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Puerto Rico: So Many Choices, So Little Time!

Puerto Rico, sometimes referred to as the "51st American State", is located between the US Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic in the southern Caribbean. Known for its incredible beaches, Puerto Rico is also a great spot to enjoy activities like hiking, fishing, scuba diving, wind surfing, parasailing, spelunking, shopping, and many other pastimes that take full advantage of the magnificent history and scenery of this beautiful island.

Visitors to Puerto Rico, especially those interested in historical architecture, almost always find themselves visiting Old San Juan. Simply put, there is no place like it in the Caribbean. This part of San Juan was designated as a U.S. National Historic Zone in 1950. More than 400 beautifully restored buildings fill the area, which is overflowing with tree-lined squares, open-air cafes, monuments, museums, restaurants, and night clubs. The city walls that surround the city average 20 feet in width and climb some 40 feet in the air. They are a marvel of engineering even by today's standards. A walking tour of the area will take approximately 2 hours, not including stops. You can take your pick of attractions, but some of the most popular are the Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan, the Museo de la Americas, and the Museo del Indio. The most famous stronghold in San Juan is El Morro, which was built between 1540 and 1589. The fort is a maze of tunnels, dungeons, barracks, outposts and ramps. It is studded with small, circular sentry boxes called "garitas" that are unique to the forts of Puerto Rico and have become a national symbol. Kids especially will appreciate Plaza Aquatica, a smallish water park with slides, "rapids", and miniature golf.

For something completely different, you might want to give "the Cathedral of Rum" a peak at the Bacardi Distillery. The plant churns out more than 100,000 gallons of rum per day, and is the largest of its kind in the world. A guided tour includes the history of rum in the Caribbean and of course offers free samples of the product. A gift shop at the end of the tour has hard to find bottles that may make excellent keepsakes and gifts.

Everywhere you turn, beautiful beaches dot the Puerto Rican coast. Condado Beach, close to San Juan, put Puerto Rico on the map as a tourist attraction back in the 1920s. This is where folks like the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers came to play. The 2-mile long beach is great for sun bathing, and all sorts of water sports equipment can be rented nearby. Luquillo Public Beach sits 30 miles east of San Juan. The beach rests on a half-moon shaped bay surrounded by coconut palms. Windsurfing and parasailing are favorite pastimes in the area.

On the west coast of Puerto Rico rests the surfing mecca of Rincon. This small fishing village played host to the World Surfing Championships at the beach near Punta Higuero. More white sand waits at nearby Maria's Beach, which is also a great spot for watching the humpback whales that frequent the area in the winter.

Down south on the west coast lies a string of "secret" beaches. They are relatively hard to find, but if you can manage it, you will be rewarded with un-crowded, well-shaded beaches that look like they jumped out of a postcard. One of the most accessible is Cana Gorda, located near the town of Guanica. The un-traveled sand is lined with palm fronds and is also a great spot to see some of the native waterfowl.

Off of the west coast, Mona Island has been called the "Caribbean Galapagos." The island is only accessible by boat, and is a great place for adventurous travelers, scuba divers, and eco-tourists that want to leave the madding crowd far behind. These waters are home to more than 270 species of fish, 60 of them on the reef alone. Other mammals like sea turtles, barracuda, whales, dolphins, and marlins are common visitors. The island has miles of white sand beaches that make for a great picnic spot. Spelunkers will go bonkers in the series of honeycombed caves, the larges marine-originated caves in the world.

More beautiful beaches can be found on the rustic islands of Vieques and Culebra, located off the eastern shore of Puerto Rico. Vieques itself has more than 50 unspoiled beaches. Blue Beach is known for its excellent snorkeling. The island is also the home of phosphorescent Mosquito Bay. This rare phenomenon is caused by millions of luminescent dinoflagellates (organisms with both animal and plantlike properties) "lighting up" when disturbed by movement. Families will want to seek out Playa Media Luna, a gorgeous little beach that is popular for the calm waters that seem to stay shallow forever as you wade out.

Nearby Culebra is even less developed than Vieques. People who make the islet their home know each other by name, and a small town feel permeates the area. Rocks form natural tidal pools off of Playa Culebrita Beach. Great snorkeling can be enjoyed just by walking into the surf and sticking your face in the water. Ask a local to point you to Playa Flamenco, located on the north coast of Culebra. This beach has an incredibly long stretch of white sand and rivals any beach in the Caribbean.

Some of the best hiking in all of the Caribbean can be found at El Yunque, located in the Caribbean National Forest about 35 miles from San Juan. The El Yunque trail leads to some panoramic views atop the Luquillo Mountains, and is part of the only rain forest on U.S. soil.

Puerto Rico is a harmonious blend of Spanish and North American cultures. It has grown from an agricultural based country dependent on sugar cane to a rich tourist based economy set in a highly industrialized society. Baseball rivals soccer as pastimes for Puerto Rican youths. The pace, however, is unflinchingly Caribbean. The island's breezes seem to calm the spirit and nourish the soul. A vacation in Puerto Rico will leave you haunted with dreams of the sea, and stirring memories of Mother Nature's bounty.

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  1. Ocean and Marina View - Minimalist Modern Apartment — Property 186068

    Vacation Apartment rental in Puerto Rico area
    • Apartment
    • studio , sleeps 3
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean, waterfront
    • garden
    $630/week Last Minute SPECIAL OFFER!!!!
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $700 - $875 per property per week

  2. Luxurious 22nd Flr. condo w/ view, balcony, parking, high speed Internet access — Property 169792

    Vacation Condo rental in Condado area
    • Condo
    • studio , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach
    • balcony
    $535.00 November Special Weekly Rate
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $600 - $780 per property per week

  3. Casa De La Playa Cerro Gordo
    Puerto Rico rental, 30 sec to Beach, Natural Reserve & 5 mi. of untouched beach — Property 238456

    Vacation House rental in Dorado area
    • House
    • studio , sleeps 18
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, mountain
    • pets considered
    $100 off per wk of stay Monthly $86 p/nt
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $799 per property per week

  4. Perfect Beach Vacation Getaway
    Isla Verde Beach - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ocean front with balcony, pool — Property 146256

    Vacation Apartment rental in Isla Verde area
    • Apartment
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 2 bathrooms
    • beach, waterfront
    • pool
    Ocean Front, Pool, Best In Isla Verde
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1325 - $1999 per property per week

  5. Caracol Che - Escape to your private island retreat — Property 142058

    Vacation Villa rental in Rincon area
    • Villa
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 5 bathrooms
    • near the ocean
    • pool
    40% discount
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $3950 - $5300 per property per week

  6. HOTEL 4 STARS BEST RATE
    ESJ Towers HOTEL Studio Oceanfront Hotel with Patio Pool Access — Property 182336

    Vacation Hotel rental in Isla Verde area
    • Hotel
    • studio , sleeps 5
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, waterfront
    • air-conditioning
    book 7 nights and save $100
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $650 per property per week

  7. Rincon Beachfront Mansion
    Luxury Beachfront Mansion Sleeps 26 in 10 Bedrooms — Property 189359

    Vacation Villa rental in Rincon area
    • Villa
    • 10 bedrooms , sleeps 26
    • 10 bathrooms
    • beach, town
    • pool
    Last Minute Specials
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $17500 - $28000 per property per week

  8. Aquatika Best Spot
    Aquatika Best Spot-Few Steps from Beach & In Front Of Water Park Internet Avail. — Property 185457

    Vacation Apartment rental in Loiza area
    • Apartment
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 2 bathrooms
    • 1 half bathroom
    • beach, resort
    • pool
    1 week rental for only $1,000
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1100 per property per week

  9. 'Las Olas '200 feet to beach!!
    LESS THAN 200 feet to the beach, charming.. affordable — Property 174748

    Vacation Apartment rental in Vieques Island area
    • Apartment
    • 1 bedroom , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • beach, near the ocean
    • garden
    $650 a week Christmas & New Years Avail
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $495 per property per week

  10. Studio Apartment on Ashford Avenue Condado — Property 132794

    Vacation Studio rental in Condado area
    • Studio
    • studio , sleeps 4
    • 1 bathroom
    • downtown, near the ocean
    • balcony
    November special $575
    S P E C I A L    O F F E R
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $775 per property per week

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