The Adventure Guide To Puerto Rico

This guide offers a mix of practical travel information along with details of adventurous activities, which should be fun for everyone no matter what their age or ability. There is information on the history, culture, climate and geography of the island, covering its people and their roots, museums, historic sites and local attractions. The adventures include birdwatching, hiking and cycling. Then there is advice on where to eat and stay, transportation, practical concerns, useful websites, e-mail addresses, tourism offices and detailed regional and town maps, that feature walking and driving tours. This fourth edition explores archaeological sites, preserves and rugged rainforest environments. It includes tips on how to manage the local bus system and advice on safety for women travellers. By far the best guidebook ever to have been published about the island, and the most complete.--Rosario Ferr(r), acclaimed Puerto Rican novelist The most complete book that I have seen about my island. These guys have been everywhere. I'm impressed.... --Javier Gomez, musician with Vivanativa, a popular Puerto Rican rock group This is a strong guide for active, nature-loving travellers but also includes information on Internet cafes, bicycle rentals, and the bus system in San Juan. We especially appreciated the list of unusual accommodations. Our favorite was Casa Cubuy on the south side of El Yunque. We had a lovely and memorable stay at this guest house thanks to a friendly host, interesting guests, and stunning views of the rain forest. Other accommodations we enjoyed included Hotel Belgica in Ponce and Villa Cofresi, an affordable resort in Rincon. The book also includes detailed information on the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan, live music spots, and the Arecibo Observatory. The volume shortchanges the striking Rio Camuy Cave Park and lists Old San Juan attractions in a confusing order, but it has interesting extras, such as the blurb about the curious Boiling Nuclear Superheater in Rincon and an explanation of a local pirate, Roberto Cofresi. The concise road maps helped us navigate smaller highways while the hiking maps for the Guanica Forest Reserve and El Yunque helped us guestimate the time needed for an adequate visit. We were especially glad we didn't miss the Bahia Fosforescente (Phosphorescent Bay). --Amazon.com reviewer. A down-to-earth guide. Information-packed, offering comprehensive and interesting facts about every aspect of the island. --Anton Community Newspapers

Profiles the best hiking trails, mountains, snorkeling waters, restaurants, museums, towns, parks, reserves, offshore islands, cruises, shops, festivals and more of Puerto Rico.

Haunting Spanish ruins, a rain forest, and sweeping panoramas are all part of Puerto Rico. This thoroughly updated guide covers all of these, plus full information on the little known parks, reserves, and offshore islands. The book covers accommodations, local transportation, dining for gourmets, and the best beaches and snorkeling spots. Maps and photos.

Whether you're visiting Puerto Rico for the first or the tenth time, there's no denying how charming this little island in the Caribbean is. In Puerto Rico, everything looks sunny, friendly and inviting. The air tastes of breeze and smells of Piña Colada. But Puerto Rico has so much more to offer and you'd be missing out on so much without going through this Puerto Rico Travel Guide. Puerto Rico has a small land area, but it throbs with so much fun and exhilarating sights and events that can take your breath away. In The Best of Travel Books Puerto Rico: Every Travelers' Ultimate Puerto Rico Travel Guide for the Best Caribbean Vacations, we will show you why Puerto Rico is the ultimate destination in this part of the world. The island has rich Puerto Rico History. As evidenced by towering historical destinations and colonial edifices, Puerto Rico's history, culture and tradition seeps even to this modern today. From the indigenous Taino people to the infusion of African, Spanish and American cultures, Puerto Ricans definitely have some history to boot. Puerto Rico is never devoid of places to see. Whether you want a relaxed and laid-back vacation or one filled with adventure, the island offers numerous destinations to cater to your personal vacationing preferences. Puerto Rico, is just overall, irresistible to come back to. Tourists and travelers always find new reasons to visit Puerto Rico - whether they have not gotten enough or the beach or they just can't find similar Puerto Rican mofongos anywhere else in the world. This Puerto Rico travel guide offers comprehensive information of the best of what the island has to offer, and many more of its hidden gems. If you are planning a trip to Puerto Rico, make sure you get the most of your stay there by getting your hands on this travel guide.

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