Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
San Germán
Tucked into the island's southwestern hills lies one of the oldest established
cities, where beautifully restored historic homes stand beside the crumbling remains of the
neglected ones (
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Coamo
Before soaking in the thermal baths, visit the city's remarkable San Blás Catholic
Church at the edge of the historic central square (
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Wildlife-Watching
Under sea and overhead, Puerto Rico's colorful menagerie is ever present.
ElYunque
The only rainforest in the US is crawling with lizards and exotic birds; look for
the exceptionally rare Puerto Rican parrot (
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BosqueEstataldeGuánica
This amazingly arid patch of dry forest is teeming with birds,
which nest in the cacti and scrub-covered hills (
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IslaMona
The so-called Galápagos of the Caribbean is a scarcely traveled nature preserve
where visitors can snorkel clear waters with octopus, colorful fish, eels and sharks, and
hike past giant iguanas (
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Bahía de Jobos
Kayakers and hikers navigate the elaborate mangrove channels and coves
to spot pelicans, herons and manatee (
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Bosque Estatal de Guajataca
Keep your eyes in the canopy of this karst country forest
and you might spot the rare Puerto Rican boa (
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Diving & Snorkeling
Due to big swells on the north coast, most of the best diving and snorkeling lies away from
San Juan.
La Parguera
Just offshore this southwestern town is 'The Wall,' which drops to over
1500ft and offers the chance to see rare black coral (
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Fajardo
Enormous coral heads and a great assortment of reef fish - including band-tailed
puffers and parrot fish - make this a great destination in the east (
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