Town and municipality in Puerto Rico
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Fajardo is in the Eastern Coast region of Puerto Rico.
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downtown Fajardo
See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops. You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities.
American forces captured and occupied this lighthouse during their invasion of Puerto Rico.
Visit the oldest fort in North America. El Morro Fort is cropped on the rocky and high coastline of San Juan. You can walk through the fort and learn about its rich history. Also included in this historic tour is La Fortaleza, Parque Las Palomas, Paseo La Princesa, all interesting and significant historical monuments of our past.
El Yunque Caribbean National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System. El Yunque occupies 28,000 acres and it is more than 3,500 feet above sea level. The annual rainfall is extremely heavy. It receives more than 100 billion gallons per year.
For swimming or sun-bathing in Puerto Rico, you will not have to go far. Puerto Rico is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Located about 25 miles off the east coast of Puerto Rico. One thing that must be visited is Flamenco Beach. The beach is about a mile long and rarely crowded. Here you will find great areas to go snorkeling and look at the coral. There are several other beaches in Culebra including, Brava, Resaca and Soni Beach, all of which are great for diving and snorkeling.
Nilsa Montanez
Sunset to Bioluminescent Bay kayak adventure. Fully guided eco tours with interpretation of natural the area. Tour includes double occupancy kayaks, safety lights, lifejackets, botanical based insect repellent, safety orientation, pre-ride instructions, the only outfitter supplying two full hours of tour, assorted snacks and cold bottled water. They can also arrange transportation and do El Yunque tours as well.
Evening kayak tour to bioluminescent bay for $45 per person.
Snorkeling in Culebra, horseback riding tour, kayaking tour in the bioluminescent bay, Old San Juan tour, etc.
East Island Excursions
Snorkeling trips, sunset sail trips and Bio Bay excursions.
Evening kayak tour to bioluminescent bay.
Sailing charters.
Green fees, $75 including cart.
Seafood, steak, and Puerto Rican cuisine.
As these are all on a difficult-to-leave campus they are very expensive. Expect to pay >$20 for lunch entree, >$30 for dinner entrees, and $7 for a can of Medalla Light which runs $1.50 at most grocery stores.
min $200/night, resort accommodation
107 rooms, many with great views.
Department store.
By public transport
El Conquistador Resort runs a bus from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for $74 per adult and $54 per child 12 years old and under, round trip.
By plane
M&N Aviation operates charter flights throughout the Caribbean, to Ceiba's airport. José Aponte de la Torre also has multiple operations to Vieques and Culebra. Fajardo's airport is closed.
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