Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Humacao
Excellent for advanced divers, this region has caves and jagged walls, and a
mile-long reef frequented by dolphins (
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Culebra & Vieques
These two islands have many charter trips to tiny, off-lying cays and
snorkeling beaches within walking distance of each other (
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Isla Desecheo
Off Rincón, this island hosts great dives when the sea is calm, with reliable
visibility over 100ft (
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Relaxing at a Resort
From the plush and showy to the remote and cozy, Puerto Rico's spread of resorts is perfect
for anyone who wants to feel pampered.
Ritz-Carlton
Glitzy and deluxe, the Ritz-Carlton is reigning king of the north coast resorts,
featuring a full-service European spa (
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Villa Montaña
On a moody stretch of coast, this low-profile resort has a remote feel, eco-
logically sensitive ethos, the best sunsets on the island and turtle adoption programs (
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Parador Bahía Salinas Beach Resort &Spa
With a lazy eye on the crashing surf, guests
laze around the immaculate grounds of this out-of-the-way retreat (
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La Concha
After a super spiffy upgrade, La Concha is our favorite plush resort in
Condado, with lots of attitude and unparalleled views (
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Pirates & History
Puerto Rico's strategic importance in the Atlantic channel made it a destination with the
peg-leg and plundering set.
Faro y Parque Histórico de Arecibo
Kids go crazy for the pirate-themed rides at Agua-
dilla's family-oriented amusement park (
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El Morro
This fortress defended the gold of the Spanish crown from one group of pirates
after the next; scanning the horizon for ships from its ramparts still captures the imagina-
tion (
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