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daily (one/two tanks $65/119, including gear). Snorkel excursions are available for $45 to
$60.
Sleeping
Officials don't hassle people who pitch tents on Playa El Convento, which is reached by
the path heading west from Playa Seven Seas. The area is popular, so you'll usually find
at least one or two tents up at all times; avoid pitching here if there are no other campers
though - muggings do occur.
Ceiba Country Inn
INN $$
( 787-885-0471;
www.ceibacountryinn.com
;
Hwy 997 Km 2.1; d incl breakfast
$85-125; )
A classic mountain retreat with friendly new owners - and even friend-
lier pets - this place has nine units overlooking the Caribbean and the offshore islands. On
a clear day Culebra floats along the horizon. Picture a landscaped hillside villa with decks,
barbecue grill and lounge, and the sounds of the forest coming alive at dusk. From San
Juan, take Hwy 3 past Fajardo until the road becomes Rte 53. Take exit 5 (Ceiba North)
and then make a right onto Rd 975 and go 1 mile. Turn right onto Hwy 977 and follow the
signs.
Passion Fruit B&B
INN $$
( 800-670-3196;
www.passionfruitbb.com
;Hwy987atHwy9987;r$95-130;
)
A tropically themed guesthouse with a personal touch, the Passion Fruit is quite
likely to inspire plenty of summer passion with its poolside breakfast spread and colorful
3rd-floor honeymoon suites. Upstairs rooms are best. Discreet, private and bang for your
buck.
Fajardo Inn
PARADOR $$
( 787-860-6000;
www.fajardoinn.com
; 52 Parcelas Beltrán, Hwy 195; r $110-300;
)
Perched on a hill overlooking the scruffy Fajardo corridor (and distant
sea views), the Spanish-hacienda-style Fajardo Inn is hard to miss. With two beautiful
swimming pools, crazy golf, kids' playground, tennis court and a gym so huge it would
look impressive in New York's Upper East Side, this peach-hued Puerto Rican parador ex-
udes comfort, charm and a refreshing blend of unhurried ambience. Rooms are large and
