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Perfect Puerto Rico

Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by blogger in Uncategorized

Puerto Rico is one of those exotic locations you may dream of visiting one day. If you do ever get there, you’ll want to know what to do there. Here are some ideas to get you started, and some information about this beautiful part of the world.

Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by about 35 miles wide, located east of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Sea. The languages spoken on the island are Spanish (¾ of the population) and English (¼). In all tourist areas, English is widely spoken.

If you want to, you can spend your entire holiday lazing on one of the many, white, sandy beaches that Puerto Rico has to offer. But if you’re interested in seeing a bit more that the country has to offer then try these:

1.Camuy Caves. These are located in the Río Camuy Cave Park and is the largest system in the world. You can take a guided tour through part of the system, down some 600 feet below sea level to see an underground river. Or you can take an ‘eco-excursion’ and rappel down into a cave, mud-slide, body raft and free jump down there. Not for the faint-hearted!

2. Castillo de San Felipe del Morro. Located in Old San Juan, this castle used to defend Puerto Rico and its shipping route for centuries (it dates from the 1500s). It is a citadel on six levels and ancient features like cannons pointing out to sea can still be seen, as well as alterations made during the Second World War to reinforce its battlements.

3. El Yunque. This is the only tropical rainforest in US territory. Two hours from the capital (San Juan) this mountainous part of the island covered in greenery and trees is spectacular to walk and hike amongst. Expect to see fabulous, tropical waterfalls to swim beneath.

4. Vieques Biobay. This is an amazing experience. You kayak through the water to the Vieques Island and Mosquito Bay at night. It is best experienced on a moonless night, because you can see the bioluminescence in the water far better. Your oars will glow in the water; fish glow where they swim; and if you have a dip in the warm water, you’ll glow too!

5. Culebrita. This is one of the tiny islands that make up the region surrounding Puerto Rico and is classed as part of the island. The main reason for visiting it is Flamenco Beach and to experience peaceful isolation and unspoilt terrain. There’s a lighthouse there, but not much else so take lunch with you if you visit (you’ll need to hire a boat or take a water taxi to get there). Take your snorkelling kit too as the water is beautifully clear and you’ll get to see all the aquatic life on offer with perfect clarity. Or visit Turtle Beach (‘Playa Tortuga’) to see turtles nesting or the baby turtles hatching and heading off for the sea.