Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Scuba diver encountering a jelly fish
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Playa El Combate
Outdoor Activities
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Surfing
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Bird-Watching at
Las Salinas
The seasonal lagoons of the Las
Salinas salt flats draw American
oystercatchers and thousands
of other waterfowl. There is a
watch-tower that provides
good views.
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Strolling Playa El Combate
Rincón is the perfect place
for surfing, and its mix of breaks
makes it ideal for beginners or
experts. Several outfitters rent
boards and offer lessons for all
levels
(see p110)
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Kayaking
Several hotels in Rincón,
such as the Horned Dorset
Primavera
(see p115)
, provide
one- and two-person sea
kayaks for paddling around reef-
protected ocean waters.
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Jogging at Rincón
Stretching for several miles,
this slender beach is a pleasure
to walk along, but you'll want to
avoid dusk when no-see-ums
(see p109)
are active.
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Jet-Skiing at La Parguera
Rincón's endlessly long
beaches are ideal for casual
runs, with the bonus of fantastic
scenery and plenty of waterfront
bars and restaurants along the
way if you need to take a
break
(see p73)
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Scuba Diving
On weekends and holidays,
locals flock to this coastal resort
village, where jet-skis can be
rented to buzz around the
inshore lagoons.
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Swimming at Bahía de
Fosforescente
Take a kayak trip and swim at
night in Bahía de Fosforescente
for a surreal experience. You'll be
amazed to see yourself glow
with an eerie halo.
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Isla Desecheo
(see p70)
is a
favored spot for diving, although
it requires an hour-long boat ride
from Rincón. A B-29 bomber off
Aguadilla is closer to shore and
equally exciting
(see p110)
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Hiking on Isla Mona
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Snorkeling
This island has two hiking
trails, which are good for viewing
mona iguanas, red-footed
boobies, and frigatebirds up
close, as well as century-old
mining equipment. Visit some
of the island's remote beaches
between May and October to
spot marine turtles nesting.
Marine life is abundant amid
the colorful coral reefs off La
Parguera. The underwater world
is easily seen while snorkeling
in shallow water close to shore.
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