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Cueva Ventana

editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 01:20:00 +0000

Also known as the Cave Window, Cueva Ventana is a huge cave located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The cave lends a spectacular view of Rio de Grande Arecibo Valley, making it one of the most visited natural attractions in Puerto Rico. Inside the cave are impressive formations of stalactites and stalagmites while the hike ends with the scenic view of the Rio de Grande which catches first time guests in total awe. Cueva Ventana has also been featured in a number of films, including Runner, Runner in 2012 and Disney Channel Original Movie Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in

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Luquillo Beach

editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Such a wide beach with layers of fine white sand is what Luquillo beach is all about. Cap off your hike in El Yunque Rainforest with a dip at the Luquillo Beach and you’d instantly feel refreshed. The beach features tropical scenery of palm trees and pristine blue waters. If not seeping sangria or a bottle of ice cold water while reading a book in a shaded area, you can also go scuba diving and snorkeling while here. The beach can get pretty crowded during the weekend and holidays so plan your trip to Luquillo Beach accordingly. Shopping in modern

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EcoQuest Adventures

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:40:00 +0000

Just a few miles from San Juan is EcoQuest Adventures which caters to the thrill-savvy Puerto Ricans and tourists. EcoQuest Adventures is a great one-stop venue for people and families for natural excitement. You can go hiking along the adventurous trails or zipline your way and enjoy the breathtaking vistas through San Salvador. You may descend a tall waterfall with by rappelling or get a kayak and enjoy a quiet kayaking journey through the bioluminescent bays. EcoQuest Adventures provides guided tours and their staff are multilingual. It is open daily from 8am and the price varies depending on your tour

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Family-friendly Attractions in Puerto Rico

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:20:00 +0000

With the sun shining generally all days in Puerto Rico, the island does make a good candidate for family travel. Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-pumping adventures to satiate the daredevil in your teens, opt for laid-back relaxation for the parents or go for educational experiences that would benefit your school-age kids, Puerto Rico will always have something to offer for the whole family. Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park The Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park is a new park which opened just in 2010 and sits at around 316 acres of land. Featuring some of the adrenaline-pumping adventures like ziplining, rappeling

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La Guancha

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Located in Ponce, La Guancha is a family-friendly destination which offers day in and day out activities that the whole family gets to enjoy. As a boardwalk in a marina in Ponce, you are in great location to enjoy the sunset while bonding with family or talking with locals. The kiosks peddling local snacks and dishes are the main attraction in La Guancha. You can buy a snack and a drink and take a seat on one of the benches while listening to live music. You might also find it enjoyable to feed the tarpons or enjoy the presence of

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Shopping in Puerto Rico

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:40:00 +0000

Puerto Rico has a lively shopping, dining and nightlife experience and it will always have something to offer to all types of tourists. Whether you’re looking for vintage items, souvenirs or designer labels, shopping in Puerto Rico will always be a breeze. Add to that the fact that Puerto Rico is a US territory so people don’t have to tax their purchases. Dining in Puerto Rico will always be a gastronomic experience. It offers a slew of food establishments, restaurants, cafes and stand-alone stalls with various local Puerto Rican and international cuisines. Nightlife is likewise marvelous with the territory dotted

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Guanica Dry Forest

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:20:00 +0000

Just two hours away from El Yunque is the most arid tropical reserve in Puerto Rico, and one of the largest in the world. Guanica Dry Forest almost never experiences rainfall, giving it a somewhat haunted and mysterious vibe that further draws tourists in. Guanica Dry Forest sits on a 9,000 acre land in the small town of Guanica. Despite the forest’s lack of water, it is home to more than 700 plant species, including cacti, squat trees and bushes. There are also 48 species of endangered plants and some 16 species of endemics that has made the dry forest

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Dining in Puerto Rico

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Puerto Rico is the melting pot of Caribbean’s dining experience. It cooks up a wide array of dishes, from the local and well-loved Puerto Rican lechon and mofongo to the classic favorites like Italian, American and Mediterranean dishes. Puerto Rican dishes include the staple plaintains. These can come in different forms flat patties, ripe and sweet maduros or the mightiest of all, the mofongo. Mofongos are well-loved and must-have in the Puerto Rican dining experience. These are mashed plaintains that have been stuffed with meat, seafoods or vegetables. Lechon is the star of the table for every important occasion. Lechon

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Flamenco Beach

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:40:00 +0000

Located in Culebra, Puerto Rico, Flamenco Beach is one of the most-visit beaches in the territory. Flamenco Beach is renowned for its beauty white sand beach, cool blue waters and a host of water sports to satisfy the sun worshippers and adrenaline junkies. Tourists looking for a laid-back beaching experience opt to visit Flamenco Beach for it is devoid of commercial businesses like casinos, clubs and bars. What it has are small hotels to accommodate longer stays and just few businesses to provide beach services. Flamenco Beach is known for its gentler waves since it is protected by a cove.

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Coqui Water Park

editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:20:00 +0000

Best for kids 2 years old and up, the Coqui Water Park is a great destination for families looking water-filled adventures. The park is huge at 2.4 hectares which can be found inside El Conquistador Resort. Featuring pools and slides for all kids’ ages, Coqui Water Park is never deprived of an adventure. You can go sliding with lots of twists and turns before delving into cool pool water or choose from the 8500 sq. ft. of swimming pools to dive in. We transferred the divers over and left the two inflatable boats to make their way back to Seahouses

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