Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO - EL YUNQUE RAINFOREST

2008-08-15T19:57:00.011-04:00

If you are coming to Puerto Rico you have to visit the most visible landmark and the island's top attraction, the El Yunque National Forest, the only Tropical Rain Forest in the United States Forest Service System. Located at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico the cloud-capped peaks can be seen from virtually everywhere in the island. The Yokahu tower and La Coca Falls are must-see sites. The recreation areas have picnic shelters, restrooms and walking trails. You can have a guide take you on a tour thru the spectacular views of the Forest. You can call this number for more information (787) 888-1810. The offices opens from 7:30am-6pm.

PUERTO RICO: CAR RENTAL AGENCIES

2008-07-21T14:55:00.007-04:00

Here in the island you can rent a car, we have a lot of good and recognized car rental agencies. Please don't even consider driving in the San Juan Metro Area during the rush hours (weekdays from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00pm to 7:00pm) The rest of the time and the rest of the island are no problem. It can be a delight to be able to venture on your own outside of San Juan, but beware: speed limits are indicated in miles per hour, and distances are marked in kilometers. (Que pasa magazine)

Some of the Car Rental Agencies are:

Hertz Rent -a-car 787-721-0303
Popular Auto 787-763-4848
Target Rent-a-car 787-728-1447
Budget Rent-a-car 787-791-3685
Bella Rent-a-car 787-792-4207

PUERTO RICO: VISIT PUERTO RICO

2008-07-17T22:41:00.002-04:00

It is really important to notice that Passports are not necessary for U.S. citizens when you plan your Puerto Rico Vacation. Foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas. For more information, call the Puerto Rico State Department at 787-722-2121.

PUERTO RICO: TROPICAL PARADISE

2008-05-26T21:01:00.004-04:00

This video presents pictures of my beautiful island. After viewing the pictures you are going to plan your trip to Puerto Rico, because it is the most beautiful island in the caribbean. See it for yourself! Enjoy!

PUERTO RICO: SAN JUAN METRO ATTRACTIONS

2008-05-26T19:36:00.000-04:00

1. Museum of Art of Puerto Rico
http://www.mapr.org/
Address: De Diego Ave. #229

Tel: (787) 997-6277

2. Museum of Contemporary Art

http://www.museocontemporaneopr.org/

Address: Ponce de León and Roberto H. Todd Avenues, Santurce

Tel: (787) 977-4030

3. Casa Bacardi - Rum Distillery

http://www.casabacardi.org/

Address: 165 Road km 2.6, Cataño

Casa BACARDI Visitor CenterCantaño,

Puerto RicoTours Monday-Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

(Last tour at 4:15 PM)Sunday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(Last tour at 3:45 PM)

Tel: (787) 788-8400

PUERTO RICO: SAN JUAN ATTRACTIONS

2008-05-26T19:05:00.000-04:00

1. San Juan Bautista Cathedral - The original structure was begun in 1521, it was destroyed in a storm in 1526, and it was rebuilt in 1529.
Address: Cristo Street #151 in San Juan

2. La Fortaleza, Governor's Residence - Is the oldest continuosly inhabited executive mansion in the Caribbean. You can get there walking thru "El Paseo la Princesa". If you want to visit it call 787-721-7000 ext. 2211 or 2223.

Puerto Rico: PUERTO RICO: Travel with Spirit Airlines - cheap tickets, cheap flights, discount airfare, cheap hotels, cheap car rentals, cheap travel

2008-05-25T01:31:00.000-04:00

Puerto Rico: PUERTO RICO: Travel with Spirit Airlines - cheap tickets, cheap flights, discount airfare, cheap hotels, cheap car rentals, cheap travel

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2008-02-28T23:56:00.000-04:00

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PUERTO RICO: THE OLD SAN JUAN

2007-12-31T19:53:00.001-04:00

The Old San Juan is the historic area of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The city is characterized by its cobblestone streets, colonial buildings and many public "plazas" and churches. Also you can find "El Morro", one of the largest forts built by the Spaniards in the Caribbean completed in 1787. Walking thru "El paseo la Princesa", near "El Morro" you can get to see the most beautiful sunset while drinking a Piña Colada cocktail from one of the "kioskos" located there.

The "Plaza del Quinto Centenario"

El Morro (Castillo San Felipe del Morro)

The Lighthouse

The "garita" and "La Muralla" of El Morro

PUERTO RICO: THE FAVORITE SPOT TO START A CRUISE SHIP VACATION

2007-12-31T13:05:00.000-04:00

Located in San Juan Puerto Rico, (El Viejo San Juan and Miramar) you find the ports from where departure a great variety of cruises. San Juan is the second cruise ship capital of the world!

If you are planning to take a cruise ship vacation you can consider fly into San Juan and depart on a Caribbean Cruise directly from Puerto Rico.

Some of the cruise lines that depart from San Juan Puerto Rico are:

1. Royal Caribbean International http://www.royalcaribbean.com - Adventure of the Seas (picture) and Serenade of the Seas

2. Carnival Cruise Line - http://www.carnival.com

Destiny (picture above)

PUERTO RICO: STARTING WITH THE METROPOLITAN AREA

2007-10-23T10:49:00.000-04:00

Pictures of: Alambique Beach at Isla Verde and The Ritz - Carlton Hotel

Isla Verde and Condado, are the most famous hotel area in the Island. Some of this hotels have their private beach, which is a good reason to stay at those.

The Ritz Carlton,Windham El San Juan Hotel & Casino - 6961 Avenue of the Governors, Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979 U.S.A. Phone: (787) 253-1700 Fax: (787) 253-1777
The Courtyard Marriot -Isla Verde Beach Resort San Juan, Puerto Rico Phone: 800-791-2553Fax: 787-791-1460
The Embassy Suites - 8000 Tartak Street, Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979Tel: 1-787-791-0505 Fax: 1-787-791-7776
Holiday Inn Express - Phone: 1-787-724-4160
San Juan Marriot Resort & Casino - 1309 Ashford Avenue San Juan, 00907 Puerto Rico Phone: 1 787 7227000 Fax: 1 787 7226800 Sales: 1 787 7227000 ext. 46 Sales fax: 1 787 7226800 Toll-free: 800 464 5005

These are some of the hotels you can find in this area. Because this is a tourist area, the great mayority of restaurants, groceries stores and fast foods stay open up to late in the night or also 24 hours.

The best beaches in this area are:

Carolina Beach, Carolina Puerto Rico: Located on Road 187, west of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and facing the Atlantic Ocean. This half moon shaped beach location is convenient for many air and cruise passengers that arrive at or leave from the International Airport or the San Juan Port, utilize our beach as a "natural waiting lounge".

Escambrón Beach, San Juan Puerto Rico: Formed between two rocky promontories and protected from the high-energy waves of the Atlantic Ocean by an offshore reef. The Escambrón Beach is part of a larger metropolitan recreational facility know as the Third Millennium Park, which includes pedestrian and bicycle routes.

Condado Beach, San Juan Puerto Rico: The major beaches adjacent to the Condado accommodations. Parallel to Ashford Ave.

Ocean Park Beach, San Juan Puerto Rico: One of the most beautiful beaches in the metro area with a lot going on during the weekends. A windsurfer's and kitesurfer's paradise. Shoreline between Condado and Isla Verde

ISLA VERDE, PUERTO RICO

2007-10-17T15:05:00.001-04:00

PUERTO RICO: COME VISIT THE BEST CARIBBEAN SITE

2007-10-17T13:44:00.000-04:00

If you are planning a warm vacation, Puerto Rico is the best option. Here you would see a lot of beautiful sandy beaches, could stay in great Hotels and Paradores all around the island. In Puerto Rico we have summer all year around and we are sure you will be fascinated with all the interesting sites you have to visit here in the Island. You will re-visit us again and again. Enjoy!!