Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Swimming at Playa Flamenco
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Bird-watching
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A golf course on the west coast
Outdoor Activities
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Cycling
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Scuba Diving
Although heavy traffic makes
cycling unsafe in most urban
areas on the island, the country-
side is less intimidating and
offers the reward of specta-
cular scenery. Bikes can be
hired from specialist tour
operators, who also help
plan exciting excursions.
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Hot Dog Cycling, San Juan:
787 791 0776; www.hotdog
cycling.com • Rent the Bicycle,
Old San Juan: 787 602 9696
Healthy coral reefs ring
the island and the Puerto Rico
Trench off the south coast offers
fantastic wall dives. Vieques and
Culebra are also popular and
have plane- and shipwrecks for
divers to explore. Diving is
possible year-round -
many resorts and dive
operators offer training
courses
(see p110)
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Golfing
Puerto Rico is a world-
class golf destination with
more than 23 courses
designed by celebrity golfers.
Most are ocean-front
courses associated with
large resort hotels, although
all are also open for public play.
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Surfing
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Sport Fishing
Anglers rave about the
quality of deep-sea fishing
off Puerto Rico, where tuna,
wahoo, and white and blue
marlin are among the prize
catches. Fishing charters are
offered from most seafront towns.
Fly-fishing for bass, bonefish,
and tarpon is also popular - a
license is required
(see p110)
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Exploring on
a bike
Surf aficionados proclaim
Rincón to be one of the world's
finest surf spots, with waves
topping 33 ft (10 m) in winter
(see
p110)
. Aguadilla
(see p78)
and
Playa de Jobos
(see p68)
also offer
superb surfing, while the beaches
of Dorado
(see p67)
and Luquillo
(see p96)
are good for beginners.
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Swimming
Many of Puerto Rico's
beautiful beaches
(see pp38-9)
are protected from rough waves
by coral reefs, but strong under-
tows are potential dangers. It is
wise to check the swimming
conditions with the locals before
you step into the waters.
Windsurfing and parasailing
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