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Luquillo is known as "La Capital del Sol" (sun capital) and "La Riviera de Puerto Rico" (Puerto Rico's riviera). Luquillo was founded in 1797 by Cristóbal Guzmán. The town was named after the Indian cacique Loquillo, who died a few years after the last Indian rebellion in 1513. If you return to or stay on the coastal highway, you'll soon reach Luquillo Beach. This huge plantation of majestic coconut palms shades more than a mile of fine and shimmering sand. It is one of the most popular and nicest public beaches in the San Juan area. It offers cafeterias, public bathrooms with showers, access for disabled people, and an ample parking lot. Monserrate Beach is one of the public beaches most frequented by the locals. Luquillo is located in the northeast coats, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Río Grande.
Miles of golden sand beaches, lined with palm trees for shade, the blue water with waves rolling onto the shore. It sounds like a tropical dream, but it is actually real and is what Luquillo has to offer. Balneario La Monserrate, Playa Azul, La Pared and others. Parking $4 for cars, $8 buses. Restrooms, showers and changing room are $1 for adults and 50¢ for children for the whole day. Sea kayak rentals are $5 per person per 30 minutes. They also have a transport vehicle that will take you and your “stuff” from the parking lot to the beach for a fee ($1/pp, $2 for “stuff”. Balneario is open 7 days a week. 8:30am- 5pm. Closed only major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, 3 Kings Day etc. If the parking area is closed, you can park at the kiosks and walk in along the beach. |
The El Yunque Rain Forest is a cool, mountainous, sub tropical rainforest. The Eastern side of the Luquillo Mountains, which has the El Yunque rainforest at the top elevations, gets most of the rain.
. . "This tropical 'Rain forest' occupies very little area in Puerto Rico, only a single, crescent shaped, band on the windward side of the El Yunque mountains. It lies wholly within the El Yunque National Forest Reserve. Its' main features are the Sierra Palms and a superabundance of epiphytes." ENTRANCE FEES: There are no entrance fees to visit the forest, you just drive up. If you stop at the El Portal Visitors Center you must pay $3. per person. If you sign up for the Forest Service guided one hour tour you pay a donation of $5. per person. EL YUNQUE VISITING HOURS: Visiting hours for the El Yunque rainforest start early and you are not allowed in the forest after 6 pm, unless you have a camping permit. The forest is open 7 days a week. Forest Tours given by guide/interpreters: You do not need a guide to see the rainforest as the trails are clearly marked. • US Forest Service Tours of the rainforest 7 days a week , on a first come first served basis. 1 hour tours , they leave on the half hour - starting at 10:30 to 2:30 . Dependent on ranger availability. Tickets are purchased at the Palo Colorado Visitor Center at the heart of the Rec Area. Fee $5 general, $3 seniors & children 12 & under. Walking tours leave Palo Colorado towards the 2 immediate shortest trails. Usually with a group no bigger than 25. Guided tours offer people information for an hour, and then send interested hikers on their way to more challenging trails on their own. For additional information call FOREST SERVICE TELS: 787- 888 -1880 |
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East Island Excursions
Package 1 Culebra Get-away Culebra Get-away Snorkeling Excursion
Power catamaran from Fajardo to Culebra for snorkeling and beachcombing at Flamenco beach Includes Snacks & Drinks on Catamaran, Includes lunch buffet, Piña coladas, unlimited Rum Punch, sodas & Juices.
Package 2 Sand & Sea Snorkeling excursion
Sand & Sea Snorkeling Excursion Full Day of Snorkeling aboard Includes lunch buffet, Pina Coladas, unlimited Rum Punch, Sodas & Juices
Package 3 Vieques Bioluminescent Bay
Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Power catamaran from Fajardo to Vieques Includes Snacks & Drinks on Catamaran, Includes Dinner on Vieques and trip on to Mosquito Bay aboard a Pontoon boat
Reservations only 2 days prior to activity, Let us know. Additional charges will be required Special rates for our guest
Power catamaran from Fajardo to Culebra for snorkeling and beachcombing at Flamenco beach Includes Snacks & Drinks on Catamaran, Includes lunch buffet, Piña coladas, unlimited Rum Punch, sodas & Juices.
Package 2 Sand & Sea Snorkeling excursion
Sand & Sea Snorkeling Excursion Full Day of Snorkeling aboard Includes lunch buffet, Pina Coladas, unlimited Rum Punch, Sodas & Juices
Package 3 Vieques Bioluminescent Bay
Vieques Bioluminescent Bay Power catamaran from Fajardo to Vieques Includes Snacks & Drinks on Catamaran, Includes Dinner on Vieques and trip on to Mosquito Bay aboard a Pontoon boat
Reservations only 2 days prior to activity, Let us know. Additional charges will be required Special rates for our guest
Hacienda Carabali Horse Riding Adventures Horse back riding can be a very memorable experience, especially when your ride takes you through breathtaking foothills and endless stretches of nature. Tourists in Puerto Rico have the opportunity to enjoy the tranquil and rejuvenating energy of nature, while riding a beautiful and gentle Paso Fino horse. Hacienda Carabali provides a unique adventure and horse riding in Puerto Rico has never been so much fun. Special rates for our guest |
Reservations only 2 days prior to activity. Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ATV/Four-track Adventure Ride Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm El Yunque Horseback Riding Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Go-Karts Speed Ride Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays, Sundays, Summer and Holidays Additional charges will be required |
Zipline tour by Rainforest Zipline Corp 787-370-1010
Description of Activity:
Riders zip through the upper canopy of the trees, using a cable and a safety rope. Participants will departure and arrive at platforms available on each section. A member of the Rain Forest Zip Line will make the participant’s line change on each platform. Safety harnesses and associated hardware will be provided, fitted and checked by the Rain Forest Zip Line Staff.
Riders zip through the upper canopy of the trees, using a cable and a safety rope. Participants will departure and arrive at platforms available on each section. A member of the Rain Forest Zip Line will make the participant’s line change on each platform. Safety harnesses and associated hardware will be provided, fitted and checked by the Rain Forest Zip Line Staff.
Flamenco Beach is considered the second most beautiful beach in the world by Discover Channel and by far the most popular beach in Culebra.
Its white sandy beach stretches along the entire bay, you will feel the Caribbean sun everywhere and wonder why you had waited this long.
Flamenco is a great place to snorkel, sunbathe, swim and socialize.
Reservations only 2 days prior to activity, Let us know.
Additional charges will be required
Its white sandy beach stretches along the entire bay, you will feel the Caribbean sun everywhere and wonder why you had waited this long.
Flamenco is a great place to snorkel, sunbathe, swim and socialize.
Reservations only 2 days prior to activity, Let us know.
Additional charges will be required
Bioluminescent Bay Excursions:
Kayak Trip in Las Cabezas De San Juan (Fajardo)
Don't let your day end when the sun goes down!
Under the blanket of the night sky and the historical lighthouse of Fajardo, you can touch the waters that glow with Bio luminescence Organisms. The activity will start at sunset in the small fishing village of Las Croabas; here you will meet the friendly staff of Island Kayaking Adventures. They will be set-up with all needed gear which will include, Double kayaks, Backrest, Paddles with leashes, PFD's (Life jackets) and two Kayak Guides with all needed safety equipment, lights and refreshments.
After which you will start off on a great journey paddling through a mangrove canal! Then experience a spectacular view in a radient bio luminescent lagoon!
Tour includes the following information:
Mangrove forest and the different species.
Bird life that inhabits the area.
Aquatic marine life that uses the lagoon as a sanctuary.
Information on the Bio luminescence organism.
(Tour duration is 1:30 minutes in water )
Island Kayaking Adventures. Kayaking Puerto Rico
Experience the glowing bio luminescent waters from knowledgeable guides who take great pride and enthusiasm in sharing this experience with visitors from around the world!
Additional charges will be required
Kayak Trip in Las Cabezas De San Juan (Fajardo)
Don't let your day end when the sun goes down!
Under the blanket of the night sky and the historical lighthouse of Fajardo, you can touch the waters that glow with Bio luminescence Organisms. The activity will start at sunset in the small fishing village of Las Croabas; here you will meet the friendly staff of Island Kayaking Adventures. They will be set-up with all needed gear which will include, Double kayaks, Backrest, Paddles with leashes, PFD's (Life jackets) and two Kayak Guides with all needed safety equipment, lights and refreshments.
After which you will start off on a great journey paddling through a mangrove canal! Then experience a spectacular view in a radient bio luminescent lagoon!
Tour includes the following information:
Mangrove forest and the different species.
Bird life that inhabits the area.
Aquatic marine life that uses the lagoon as a sanctuary.
Information on the Bio luminescence organism.
(Tour duration is 1:30 minutes in water )
Island Kayaking Adventures. Kayaking Puerto Rico
Experience the glowing bio luminescent waters from knowledgeable guides who take great pride and enthusiasm in sharing this experience with visitors from around the world!
Additional charges will be required
A 316-acre nodule of land on Puerto Rico’s extreme northeast tip, the Las Cabezas de San Juan Reserva Natural ‘El Faro’ protects an historic lighthouse, a bioluminescent bay, rare flora and fauna, lush rainforest, various trails and boardwalks, and an important scientific research center. Despite its diminutive size, the reserve shelters seven – yes seven – different ecological systems, including beaches, lagoons, dry forest, coral reefs and mangroves. Animal species that forage here include big iguanas, fiddler crabs, myriad insects and all kinds of birds. Such condensed biodiversity is typical of Puerto Rico’s compact island status and ‘Las Cabezas’ is highlighted as an integral part of the commonwealth’s vital – but dangerously threatened – northeast ecological corridor.
The Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin
Favored by a year round pleasant tropical climate, the Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin is the ideal place for nature lovers looking for a place to harmonize the centuries old Caribbean history with idyllic nature surroundings.
The Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin is located nearby major cities in the island of Puerto Rico –just 45-50 minutes away from Luquillo- offering a relaxation climate making it the ideal destiny for local visitors and tourists from all over the world. Its archaeological riches and beauty make the Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin a true national treasure.
Among Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin’s attractions standout several recreational and educational zones, with special emphasis in the regional historical values and the development of demonstration projects about nature friendly technologies.
Visit us and enjoy these nature surroundings in harmony with the Universe and validate the importance of protecting this and every ecosystem in the world. Be prepared to take photos of flowers, birds and all the beauty Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin wants to share with you and future generations.
Hours of Operation
The Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin opens Thursdays to Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
For additional information about the Caguas Botanical and Cultural Garden call:
T: 787-653-8990
Website: www.jardinbotanicoycultural.org
Favored by a year round pleasant tropical climate, the Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin is the ideal place for nature lovers looking for a place to harmonize the centuries old Caribbean history with idyllic nature surroundings.
The Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin is located nearby major cities in the island of Puerto Rico –just 45-50 minutes away from Luquillo- offering a relaxation climate making it the ideal destiny for local visitors and tourists from all over the world. Its archaeological riches and beauty make the Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin a true national treasure.
Among Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin’s attractions standout several recreational and educational zones, with special emphasis in the regional historical values and the development of demonstration projects about nature friendly technologies.
Visit us and enjoy these nature surroundings in harmony with the Universe and validate the importance of protecting this and every ecosystem in the world. Be prepared to take photos of flowers, birds and all the beauty Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin wants to share with you and future generations.
Hours of Operation
The Botanical and Cultural Garden William Miranda Marin opens Thursdays to Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
For additional information about the Caguas Botanical and Cultural Garden call:
T: 787-653-8990
Website: www.jardinbotanicoycultural.org
El Morro Fort, or officially Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, stands guard at the entrance to San Juan harbor as a reminder of a by-gone era when invading countries would attempt sea attacks to take this prized city and harbor.
This beautiful 6-level fort was named in honor of Spain’s King Philip II. The Fort wasn’t initially built as the huge structure that you see today. It has gone through many enlargements and modifications, from the time it was first constructed by Spain through the time that it was occupied by the US Army.
The National Park Service supplies you with a map when you pay your entrance fee. You can use that map, and the descriptions of the different parts of the fort, to do a self-guided tour of sorts.
When you visit El Morro, you can sit in air-conditioned comfort and watch a short movie about the battles and construction of the forts. It runs continuously all day and is shown in English on the hour and ½ hour, and Spanish on the ¼ and ¾ hour.
You can also attend a free 20-30 minute Orientation talk every hour on the hour in English and on the ½ hour in Spanish. These are led by park rangers, and they are very informative and interesting. The rangers will tell you about life in the old days, what it was like to live in the fort, and they’ll be able to answer any questions that you may have.
If you don’t want to watch the movie or listen to a park ranger, you can can use your map and go off and explore the fort on your own. El Morro is a massive structure, with 6 levels that you can visit by using various stairs, ramps and tunnels.
The admission fee is $3.00/person for ages 16 and older, Kids under 15 and under are free. If you plan on visiting both El Morro and San Cristobal forts, opt for the combination ticket that costs $5.00/person. Your National Park Service passes are valid here.
The fort is open to the public 7 days/week from 9:00am until 6:00pm. Closed New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
This beautiful 6-level fort was named in honor of Spain’s King Philip II. The Fort wasn’t initially built as the huge structure that you see today. It has gone through many enlargements and modifications, from the time it was first constructed by Spain through the time that it was occupied by the US Army.
The National Park Service supplies you with a map when you pay your entrance fee. You can use that map, and the descriptions of the different parts of the fort, to do a self-guided tour of sorts.
When you visit El Morro, you can sit in air-conditioned comfort and watch a short movie about the battles and construction of the forts. It runs continuously all day and is shown in English on the hour and ½ hour, and Spanish on the ¼ and ¾ hour.
You can also attend a free 20-30 minute Orientation talk every hour on the hour in English and on the ½ hour in Spanish. These are led by park rangers, and they are very informative and interesting. The rangers will tell you about life in the old days, what it was like to live in the fort, and they’ll be able to answer any questions that you may have.
If you don’t want to watch the movie or listen to a park ranger, you can can use your map and go off and explore the fort on your own. El Morro is a massive structure, with 6 levels that you can visit by using various stairs, ramps and tunnels.
The admission fee is $3.00/person for ages 16 and older, Kids under 15 and under are free. If you plan on visiting both El Morro and San Cristobal forts, opt for the combination ticket that costs $5.00/person. Your National Park Service passes are valid here.
The fort is open to the public 7 days/week from 9:00am until 6:00pm. Closed New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
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