Rudi's Guidebook to Rio Grande and PR's East Coast.
Outdoors
Things to do outdoors! Get close to the beach, ocean, forest etc!
Great trails leading to waterfalls, observation points and just fantastic nature all around. On clear/sunny days, you can see PR’s north and south shores from the Mt. Britton Tower. Tip: Look for Juan Diego trail, off the main road, fantastic three level waterfall.
1253 habitants recommandent
El Yunque Rain Forest
Great trails leading to waterfalls, observation points and just fantastic nature all around. On clear/sunny days, you can see PR’s north and south shores from the Mt. Britton Tower. Tip: Look for Juan Diego trail, off the main road, fantastic three level waterfall.
La Pared Beach
Good spot for surfing in the area. Lessons available.
Great for kids and young adults. Horseback riding, ATV’s, zip lines etc.
337 habitants recommandent
Hacienda Carabalí
Great for kids and young adults. Horseback riding, ATV’s, zip lines etc.
Plage de Luquillo
Public beach in the Las Croabas area of Fajardo. Great for a swim, walk and some food in the many local seafood restaurants in the area.
326 habitants recommandent
Seven Seas Beach
Public beach in the Las Croabas area of Fajardo. Great for a swim, walk and some food in the many local seafood restaurants in the area.
Ecological farm with educational tours on agriculture, ecological farming, butterflies, tobacco and other things. Francisco, the owner, a young entrepreneur/farmer is fantastic.
Finca HidrOrgánica
Ecological farm with educational tours on agriculture, ecological farming, butterflies, tobacco and other things. Francisco, the owner, a young entrepreneur/farmer is fantastic.
Food scene
Traditional street food kiosks (some are full service restaurants now). Anything from fresh conch or octopus salad, to deep fried beef “alcapurrias” and “bacalaitos” (cod fritters).
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La Taqueria Wepa
56 C. MarginalTraditional street food kiosks (some are full service restaurants now). Anything from fresh conch or octopus salad, to deep fried beef “alcapurrias” and “bacalaitos” (cod fritters).
Road with dozens of restaurants serving fresh seafood and other Puertorican fair on the easternmost tip of the island. Good place to stop after a day sailing/cruising the nearby islands. Whole fried red snapper (“chillo”) or spiny lobster never fail.
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Las Croabas
Road with dozens of restaurants serving fresh seafood and other Puertorican fair on the easternmost tip of the island. Good place to stop after a day sailing/cruising the nearby islands. Whole fried red snapper (“chillo”) or spiny lobster never fail.
La Estación
Amazing BBQ spot in Fajardo. All local ingredients.
Revolution Pizza Shop
New York style pizza in paradise. Trust me.
Kiosk #2 - La Parrilla is a full service seafood and PR cuisine restaurant in Luquillo Beach. Try the catch of the day or the fresh caribbean lobster (either can be chosen from the tanks at the entrance!).
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La Parrilla
Puerto Rico 193Kiosk #2 - La Parrilla is a full service seafood and PR cuisine restaurant in Luquillo Beach. Try the catch of the day or the fresh caribbean lobster (either can be chosen from the tanks at the entrance!).
Good local cuisine within the Rio Mar resort, overlooking the golf courses. Nice outdoor bar with great cocktails!
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Iguanas Cocina Puertorriqueña
Good local cuisine within the Rio Mar resort, overlooking the golf courses. Nice outdoor bar with great cocktails!
All american food with a caribbean twist. Good place to catch up on sports etc. Expansive bar.
94 habitants recommandent
The Brass Cactus
All american food with a caribbean twist. Good place to catch up on sports etc. Expansive bar.
Lluvia Delis Bar & Artefecto
52 Principal StreetBreakfast and brunch. Yum!
Healthy options (smoothies, vegan/vegetarian food, juice bar...)
71 habitants recommandent
Degree 18 Juice Bar
16 Cll PrincipalHealthy options (smoothies, vegan/vegetarian food, juice bar...)
Sightseeing
Take a day or two to explore the offshore islands of Puerto Rico. Culebra and Vieques the two largest ones. Culebra in particular boasts a few of the best beaches in the world (Flamenco and Culebrita) with top snorkeling and scuba sites, a quaint town and accesible via Ferry (service is sometimes spotty though).
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Culebra
Take a day or two to explore the offshore islands of Puerto Rico. Culebra and Vieques the two largest ones. Culebra in particular boasts a few of the best beaches in the world (Flamenco and Culebrita) with top snorkeling and scuba sites, a quaint town and accesible via Ferry (service is sometimes spotty though).
Beautiful offshore island very close to Fajardo. Ideal for day trip. Snorkeling, swimming etc.
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Cayo Icacos
Beautiful offshore island very close to Fajardo. Ideal for day trip. Snorkeling, swimming etc.
Neighborhoods
Across the street from the resort, this street has a few quaint cafe’s and shops on the way to the Rainforest. Try Lluvia Cafe and Deli for breakfast/brunch or a smoothie, bowl or whatever else you fancy at Degree 18 Juice Bar.
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Palmer
Across the street from the resort, this street has a few quaint cafe’s and shops on the way to the Rainforest. Try Lluvia Cafe and Deli for breakfast/brunch or a smoothie, bowl or whatever else you fancy at Degree 18 Juice Bar.
One of the largest towns in the east coast of PR and the gateway to Culebra, Vieques and the Virgin islands, Fajardo has everything you might need. Grocery shopping, pharmacy, restaurants, marinas, scuba rental, tours etc can all be found in Fajardo.
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Fajardo
One of the largest towns in the east coast of PR and the gateway to Culebra, Vieques and the Virgin islands, Fajardo has everything you might need. Grocery shopping, pharmacy, restaurants, marinas, scuba rental, tours etc can all be found in Fajardo.
Laid back coastal town. Home to La Pared beach (surfing) and plenty of dining options.
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Luquillo
Laid back coastal town. Home to La Pared beach (surfing) and plenty of dining options.
Golfing PR!
Discover the many amazing golf courses that PR has to offer.
Two fantastic golf courses. The Ocean and River courses are both stunning and challenging in their own particular ways. Ask for special rates during the week or afternoons when its less busy.
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Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Course
6000 Blvd. Río MarTwo fantastic golf courses. The Ocean and River courses are both stunning and challenging in their own particular ways. Ask for special rates during the week or afternoons when its less busy.
Coco Beach Golf Club
100 PR-955Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club
2 PR-187