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BEACHES & WATERSPORTS AGUADILLA SOUTH ROUTE – PORTA CARIBE VIEQUES
NORTH ROUTE 12 Las Cascadas Aquatic Park GUÁNICA 36 Sun Bay Beach
A newly remodeled family fun water park. Open from April One of the most well-known beaches in the Caribbean. Route 997,
SAN JUAN through August. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm. 24 Caña Gorda Beach east of Esperanza. Open daily 9:00am-5:00pm. Tel. 787-741-8198
Tel. 787-819-1030 Great public beach. Route 333, Km 5.8. Tel. 787-821-5016
1 Escambrón Beach 37 Media Luna Beach
Part of the Blue Flag environmental program. Warm and calm beach 13 Crash Boat Beach 25 Guilligan’s Island A low-key way to enjoy paradise. Access through Sun Bay, then
on the Atlantic Ocean. Route 25, stop 8. Open daily 7:00am-5:00pm. At the hospitable town of Aguadilla you’ll find this aqua-blue white Recreational areas around this enclosed Beach Island. Tue-Sun, ferry follow the signs. Tel. 787-741-8198
Tel. 787-449-5672 sandy beach. A popular sport beach. End of Route 458, off route 107. service starts at 8:30am. Tel. 787-821-4941
Tel. 787-891-1005 LUQUILLO
2 Ocean Park Beach GUAYANILLA
One of the most beautiful beaches in the metro area. A wind surfers 14 Wilderness Beach 38 Luquillo Beach
and kind surfers paradise. Located in the shoreline between Condado A very large tree-lined beach and major surfing spot, past Old Spanish 26 Guayanilla Beach Public beach where thousands of palm trees shelter you from
and Isla Verde area. Lighthouse. Route 107 to the end of the road. Tel. 787-891-1005 Situaded on one the best natural harbors in the Caribbean Sea: the the sun. Route 3, east of San Juan. Open daily 8:30am-
Guayanilla Bay. Route 336. Tel. 787-835-2660 5:30pm. Tel. 787-889-5871/4329
3 San Juan Water Fun 15 Surfer’s Beach
Located at Isla Verde Beach where calm waters usually prevail at the The famous table top and survivor surfing areas are found at the PONCE LOIZA
public bathing beach in Carolina, behind ESJ Towers and El San Juan northern end of the beach. Old Ramey Base. Tel. 787-891-1005
Hotel & Casino. Tel. 787-643-4510/939-642-4510 27 Caja de Muertos Island 39 Piñones and Aviones Beach
AGUADA Island paradise, with beautiful beaches, dry forest, marine museum and A forest on the sea shore where surfers ride the waves and
TOA BAJA a panoramic view from its old lighthouse. Daily exits 8:30 am-4:30pm, hundreds of local kiosks offer flavorful fritter delights. Off Route
16 Pico de Piedra Beach from the Tablado Stroll of the Guancha. Tel. 787-842-8546 187. Tel. 787-876-3570
4 Isla de Cabras Beach A very attractive public beach just west of town with covered picnic
A great photographic spot to capture the cruise ships entering the areas scattered around the grounds. Route 115, Km 21. Tel. 787-868-0622 ARROYO OPERATORS
San Juan harbor. Beach at the northwest tip of Isla de Cabras. Route
870. Open daily 8:00am-4:30pm. Tel. 787-261-0202 RINCÓN 28 Punta Guilarte Beach AAA Island Tours 787-793-3678/787-793-3688
A lighthouse marks the entrance to this spot. Route on the west side
DORADO 17 Rincón Surfing Beaches of Patillas Bay. Route 3, Km 130.9. Tel. 787-839-3565 ACAMPA 787-706-0695/787-640-2822
Some of the best surfing beaches in the world! Spanish Wall,
5 Sardinera Beach Indicator and Steps. Near the lighthouse. Tel. 787-823-9535 EAST ROUTE Aquatica 787-795-5972
A pristine, white sandy beach waits for you. Located at the end of
Route 697. Open daily 8:30pm-5:00pm. Tel. 787-796-2830 AÑASCO MAUNABO Aventuras Puerto Rico 787-380-8481/787-842-0917
VEGA ALTA 18 Tres Hermanos Beach 29 Los Bohíos Beach Backstage Partners 787-791-0099
Completes the chain of surfing beaches that started in Isabela. From this beach you have an excellent view of the Punta Tuna
6 Cerro Gordo Beach Public beach with camping area. Route 401, Km 1.0. Open daily Lighthouse to the south. Route 760, Bordaleza Sector. Tel. 787-861-0825 Captain Duck Tours Inc. 787-447-0077/787-722-2080
One of the favorites beaches in the North Coast. Near the Dorado 8am-5pm. Tel. 787-826-0996 East Island Excursions/
golf courses and tourist area, Route 690, Km 7.1. Open daily YABUCOA
8:30am-5:30pm. Tel. 787-883-2730 CABO ROJO -JOYUDA East Wind 2 Catamaran 787-751-9647
30 Lucía Beach
VEGA BAJA 19 Isla de Ratones Beach Small beach, calm and colorful. Surrounded by palm trees Eco XcursionAquática, Inc. 787-888-2887/787-550-4630
A small island normally accessible from a roadside dock. There are throughout the coast. Route 901, Km 4. Tel. 787-893-3385
7 Puerto Nuevo Beach many seafood restaurant near the dock. Route 102, Km 13.8. Tel. Encantos Ecotours 787-272-0005
This beach with its beautiful alcoves was the inspiration for a famous 787- 255-1560 HUMACAO
song of Trio Vegabajeño. Route 686, Km 12 & 692. Open daily 8am-6pm. Erin Go Bragh Charters 787-860-4401/787-409-2511
Tel. 787-858-6447 CABO ROJO - BOQUERÓN 31 Punta Santiago Beach
Public beach in the breezy east coast. Located just northeast of Fajardo Tours 787-863-2821/787-396-0995
MANATI 20 Boquerón Beach Humacao. Wed–Sun 9:00am–5:30pm. Tel. 787-852-3066 Traveler Catamaran
This public beach is a part of the sea side village of the small town
8 Los Tubos Beach of Boqueron. Route 101, Km 18.1. Tel. 787-851-1900 NAGUABO Island KayakingAdventure 787-462-7203/787-462-7204
The best beach for beach festivals and youth events. Ideal for picnics
and recreational facilities. Route 686. Tue-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm. 21 Buyé Beach 32 Húcares Beach La Paseadora 787-850-7881/787-316-0441
Tel. 787-884-3428 An excellent place to relax and enjoy a slower pace. Route 307, Km Enjoy the new boardwalk with restaurants and vendors. Located
4.8, Bo. Pedernales. Tel. 787-851-2923 just outside of town. Route 3. Tel. 787-874-0389 Rico Suntours 1-800-844-2080
BARCELONETA
CABO ROJO – ELCOMBATE 33 La Paseadora Salty Dreams 787-717-6378/787-717-7259
9 Las Criollas Beach Great snorkeling spot near Cayo Santiago, a research station for the
Also the location for the Festival Playero and San Juan Bautista 22 El Combate Beach Caribbean Medical School of the University of Puerto Rico. Boat San Juan Water Fun 787-643-4510/939-642-4510
Day. Route 681, between Punta Palmas Altas & Palmas Altas. A great sunset beach. End of Route 3301. Tel. 787-255-1560 access through dock at the boardwalk. Tel. 787-850-7881
Tel. 787-846-4199 Spread Eagle II/Captain Jack 1-888-523-4511/787-887-8821
LAJAS – LA PARGUERA FAJARDO
WEST ROUTE – PORTA DEL SOL Yakahú Kayak Trips 787-604-7375
23 La Parguera Beaches 34 Seven Seas Beach
ISABELA Boat rides are available to go to Mata La Gata island public Nestled in a wide cove where pelicans dive for their food. Route 195, Aquatica Underwater 787-890-6071/787-376-3694
beach. Other local island beach include: Caracoles, Playa Rosada, Km 4.8. Open daily 9:00am-6:00pm. Tel. 787-863-8180 Adventures
10 Blue Hole and Shack Beach Cayo Enrique and El Laurel. Along Route 324 at Parguera Village.
The greatest beaches for surfing, snorkeling and horseback riding. Tel. 787-899-1660 CULEBRA Caribe Aquatic Adventures 787-281-8858/787-360-7605
Route 4466, just east of Villa Montaña Beach Resort.
35 Flamenco Beach Mona Aquatics 787-851-2185/787-206-2205
11 Jobos Beach The best paradise beach in the Caribbean. Wonderful! End of Route
A beautiful and great surfing beach. Stay near the seashore. Route 251. Open daily 6:00am-6:00pm. Tel. 787-742-3880 Parguera Divers 787-899-4171/787-616-8543
466, just east of 4466, Bo. Bajura.
Scuba Dogs 787-783-6377/787-399-5755
Benítez Fishing Charters 787-723-2292/787-724-6265
Light Tackle Adventure 787-849-1430/787-547-7380
PR Magic Tarpon 787-449-3036/787-644-1440