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Puerto Rico recommendations?
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:23 am
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:23 am
Looking to stay close to beach but have availability to rainforest, etc.. Thanks.
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Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:27 am to HighRoller
I went 2 years ago and used San Juan as base of operations, so I don't have specifics on where to stay... however I'd look for something in the corner of the island near Fajardo/Luquillo. Seemed to have some beaches but more importantly, was nearby the rainforest.
El Yunque is legit.
You can get anywhere within a couple hours though. Cabo Rojo was cool but that's away from the rainforests.
Definitely try the roasted/bbq'd pork down there. Some cool places in the hills along route 52 that'll make you feel like a local.
El Yunque is legit.
You can get anywhere within a couple hours though. Cabo Rojo was cool but that's away from the rainforests.
Definitely try the roasted/bbq'd pork down there. Some cool places in the hills along route 52 that'll make you feel like a local.
This post was edited on 12/4/14 at 8:30 am
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:44 am to Swoopin
My uncle has a bar down in Santa Isabel, if you want to avoid the typical hotel accomodations you can find a place down south for pretty cheap. You can tie up your boat to the dock and walk up to his bar. It's called "El Chinchorro" The rainforest is about an hour away, but i figure you can get the same thrill driving through baranquitas.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:48 am to HighRoller
Was there last Christmas - Luquillo is trashy (lived there 25 years ago when Rosy Roads was still there and was seriously dissappointed going back). Vieques is awesome, however. Not much night life, but beaches, snorkeling, diving, fishing....some great resorts...I'd go back there in a minute. There are a couple of nice resorts in Fajardo area. Either San Juan or Fajardo, not more than an hour or so from El Yunque....
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:52 am to Swoopin
Check out Old San Juan.. it's a very nice historic town. A much cleaner New Orleans in terms of architecture.
I stayed right down the road from El Yunque (which you have to check out). A beautiful rainforest trail that will last you a long time, but make sure you drive up high enough so you can get to the waterfall. Definitely jump in and swim for the experience.
I stayed right down the road from El Yunque (which you have to check out). A beautiful rainforest trail that will last you a long time, but make sure you drive up high enough so you can get to the waterfall. Definitely jump in and swim for the experience.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:56 am to HighRoller
I was there for 2 1/2 months last year and stayed in the Courtyard by Marriott next to Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla. Aguadilla is a nice decent sized town on the NW corner of the island. I was 2 hours from San Juan, an hour from the Arecibo Telescope located in the rainforest, and there are many secluded beaches within 45 minutes.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:43 am to HighRoller
As said above El yunque is pretty awesome. Also we went to a beach that you had to take a boat too and went snorkeling. It was the most beautiful beach I've ever seen and I've seen my fair share. I think it flamenco beach or something?
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:46 am to tke857
We rented a house for a few nights in Fajardo that was great. Went to Yunque, the bio bay, and Culebra.
Then stayed a few nights in Old San Juan which was cool. Would have rather stayed longer in Fajardo than OSJ.
Then stayed a few nights in Old San Juan which was cool. Would have rather stayed longer in Fajardo than OSJ.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 9:47 am to tke857
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I think it flamenco beach or something?
That is on the island of Culebra.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 1:59 pm to Fun Bunch
Thanks for the info.. I appreciate it.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 2:03 pm to HighRoller
My last trip there the end of 2011 was at the Old San Juan Hotel and it was great. Close to things, great beach,pool and pool bar.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 2:50 pm to HighRoller
You can get to Vieques and Culebra through a ferry in Fajardo. The ferry is a clusterfrick. Get there early. Go there the day before and try to buy day passes. Sometimes they will sell them in advance, sometimes not.
Its worth it. Both islands are very nice.
Its worth it. Both islands are very nice.
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