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.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-02-08 17:55:40
Jen, you must be thinking of Pinones beach. Luquillo is beautiful. Case of mistaken identiy probably.
2010-02-07 20:41:18
I went to puerto rico 2 years ago and I didn't like it...went to san juan and it was a waste of time because there were a lot of people and no parking..I would of enjoyed looking at the moro and walk around but couldn't do it.. but I may say I would never return to puerto rico to live only to visit my family that are over there still...
2010-02-01 13:53:06
im sorry for all u guys that have had bad expieriences in Puerto Rico .. but lemme tell u ; i was born dere &` i moved to New York wen i was 6 .. but im planning on going back &` tha beaches are VERY beautiful .. my 2 favorite beaches are Isla Verde ; Luquillo &` Boqueron .. i wud recommed does beaches .. &` gud luck to all u who are going to Puerto Rico sometime ! <3
2010-01-27 03:26:35
Yo naci en Aguadilla, y ahora vivo en Washingotn D.C. U.S.A. voy a PR frequentemente y siempre estoy en Crash Boat. Nado y nado, es limpia y muy es muy RRRico estar en la agua. Porque, en el anuncio dijeron que esta playa no es buena para nadar? Eso no es verdad. Not true! *** tears *** :-(
2010-01-25 19:50:30
where can i a get a vacational house for rent from 8/31/10 to 9/15/10
2010-01-23 02:43:12
I'm sorry Jen but I don't know what beach you're talking about but i know you're not talking about Luquillo beach. I've been to many beaches all over Puerto Rico and let me tell you that whenever i visit Luquillo beach, I feel like i'm in paradise. It's so beautiful, clean and the water is nice and warm and calm. You need to go back girl!!
2010-01-19 23:03:42
Jen, sorry you had such a bad experience. Now it's three against one. I find almost all puerto rico beautiful, especially luquillo beach. From all the places i've visited in puerto rico, this is the most memorable. I am going again February of 2010. I've been to New Jersey too, man, how could you ever get to that comparison! Never! Anyways, Puerto Rico has plenty of tourism, they won't miss you!
2010-01-09 01:56:42
XCUSSE ME IF BOTH OF U TALKN ABOUT PR BEACHES BOTH OF YOU GOT IT TWISTED BIG TIME EVERY SUMMER VACATION I GO TO SAN JUAN LOVE THE BEACHES THERE EL ESCAMBRON I LOVE IT AND THE BECHES IN CONDADO LOVE THEM ALL VERY NICE ISLAND LOVELY BEACHES VERY NICE PR IS A WONDERFULL ISLAND
2010-01-07 16:52:37
I recently returned from P.R., where I spent three wonderful weeks of fun in the sun. I agree with edgar luquillo, playa sucia,cabo rojo,flamenco, culebra are beautiful beaches, and three weeks was not enough time to visit all the beautiful beaches and other wonderful places in P.R. However, I visited boqueron beach, and I was disappointment, but I understood that the month of December is not the right time to visit several beaches in P.R. because of the season. Overall, I enjoyed my stay in P.R. and I'm looking forward to returning to this wonderful and beautiful island soon.
2009-12-01 05:35:57
I will say the water temp. is the best compare to any beach in New Jersey, and the cleanest on the air is so good the you can taste the good thing about live. VACATIONS = PUERTORICO
2009-11-28 02:16:56
i visit luquillo beach twice a year and find it great. it reminds me of cape may new jersey15 years ago. i think the water temperature is better than nj and the water more beautiful. the people are nice and in rio grande you can visit betz outlet mall for an american movie and american stores, also the island has all the fast food resturants and convenience stores same as the states. where else but luquillo can you rent a one bedroom apartment for $ 500 a week -one block from the beach. the area of luquillo hasthree beaches to choose from and i recomend playa azul beach outside of town at luquillo. stray dogs yes, but this is an island problem, islanders dont slaughter their animals in shelters. i recomend luquillo anytime but the best months are september thru april on weekdays. its affordable and a great place to get away.
2009-11-24 13:08:59
Lo mejor de Culebra, lo que me devuelve a la isla una y otra vez
2009-11-20 04:18:33
me facina caja de muertos se la recomiendo ,muy bonita isla.
2009-11-19 15:24:41
yo fui a puerto rico por primero ves y fue hermoso.yo nunca avia estado en un lugar tan lindo como ese.yo soy de new york y nuca e experenciado algo asi.disfruted en cantidad y quisiera volver para atras. pienso ir en el verano del 2010..es hermoso me encanto. es una isla hermosa.
2009-11-17 17:05:01
One of the tour guides said that Luquillo Beach might be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Could that be true?
2009-11-04 23:33:21
ESTAPLAYA ES UNA HERMOSURA, Y LO MEJOR, SE PUEDE ACAMPAR ALLI. ES UNA EXPERIENCIA DIGN DE VIVIR, ESTOY DESEOSADE VOLVER, PLANIFICANDO PARA EL VERANO 2010 VOLVER.
2009-11-02 18:43:05
It has been awhile since I was at the beautiful beach. but I throughly enjoyed it. It was several families. and a few of us guys whose families had already gone by to the U.S. this was back in the 70's so I don't know the conditions now. but was prestine then. blue waters!!! sorry Jen maybe you were there at a bad time of construction??
2009-10-28 20:42:59
looks like jen and joel went to the same beach but don't get it twisted....this could not have been luquillo beach or they went right after a storm.......what are you talking about? pls never compare luquillo beach with a new jersey beach!
2009-10-20 02:53:34
best beaches in puerto rico are luquillo,playa sucia cabo rojo,isla verde,flamenco culebra,ballenas guanica.crash boat,pinones,mar chiquita,escambron y muchas en vieques.caja de muerto in ponce is the bomb.there you have it.
2009-10-09 21:33:36
for me puerto rico is my life and i know very well the beach so for me the very goods one are mar bella, serro gordo, punta maracayo, and crashboat... att. P.R in laredo,Tx
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