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
2010-03-17 01:28:51
Will be visiting PR in June 2010 - and want to hang out at a public beach with music, food. Do I have to go to Walmart to buy beach chairs or can I rent them at the beach. Which public beach is the coolest??? I'm from NYC and haven't been to PR in 20 years..OMG!!! LOL!!
2010-03-13 22:22:20
Which magic must be learned to get a reservation in the Culebra auto ferry? Nedd a space prior to Holy Wekk!!!!
2010-03-03 18:56:44
I'm heading to San Juan next week and am looking for some insight into the local nightlife...anyone steer me to what come alive? Can't wait to get there Tuesday hit the beach!!!
2010-02-22 14:16:38
It is very important in your report/information to include that our beach has won a blue flag. This represent a very high standard to accomplish and ensures the swimmers that the waters are safely clean to enjoy. Thanks!
2010-02-20 15:17:38
Where can I find Lito's Guesthouse?
2010-02-19 15:08:22
mmm. i'M sorry jen but you are so wrong about luquillo's beach . It is a gorgeous beach, and the water is very clear is one the most beautiful beach around the WHOLE world so get you comment straight.
2010-02-17 07:03:32
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2010-02-16 04:14:23
Les cuento mi gente de mis vacaciones en la isla del encanto que comparti junto a mi esposo, mi cunado, amigos y mi padre querido al que amo con todo mi corazon. Pues nos dimos la tarea de ir por toda la costa para conocer todas las playas y son una hermosura. Mi gente tienen eso fue una experiencia inolvidable y toda la isla muy limpia, la gente muy amable y que se diga del trato que te brindan los adoro. Mi esposo hacian 12 anos que no viajaba a la isla del encanto y quedo sorprendido de todo el orden que tiene mi Puerto Rico y de todas las playas tan bellas que tiene la isla a pesar de su pequenito tamano tiene muchas cosas grandes de admirar y de nunca jamas olvidar. La playa de Culebra. (Flamenco) muy hermosa es un sueno, mi gente linda nunca olviden bien lo dice el nombre La Isla del Encanto. No se dejen llevar de lo que dice la gente de nuestra isla y echenlen ganas vayan a disfrutar de nuestro lindo Puerto Rico. Yo ya estoy planificando volver en el mes de junio que rico. Mi gente no se dejen llevar de lo que dice la gente y vayan a disfrutar de nuestro lindo Puerto Rico. Cuidensen mucho y que Dios los bendiga
2010-02-14 20:24:32
looking for rental vacation home
2010-02-14 19:41:47
Born and raised in New York all the beaches in PR are BEAUTIFUL but Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja is the BEST!!!!!!
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
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