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Why Go?
Wedged between the vine-tangled crags of karst country and the spectacular fury of the At-
lantic Coast, this region's charms await those who explore winding, tree-lined byways. It's
a nearby escape from the island's overdevelopment, a place to hike through caves, patronize
roadside food trucks and comb the beach to see what the tides have brought in. The sights
here have neither the untouched exotic natural spectacle of El Yunque nor the rustic allure
of the central mountains, but this quick escape has more than enough DIY adventures for
travelers with no fixed timetable.
Learn to surf in less-crowded waters, gape at the world's largest radio telescope or ride
some of Puerto Rico's most bicycle-friendly roads: the north coast has loads of opportunity
to see another side of Puerto Rico - and still make your dinner reservation in San Juan.
When to Go
Outside of the island's rainy months (late summer to early fall), the north coast is generally
sunny, although big Atlantic storms can come barreling out of nowhere to whip the waves
into a white-capped frenzy. Inland, the humidity increases, but on the shore the 80°F tem-
peratures aren't at all oppressive. Since there's only a difference of a few degrees between
the coldest month, January, and the warmest, August, the region offers consistently sunny,
breezy days year-round. Crowds are generally biggest during winter (December through
March) on the US mainland.
