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In-Depth Information
GETTING AROUND
Air
Because Puerto Rico is such a small island, its domestic air transportation system is basic.
Daily flights connect San Juan, Ponce, Aguadilla and Mayagüez. The bulk of Puerto Rico's
domestic air traffic links San Juan to the offshore islands of Culebra and Vieques.
Airlines in Puerto Rico
From its Isla Verde location on the eastern edge of San Juan, LMM airport ( Click here )
handles a fair amount of the island's scheduled domestic air traffic.
Isla Grande airport in San Juan's Miramar district, on the Bahía de San Juan, is the center
for private aviation as well as Puerto Rico's air-taxi operations. It's also easy and surpris-
ingly affordable to get to Culebra and Vieques from this convenient downtown airport.
AirFlamenco( www.airflamenco.net ) Flies routes to destinations in Puerto Rico, including
Vieques, Culebra, Ponce and Mayagüez, and other Caribbean islands, such as St Thomas
and St Croix.
Vieques Air Link ( www.viequesairlink.com ) Fares to Vieques are $63 each way; fares to
Culebra are about $65.
Bicycle
Bicycles should be considered a recreational, rather than practical, form of transportation for
all but the most ambitious travelers. While cycling hasn't traditionally been a popular means
of getting around the island, things are changing. Most resorts have at least one bicycle-rent-
al outlet, and independent bicycle supply shops can be found in a few select places. For ser-
ious long-distance cycling, bring your own bike. For further cycling tips Click here .
The hazards of cycling in Puerto Rico include nightmare traffic, dangerous drivers and a
general lack of awareness about cyclist's needs. Most natives simply aren't used to seeing
touring bikes on the road. Never cycle after dark. For further advice contact the Puerto Rican
Cycling Federation ( Click here ).
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