For any angler, camper, or hiker, Guajataca Lake is a gold mine. This 324 acre, man made lake is a hot spot for fishing, filled with dozens of species of fish. It is also a great place to visit on an exceptionally hot day; the large expanse of water makes the surrounding area an average of ten degrees cooler than the rest of Puerto Rico, and is a great escape from the blazing sun! Read more ›
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Guajataca Lake
Caja de Muertos
Puerto Rico is full of hidden treasures, one of the greatest being Caja de Muertos/Box of the dead. Although tall tales of pirates and treasure surround you, this historical site is not a very large one, only a half mile wide, and a mile and a half long… but sometimes the best things come in the smallest cajas. Though the name means literally ‘box of the dead’, Read more ›
Camuy River Cave Park
Imagine wandering through breath-taking caves, the sounds of a roaring river and waterfalls echoing off rock walls as you experience one of Puerto Rico’s most notable natural attractions, the Camuy River Cave Park! Located about an hour and a half outside of San Juan, the Camuy River Cave Park is a system of caves in northwestern Puerto Rico, Read more ›
Fortín San Jerónimo del Boquerón
When traveling around San Juan, Puerto Rico, you will notice forts are a major theme. Due to its location on an islet, San Juan has needed to protect themselves from all sides from any enemy sea vessels that may try to attack along its periphery through out history. Read more ›
Isla Palominos
Blue skies and plenty of sun. Palm trees swaying in the gentle ocean breeze. Sandy-white beaches that meet turquoise blue waters. All this and more await you at Isla Palominos. Isla Palomino, a 100-acre private, unspoiled paradise, Read more ›
Museum de arte de Ponce
Whether you are a connoisseur or just a casual observer of the arts, the Museum de arte de Ponce should be on your destination map when vacationing in Puerto Rico. Considered the finest museum in Puerto Rico, its internationally renowned collection of almost 5,000 objects (including 820 works of art that span 3,000 years and come from Europe, the Americas, and Africa, three cultures that have shaped Puerto Rico’s heritage), creates a unique dialogue between Old and New Worlds. Read more ›
Tanamá River
For the naturalists and thrill seeking tourists, visiting the Tanamá River should be placed as a very high priority. The Tanamá River is a unique river in that it can boast many different adventures such as: rappelling, cave tubing, mountain hiking, trail forest, body rafting, ziplines and miles of caverns and caves waiting to be explored. Read more ›
Carite Rain Forest
As you drive along blue mountain tops blanketed in mist, you can hear the call of tropical birds across the forest canopy. White cliffs draped in vines and moss rise high above la ruta panoramica, then suddenly turn into tunnels of sky scraping trees. Read more ›
Ponce Cathedral
Classic Spanish archways stretch down the main hall, their white paint trimmed with gold emulating the purity of the Virgin Mary, to whom the Ponce Cathedral is decorated. Located in downtown Ponce, Puerto Rico, this cathedral is a remarkable place to visit, whether it’s to attend a Sunday service, or to experience this unique part of history.
The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico offers a culture rich in the arts, which is perhaps best displayed in the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico. This gorgeous attraction is definitely worth a visit during your vacation to this island. Located in downtown San Juan, it’s an easy commute from most of the main hotels, and is near many other tourist sites you may be interested in visiting, an easy walk to and from nearly anywhere downtown, and a 40 minute car ride from the beautiful Palmas Del Mar Resort on the east side of the island. Read more ›