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Hacienda Jibarito ECOLODGE $$
( 280-4040; www.haciendaeljibarito.com ; Rte 445 Km 6.4; r $129-279; )
Opened in 2006, this innovative ecolodge bills itself as an 'agro-tourist complex,' that is, a
hotel doubling up as a hacienda (agricultural estate). Although the facilities retain suitably
rustic touches such as hammocks, rocking chairs and antique farming implements, it's a
bit softer than the back-to-nature experience you get in the hills. Comfortable rooms sport
TVs, phones and bathtubs, and a laid-back poolside bar shakes up some refreshing piƱa
coladas. But the hacienda's real forte lies in its beautifully landscaped grounds and posit-
ive environmental practices. The adjacent granja (farm) - which guests may visit - makes
use of its own chickens, cows, shrimp farm and greenhouse to send produce directly to the
on-site restaurant. The hacienda is 8 miles south of Isabela heading along Hwy 112.
Hotel Restaurante Ocean Front HOTEL $$
( 872-0444; www.oceanfrontpr.com ; Rte 4466 Km 0.1; r $85-150; ) Imagine
a classic Caribbean-style beach hotel situated on a wild and tempestuous stretch of sand
popularly regarded by aficionados as being surfers' heaven. That's the Ocean Front; small,
compact, suitably modern but not too flashy. Rooms have balconies and good views of the
incoming surf and there's a popular on-site restaurant-bar that hosts occasional live music.
Room rates are lowest Monday to Friday. The hotel is situated 5 miles west of Isabela on
Playa Jobos.
Hotel El Guajataca HOTEL $$
( 800-964-3065; www.hotelelguajataca.com ; Hwy2Km103.8;r$118-162;
) About 5 miles east of Isabela in Quebradillas, El Guajataca is a run-of-the-mill parador
- ie slightly dog-eared rooms, keen-to-please staff and good family facilities - notable for
its stupendous north coast setting. Perched on a grassy cliff overlooking the Atlantic, this
is Puerto Rico at its wildest and most romantic, although the fairly bland hotel hardly emu-
lates the setting, despite the new 'bed lounge.' There's two nice pools, a tennis court and
easy access to a great surfing (but not swimming) beach.
Hotel Lago Vista HOTEL $$
( 896-5487;Hwy119Km22;r$85-135; ) A few miles inland, on the shore of
rural Lago Guajataca, Lago Vista is a rustic country inn with a pool and sun deck. Simple
but elegant rooms overlook the placid lake from balconies. It's peaceful and serene, and
there's a restaurant serving comida criolla .
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