punta and a number
of hiking trails.
Cerro de Punta, Puerto Rico
The tallest mountain is in the center of the island,
which at an elevation of 4,389 feet with an area
of 3,515 square miles, offers spectacular vistas
of the entire island and Caribbean Sea.
San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico
This bay abounds with sailing and boating opportunities.
La Casita Tourist Information Center, Puerto Rico
Plan your sightseeing excursion of Old San Juan
here.
Plaza of San Jose, San Juan
The younger crowd loves the plaza because of the
many nearby cafes and pubs.
Statue of Ponce de Leon, San Juan
This memorial to Puerto Rico's conqueror is located
in the Plaza de San Josem, which overlooks El
Morro fortress.
104 Calle La Fortaleza, San Juan
The birthplace of the Pina Colada: a bronze plaque
marks the site where Don Ramón Portas Mingot
created the popular tropical drink.
San Juan Gate, San Juan
Four centuries ago this gate was the main entrance
into the city.
Fortaleza Street, San Juan
A bustling street full of shops and boutiques.
La Princesa Gallery, San Juan
A gallery devoted to island art, with 200 works
by local artists.
Ocean Park, San Juan
A serene and charming beachfront neighborhood.
San Juan Cemetery, San Juan
A seaside cemetery where a number of notable Puerto
Ricans rest.
Casa del Libro, San Juan
Book lovers will want to visit this museum that
houses a collection of 5,000 books, including
rare volumes dating back 2,000 years.
Condado Beach, San Juan
Beach that extends for several miles east of downtown
(Old San Juan), which is lined with high-rise
resorts and packed with sun worshippers.
Condado Lagoon, San Juan
A narrow body of water that separates the Condado
Beach area from the rest of San Juan.
Roots Fountain, San Juan
Dramatic water fountain that commemorates Puerto
Rico's early history, its people and their commitment
to peace.
Hospital Alley, San Juan
A quiet and lovely street in Old San Juan lined
with blue stones that were carried in the hulls
of the Spanish ships.
Sun Bay, Isla de Vieques
If paradise had palm trees...they'd call it Sun
Bay.
Navio Beach, Isla de Vieques
The rough surf of Navio Beach attracts surfers
and a younger, more hip crowd.
Secret Beach, Isla de Vieques
This rather remote beach is scenic and breathtaking
with a mildly rugged coastline and perfect waters
for swimming and snorkeling.
Highway 997, Isla de Vieques
Highway 997 runs in front of Camp Garcia.
Serrales Castle, Ponce
High atop a hill overlooking Ponce, this magnificent
castle, with its indoor patio, fountains and formal
gardens, is the former home of a powerful rum
and sugar cane baron.
Torre Britton, El Yunque National Forest
This lookout tower in El Yunque is sometimes incorporated
into Santeria (an Afro-Caribbean religion) ceremonies.
Big Tree Trail, El Yunque National Forest
This short, memorable and popular walk is the
best way to experience the rainforest.
Flamenco Beach (Playa Flamenco), Puerto Rico
A pleasant beach on the northern coast of Culebra.
Playa Resaca, Puerto Rico
This secluded and hard-to-reach beach in Culebra
is worth the hike.
Culebra National Wildlife Reserve, Puerto Rico
Much of the land area on the island of Culebra
and the outlying islands is designated as a wildlife
reserve, which is designed to protect important
seabird colonies and turtle-nesting sites in Puerto
Rico.
Clara Cave (Cueva Clara), Puerto Rico
Part of the Rio Camuy Cave Park, the cave has
trails, bridges and a trolley.
Tres Pueblos Sinkhole, Puerto Rico
A 400-foot deep sinkhole in the Rio Camuy Cave
Park.
Camuy River, Puerto Rico
Flowing underground to form one of the largest
subterranean rivers in the world, this waterway
travels through dramatic landscapes of sinkholes,
limestone formations and more than 200 caves,
some big enough to engulf skyscrapers.
Church of Porta Coeli, Puerto Rico
Built by Dominican monks in 1606, this Gate of
Heaven served as a town jail in the 19th century,
and is now a small museum displaying carved wooden
religious figures.
Boqueron Beach, Puerto Rico
This lovely three-mile stretch of sand slopes
gently to the calm waters, making it a great beach
to sun, swim and relax.
Phosphorescent Bay (Bahia Fosforescente), Puerto
Rico
Visitors observe millions of glowing tiny animals
that react to the slightest disturbance in the
water: a fish, boat or hand can light them up
like millions of tiny underwater light bulbs.
Spiral Cave, Puerto Rico
Part of an interconnected network of caves in
the Rio Camuy Cave Park.
Dewey, Puerto Rico
Culebras main town, where most of its residents
live, is fairly nondescript.
Flamenco Peninsula, Puerto Rico
A favorite spot for sooty terns, whose population
was at one time estimated to have been 160,000.
Melones, Puerto Rico
This Culebra beach includes a half-mile coral
reef located within Culebra Marine Underwater
Park.
Rio Grande de Camuy River, Puerto Rico
An icy river at the base of a rock climbing area.
Parguera Wall, Puerto Rico
Located six miles offshore, La Paguera Wall is
a giant coral reef extending more than 20 miles
and dropping at a maximum depth of 1,500 feet.
Jobos Beach (Playa Jobos), Puerto Rico
This beach on the northwest coast offers an interesting
combination of mild waters, perfect for families
with children, and rough water perfect for surfers,
plus opportunities for fishing, snorkeling, scuba
diving, wind surfing and canoeing.
Borinquin Golf Course, Puerto Rico
A golf course in Isla Verde.
Spanish Ruins, Puerto Rico
Haunting, weathered Spanish-built structures.
Chatarra, Puerto Rico
One of the best and most consistent surf areas
is located on the north shore of Puerto Rico;
great tubes mostly lefts, for experienced surfers
only.
La Selva, Puerto Rico
Surfers rejoice: a triple wave on the islands
northeast coast.
Isabela, Puerto Rico
This resort neighborhood plays host to an infinite
variety of water activities, particularly on Jobos
Beach.
Piones, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's largest mangrove forest.
Ocean Golf Course, Puerto Rico
A championship course part of the Westin Rio Mar
hotel.
River Golf Course, Puerto Rico
Together with the Ocean Course, the River is the
second of the Westin Rio Mars championship links.
Guanica, Puerto Rico
A small and friendly town with nice beaches and
a boardwalk.
Bahia Ballena, Puerto Rico
A protected tract home to the sapo concho, a toad
thought to have been extinct.
United Nations Biosphere Reserve, Puerto Rico
One of the best bird-watching places on Puerto
Rico, this region is a tropical dry coastal forest
that features a strangely beautiful collection
of twisted, bonsai-like trees and tall cacti.
San German, Puerto Rico
This 400-year-old fortress rises dramatically
to greet seaborne visitors to the island.
Heaven's Gate Convent (Porta Coeli), Puerto Rico
A former convent thats now a museum of religious
artifacts, some of which like the museums walls
date back to 1606.
Caguana Ceremonial Park and Museum, Puerto Rico
The most significant archaeological site in the
Caribbean.
Iglesia del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio, Puerto
Rico
The oldest active church on the island is located
in Loiza Aldea.
Plaza de Recreo, Puerto Rico
Loiza Aldea plaza where youll find the Iglesia
del Espiritu Santo y San Patricio.
Joyuda Beach, Puerto Rico
You wont go hungry after a swim thanks to the
variety of nearby restaurants.
Seven Seas Beach, Puerto Rico
Part of La Cabezas Nature Reserve, this is a prime
beach for relaxing.
Panoramic Route (Ruta Panoramica), Puerto Rico
A series of curvy roads link the island's east
and west coast. The three-day route is studded
with small villages and farms.
Miramar, Puerto Rico
An elegant and upscale area with Spanish-style
patios and gardens. Worth a stroll.
Bahia Beach Plantation, Puerto Rico
An 18-hole course on an expansive green.
Berwind Country Club, Puerto Rico
A palm-fringed 18-hole championship course.
Coamo Springs, Puerto Rico
A rugged golf course in the Coamo hills.
Dorado Del Mar, Puerto Rico
Designed by Chi Chi Rodríguez in 1998,
this 18-hole golf course offers exceptional views
of both the ocean and mountains, and a challenging
round of golf due to changes in elevation between
greens and lakes.
The Palm, Puerto Rico
This Rees Jones-designed 7,142-yard course offers
up a variety of challenges to golfers at all skill
levels.
El Commandante, Puerto Rico
Spectator sports on the island of Puerto Rico
feature year-round thoroughbred racing at this
track.
Club Deportivo Del Oeste, Puerto Rico
The marina from which to embark upon your ocean
adventures.
Coffin Island, Puerto Rico
A Ponce forest and sea life preserve thats a far
cry from sepulchral.
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
A small colonial town known for the enormous radio
telescope used to explore the heavens.
Camuy, Puerto Rico
An area best known for the Rio Camuy Cave Park.
Combate Beach, Puerto Rico
A Cabo Rojo beach with summertime concerts.
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico
Located in the coastal plain of southwestern Puerto
Rico, this area is classified as a subtropical
dry forest and known for its fabulous birdwatching
opportunities.
Lajas, Puerto Rico
Find a bioluminescent bay in this lovely town.
German, Puerto Rico
Find the lovely Porta Coeli Museum in this small
town.
El Conquistador Golf Course, Puerto Rico
This championship 18-hole course makes a round
of golf a pleasure due to fabulous water and mountain
views, and a challenge due to constant trade winds
and elevation changes of 200 feet.
East Course, Puerto Rico
A masterfully designed golf course with a renowned
par five.
West Course, Puerto Rico
The companion course to East Course on the grounds
of the Hyatt Dorado Beach hotel.
Shacks Beach, Puerto Rico
This beach with its underwater cathedral-like
caverns make for a great dive.
Hole in the Wall, Puerto Rico
This deep dive site is aptly named, where divers
swim through a hole situated 120 feet down, and
end up at 100 feet of water.
Chimney, Puerto Rico
A reef with a swim-through and lots of interesting
marine life like octopi and barracudas.
Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve, Puerto
Rico
Comprised of three headlands that extend into
the Atlantic ocean, this nature reserve encompasses
seven different ecosystems including forests,
beaches and offshore coral reefs.
Yellow Reef, Puerto Rico
One of the island's premier diving spots, this
is a pyramid-shaped underwater mound with an average
depth of 60 feet, with coral caverns, soaring
arches and a multi-color patchwork of big star
coral heads, purple lace corals and big barrel
sponges.
Figure 8, Puerto Rico
An interesting dive site right off the beach in
San Juan.
Horseshoe Reef, Puerto Rico
The second largest barrier reef in the Caribbean
offers splendid caves and tunnels for scenic diving
adventures.
Punta Borinquen Golf Club, Puerto Rico
Isla Mona, Puerto Rico
Uninhabited island in the Mona Passage that is
a mecca for divers, biologists, hunters and tourists
interested in seeing unique wildlife.
Sala de Arte, San Juan
This art gallery in Old San Juan features the
work of Nono Rivera.
Galeria las Americas, San Juan
The largest privately owned art gallery in Puerto
Rico features Caribbean and Latin American art,
from paintings and ceramics to the much sought-after
santos.
Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, San Juan
The mission of this Trust is to value, protect
and enhance the natural environment of Puerto
Rico, and complement its historical and cultural
resources in order to insure a better quality
of life for residents and visitors.
Parque de las Palomas, San Juan
A park dedicated to San Juans lively pigeon population
and the pigeons definitely use it.
Santurce, San Juan
This San Juan neighborhood is just southeast of
the old city.
SoFo, San Juan
South Fortaleza Street is known for its trendy
restaurants.
La Rogativa, San Juan
A monument portraying a San Juan legend.
Plaza of Five Centuries, San Juan
Instituted in 1992, this plaza commemorates Columbus'
expedition to the New World.
Palomino Island, San Juan
A private island where Wyndham El Conquistador
guests are often ferried for more water activities.
Tower of Stone (La Torre de Piedra), San Juan
Glimpse an incredible panorama from atop this
stone tower.
Calle del Cristo, San Juan
"That shopping street," as known to
cab drivers; a tourist must.
Calle San Sebastion, San Juan
A lively strip of cafes and bars - and well-dressed
pretty people.
Fine Arts Cinema, San Juan
A three-screen theater showing U.S. and foreign
films.
Metro Cinema, San Juan
Shows commercial films usually, but runs film
festivals on occasion.
Del Parque Theater, San Juan
A theater featuring Spanish-language plays.
Guaynabo Performing Arts Center, San Juan
A fine arts center featuring plays and concerts.
Munoz Marin Amphitheater, San Juan
Many outdoor concerts are held in this park.
Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum, San Juan
A concert and sometimes circus venue.
Sixto Escobar Park, San Juan
An outdoor event venue.
Museum of Popular Art (Museo de Artes Populares),
San Juan
Rotation exhibitions often feature Caribbean contemporary
art, and theres a permanent folk art exhibit as
well.
Museum of Contemporary Art, San Juan
One of Puerto Rico's best collections of contemporary
art by local artists and those from other Caribbean
islands.
Science Park, San Juan
Guaranteed to keep kids of all ages entertained,
this science complex features a world-class planetarium,
seven themed-museums and a zoo.
La Casa de los Contrafuertes, San Juan
This traditional Spanish-style home, built in
the early 18th century, offers periodic art exhibitions,
a small pharmacy museum and a graphic arts museum,
which displays prints and paintings of local artists.
Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The majority of San Juan's hotels, restaurants
and nightclubs are centered along Ashford Avenue
in the Condado section of the city.
Casa de los Contrafuertes (House of the Buttresses),
San Juan
Reportedly the oldest home in Old San Juan, this
building now contains pharmacy and graphic arts
museums.
Museum of Our African Roots, San Juan
This small museum celebrates the African cultural
influence in Puerto Rico through paintings, artifacts,
and photographs.
Isla Real, Isla de Vieques
Snorkel among colorful fish in the coral gardens
of this Vieques island.
Angel Reef, Isla de Vieques
This shallow reef is teeming with coral and sea
creatures, making this underwater site alive with
movement and color that surrounds the diver.
Anchor Reef, Isla de Vieques
An open-water dive with depths from 50 to 75 feet,
this popular site was an area used by the Navy
for anchoring, and where underwater explorers
can find bottles and other interesting "artifacts."
Patti's Reef, Isla de Vieques
A popular diving spot for underwater explorers
with scuba or snorkeling gear.
Green Beach, Isla de Vieques
Located at the far western end of Puerto Rico,
this narrow beach gets high ratings for diving
the offshore reef in 10 to 30 feet of water, which
features sloping valleys and huge coral.
Plaza of Delights (Plaza de las Delicias), Ponce
Ponces main square has enough to keep you busy,
from historical sites to boutiques.
Twenty-Sixth of January, Ponce
This street is lined with about 60 red- and black-striped
houses, the local fire-fighters' colors.
Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce
This institution enrolls more than 7,000 students
and has colleges of business, education, science
and law.
School of Fine Arts, Ponce
Ponce's School of Fine Arts, housed in old Spanish
army headquarters, may have something to do with
the city's prodigious artistic output.
Museum of the History of Ponce, Ponce
Situated in a beautiful and architecturally significant
building, this museum traces the city's history
from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Luquillo Mountain Range, El Yunque National Forest
The gem of this range is El Yunque, the 3500-foot
peak renowned for its hiking trails and other
outdoor activities.
La Coca Falls, El Yunque National Forest
A premier attraction of El Yunque Rain Forest,
these dramatic waterfalls cascade down mossy cliffs,
where the more adventurous can climb up slippery
rocks to its base for a closer look.
Yokahu Observation Tower, El Yunque National Forest
A tower in El Yunque offering a sweeping view
of the rainforest.
La Mina Falls, El Yunque National Forest
Be sure to leap into the cool waters at the base
of this 35-foot cascade.
The Mine Trail (La Mina), El Yunque National Forest
An extension of Big Tree Trail, this rainforest
trek passes by a waterfall and gold mine.
El Faro Lighthouse, Rincon
Find a maritime museum and dolphin-spotting platform
at this lighthouse in Rincon.
El Faro Park, Rincon
Find the Rincon Lighthouse, the Maritime Museum
and if you're lucky, humpback whales, by this
park.
Maritime Museum, Rincon
Located in El Faro Park in Rincon, this small
museum of the sea features platforms for spotting
dolphin and whales.
Christopher Columbus Statue, Mayaguez
Find the great explorer in Plaza Colon gazing
out at sea.
Plaza Colon, Mayaguez
The Mayaguez main square has a statue of Columbus.
Art Deco Post Office, Mayaguez
A remarkable structure in Mayaguez.
Yaguaz Theatre, Mayaguez
A noteworthy Mayaguez theater.
Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez
Offers self-guided tours through its tropical
gardens.
Parque de los Procures, Mayaguez
A Mayaguez park with notable walkways and fountains.
Mayaguez Zoo, Mayaguez
The only large-scale zoo in Puerto Rico, this
45-acre tropical attraction is home to a wide
variety of animals including elephants, hippos
and exotic birds and reptiles.
Tropical Casino at Holiday Inn Nayaquez, Mayaguez
Club Bacchus, Dorado
From Motown to Latin, this club takes ancient
mythology as its theme.
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