Arecibo
Observatory
Tucked away in the gorgeous backroads and
byways of northwestern Puerto Rico is the largest radio telescope
in the world. The facility is operated by Cornell University
and word has it this is where the US government monitors extra-terrestrial
life, but even if you want to steer well clear of X-ophilia,
you can enjoy the excellent science and space interactive
museum and the impressive 305m diameter (1000ft) telescope
itself.
Rincón
Named after the 16th-century landowner Don
Gonzalo Rincón, the tiny town of Rincón is famous
throughout Puerto Rico for its world-class surfing, beautiful
beaches and spectacular sunsets. The lighthouse-El Faro-that
warns ships and boats away from the dangerous offshore reefs
is one of the most powerful in Puerto Rico. Tourists from
all over the world often pick this area for long term vacations
due to the options available to them which range from watching
the surf to exploring 500 years of history which is throughout
the island. Surfing experts have said that the waves in Rincón
are world class. Rincón beaches and sunsets seem made
for postcards. Mango groves, sugar cane fields, pastures,
whales and dolphins at sea, surfers, fishermen—all found
here.Here you find a relaxed atmosphere which you want to
be part of when a noisy city is driving you crazy. You can
enjoy exploring the country, swimming, surfing and endless
other options, making you want to return for more.
Culebra
Culebra Island is one of the municipalities
of Puerto Rico, which makes it a U.S. territory. This “Ultima
Virgen (Last Virgen)” island measures 7 miles long by
4 miles wide and is about 12 miles east of Fajardo, Puerto
Rico. Culebra has a population of about 1500 warm and friendly
islanders. More than a third of Culebra (1568 acres) is part
of the National Wildlife Refuge that was established in 1909.
Culebra is for beach and nature lovers.
And, Culebra is also for those who wish to release their daily
stress and wish to replenish their soul with peace and tranquility.
Culebra offers immaculate and under-populated beaches along
its pristine waters filled with beautiful marine life. There
are also plenty of other wildlife, such as terns, gulls, pelicans,
boobies, lizards and several species of endangered turtles
(such as the massive Leather Back, Hawksbill, Loggerhead,
and Green sea turtles).
Patillas
Called "La Esmeralda del Sureste",
because of its green mountains. Patillas was founded in 1811.
There's no town to speak of on this lovely stretch sandwiched
between the coast and well-forested mountains, but this low-key
beachy settlement is a good base if you want to go bushwalking,
horseback riding or simply take in a few sunsets. Get local
advice before you plunge into the surf - some stretches of
beach here are treacherous. Patillas is on Puerto Rico's southeastern
coast about an hour's drive east of Ponce. |
