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here is wild and rugged, with a handful of classic surfing beaches such as Jobos and Shacks
that rival anything in Rincón, especially in the winter. While there's plenty of accommod-
ations and eating joints scattered along Rtes 466 and 4466, the 'scene' here is less cliquey
and more isolated. The vistas are spectacular too. After a heavy dose of the ghastly urban
sprawl on Hwy 2, the miles of sand dunes, inlets and untrammeled beaches that lie sand-
wiched between the lashing Atlantic and a 200ft coastal escarpment are a sight for sore
eyes. You can scan the water from high cliffs for whales or charter whale-watching tours,
which are also available down the coast during the winter.
If you stay off the main roads, Isabela is great cycling country, although there are no
nearby rentals. Alternatively, you can explore the web of back roads that skirt the edge
of karst country around the Bosque Estatal de Guajataca and nearby Lago Guajataca. The
former has a handful of well-signposted hikes (unusual in Puerto Rico), while the latter of-
fers kayaking and fishing.
PLAYA JOBOS
What locals refer to as
Playa Jobos
is actually one long coastline made up of differ-
ent beaches - Jobos is the biggest one, at the intersection of Rtes 466 and 4466.
That's also where you will find most of the hotels and restaurants.
Activities
Surfing
While Isabela might lack the surfer-chic of Rincón, the waves here are just as legendary.
Some say Playa Jobos has the best breaks on the island, while other favorite spots include
Surfer's Beach
(preferred location for local contests, with diverse breaks from multiple
directions and strong northwestern swells),
Table Top
(named for a flat, exposed reef that
looks like a table with a round barrel coming up against cliffs) and
GasChambers
(known
as Puerto Rico's best 'right tube,' these waves head right for a sharp and unforgiving cliff).
Also check out
SecretSpot
,
SalSiPuedes
,
ShoreIsland
and
LasDunas
. See
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