Visit Puerto Rico World-Famous Beaches
Ballenas is one of the few beaches in Puerto Rico where the focus isn't on spending time sunning yourself on the sand, sipping cool drink and watching people play in the water. This beach has something entirely different and more magical to offer.
Boqueron is lined with more than a mile of soft white sand and has the clearest turquoise water. Although this beach is generally very calm and tranquil, it becomes quite crowded and festive on weekends, especially in the summer holidays .
Caña Gorda a lovely stretch of beach situated not far from the Guanica Forest Reserve so you can not only enjoy the wonders of marine life, but head a little inland to make the most of this forested wonderland. This stretch of coast features plenty of caves and coves which you can explore to your heart's content.
Crashboat is situated nearby the town of Aguadilla and has a fantastic Mediterranean feeling. Although the beach is not really suitable for swimming, the people of Aguadilla often come here to relax in the sun or unwind in the shade of the many palm trees that line the shore and sway in the breeze.
Flamenco has been dubbed the "best beach in America" and the "best escape beach" by relevant authorities. A mile or so of striking white coral sand is juxtaposed by turquoise waters and well covered hills. But this beach offers more than the best stretch of coast in Puerto Rico - it offers an atmosphere of solitude.
Isla Verde is a place were people meet with family and friends to share their picnic snacks, read their favorite books and just soak up the sun. The more adventurous people go parasailing, waterskiing, surfing and body boarding - all of which are offered by the hotels and local merchants.
Luquillo is one of Puerto Rico's most famous and most visited tourist attractions. The view from the beach is spectacular. It features a long gold crescent of sand lined by innumerable coconut palms with the hazy mountains of the rainforest soaring in the distance.
Punta Santiago is an amazing stretch of beach located near Humacao. It is here where the mountains meet an amazing stretch of coastline that there are many natural wonders to be found. Punta Santiago is a beach well worth visiting just to spend time getting in touch with nature.
Rincon Bay hosted a World Surfing Championship Competition in 1968 and has since been garnered with the title "The Surfing Capital of the Caribbean". A number of international surfers have challenged the fast and furious waves of Rincon and it has become a massive expatriate subculture.
Seven Seas beach is popular mainly because of the many enjoyable holiday activities that it has to offer. You can soak up sun on the pristine sand, snorkel the shallows, or take advantage of the good winds and do a little windsurfing or sailing.
Shacks Beach is situated on the western tip of the Island. Here, the vast waters of the Atlantic and the Caribbean meet to provide some stunning beaches and idyllic winds. Shacks beach may be one of many fine beaches in the area, but it has a reason to stand out on its own.
Sun Bay is a beach that is not only beautiful but it has interesting things to explore as well. Sun Bay is geographically part of the Virgin Islands and is politically part of Puerto Rico. For most inhabitants Sun Bay is just Sun Bay, but for tourists it is a place of extreme tranquility and utmost beauty.
Valerie
2010-08-02 20:41:14
Any suggestions on where we should be staying in PR would be great. Considering Luquillo (Solimar) or Isla Verde (ESJ). We are a group of 18 with 9 being young children. We want a nice fairly calm beach with no rocks so the kids can play.
Emilia
2010-07-21 20:38:30
mut see the rain forest "el Yunque". there are food kiosks on the way up to rain forest, authentic, best tasting, economical and safe. Luquillo beach is most beautiful beach on east side of the island......Happy sailing!
Dan
2010-07-17 22:28:42
We will be staying in Puerto Rico Isla Verde before going on a cruise in Sept.Can anyone suggest good food places and must see sights?We took a bus tour last time but it was dark.
Steve
2010-07-08 23:32:24
Hello! My name is Steve and I grew up in PR Lived there for over 25 years and had one of the best jobs if you like to travel. As a Sales Representative my job required lot of traveling through the Island and had the opportunity to visit and see the most gorgeous scene of PR. So, my suggestion to all of those who are planing to visit and get the most of your vacation in PR, is to rent a car, get a map with all the panoramic, tourist, resorts, activities, in land attractions and go. DO NOT STAY in one hotel and plan your trip from there, because you will not be able to enjoy as much as if you rent a car and keep driving. Don't worry where to sleep because there are tons of motels and small hotels everywhere you go. So with 3-4K trip for two will be enough to have the most memorable vacation you've ever had and come home with tons of memorable pictures. Rent a car, drive, pick a town where to stay that night, enjoy the night life of that town and do it over and over again....Best if you arrive on a Friday and leave on Sunday night ;o)
elusive
2010-06-17 22:07:26
Hi! I will also be going to Puerto Rico in July with group of gals. they have never been there, so i am taking them around. What part will you be staying? That will determine what you will be able to go without at car. We will be in Isla Verde area. Our plans are to make it to the Rainforest, go parasailing, horsebacking riding on the beach and to the Bacardi factory. those are definitley some great things to do.
Cathy
2010-06-05 22:17:27
I will be visting San Juan in July. This is a all girls trip and our first time there. What type of attraction does san juan have to offer and will it be easy for us to get around without a rental car?
Nicole
2010-05-17 18:38:37
We are coming to PR June 16-23 for our honeymoon. I'm a traveler, yet this is my husband's first trip & I want it to be so perfect. We are staying in Mayaguez. We will have a rental car, so exploring is what we will be doing. I want us to be on the most beautiful beach, but not secluded enough where there isn't anyone around to get drinks from. We are going to the zoo, El Yunque Park, a cave tubing adventure. Is there anything that is something we should not miss? What about restaurants that will leave a distinct memory? How about places we should steer clear of? Thank y'all for any help on the multitude of questions. : )
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2010-09-01 22:53:57
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2010-08-26 03:33:53
Luquillo was a big disappointment. Its very dirty and the parks dept employees constantly drive on the beach leaving tire tracks all over practically every inch of sand. The view of the ocean was pretty, though. Crashboat was very beautiful and clean. Condado beach is also very beautiful, clean. Palomino island (outside of Fajardo) was nice, but you have to take a ferry.
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2010-08-12 00:25:06
[Your best bet would be Luquillo for the kids. The water is calm & no rocks. Isla Verde is closer to San Juan w/ more of a night of entertainment. Luquillo is also close to the rain forest which is also great for the kids. Be sure to get a map/car rental and enjoy(la comida) the food,they're on every street. Enjoy!!! QUOTE]Any suggestions on where we should be staying in PR would be great. Considering Luquillo (Solimar) or Isla Verde (ESJ). We are a group of 18 with 9 being young children. We want a nice fairly calm beach with no rocks so the kids can play.
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