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Beaches:
Puerto Rico is world famous
for not only the quality, but the quantity of its beaches.
Great beaches are located all around the island. Some areas
cater towards surfers, while others are great for swimming
or snorkeling. As you travel around Puerto Rico and discover
its stunning beaches you will be amazed at all the great things
you can see and do!
Surfing:
Surfing is a very popular
sport in Puerto Rico, with people coming from all over the
world to take advantage of its nice waves. The best surfing
is found along the northwestern region of Puerto Rico, with
Rincon being a popular center. Surfing in this area tends
to be at its best between the months of October and April.
Snorkeling & Diving:
Puerto Rico offers divers
and snorkelers some great places to visit. A great place to
for beginners to get a feel for the waters is in the Condado
Lagoon in San Juan. In this area there are a number of nearby
reefs full of beautiful corals and colorful fish.
Heading to the east of
Puerto Rica is the Fajardo Area and Palominitos Island. The
waters are crystal clear and the marine life is abundant.
Commonly seen marine life include squid, octoopus, snapper,
crustaceans, seahorses, and much more!
Boating:
The waters in and around
Puerto Rico are a boaters paradise. The waters are warm and
crystal clear. Boat tours are available in many parts of Puerto
Rico. It is also possible to rent powerboats, sailboats, kayaks,
and paddleboats.
For those interesting in
heading further out to sea, Puerto Rica is a popular destination
to go fishing for sailfish, tuna, and marlin to name just
a few.
Golf:
Golf has always been a
popular past time, and Puerto Rico is home to some great courses.
It is quite the experience to head down to the tropics to
enjoy some great weather will spending the day out on the
course. Courses are springing up all over the island, with
some of the best names in the game designing the courses.
Cycling & Hiking:
Biking or hiking is one
of the best way to explore Puerto Rico. The countryside offers
some of the most amazing scenery found anywhere. There are
numerous companies offering hiking or biking tours. One of
the best places to go hiking is in the El Yunque rainforest
area.
Fishing:
The fishing in the waters
off Puerto Rica are world class. Some of the more common species
are dorado marlin, tuna, wahoo, and sailfish. It is fairly
easy to charter a boat for a great fishing adventure. Certain
times of the year Puerto Rico hold some great tournaments.
What Else?:
The above list only scratches
the surface of the type of activities that are available to
a visitor to Puerto Rico. Check with our Spanish language
school for more information.
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