Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 787-435-1760;
www.rainforestrental.com
)
Offers surfing lessons ($60 per person)
as well as rentals.
Kayaking
For a guided kayak tour along the coast, check out a host of different day and night
options from mobile operations, including
Las Tortugas Adventures ( 787-809-0253;
www.kayak-pr.com
)
, whose tours focus on the importance of environmental conserva-
tion, and
Enchanted Island Eco Tours ( 787-888-2887)
, whose trips have a similar
vent as those of Las Tortugas. Prices start at about $55.
Golf
The
Berwind Country Club ( 787-876-3056;
www.berwindcountryclub.net
; Hwy
187 Km 4.7, Río Grande; greens fee $50)
is open to the public Sunday to Friday. The
greens fee includes a golf cart.
RíoMarBeachResort&Spa
is frequented for its two excellent courses: the Greg Nor-
man River Course and the Tom and George Fazio Ocean Course. Nonguests pay $165 for
morning tee times and $130 after 2pm.
Horseback Riding
Hacienda Carabalí
HORSEBACK RIDING
(
www.haciendacarabalipuertorico.com
;
Hwy 992 Km 5.1; adult/child per hr from
$30/20)
This 600-acre eco-adventure ranch southwest of town does trail rides on Paso Fino
horses along the Río Mameyes and into the foothills of the rainforest, and two-hour rides
include time for swimming and a picnic. Beach rides and simple jaunts around the ranch
are also offered, as well as two-hour mountain- biking tours along rainforest trails. Alumin-
um bikes, with helmet and gloves, are provided for $50 per person.
Sleeping
For decades Puerto Ricans and adventure travelers have camped with impunity at Playas La
Selva and El Convento. During holidays and on high-season weekends, you'll have plenty
of company. Think twice, though, if it looks like you'll be out there alone. Groups of young
men have been known to roam the area looking for vulnerable targets. Muggings do occur.
