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A travel journal to San Juan by mannyb

What to do while in PR. The insider scoop on what is fun inside PR. Not the city but the country and what it has to offer.

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Puerto Rico insiderBest of IgoUgo

Overview

When you leave San Juan, you get to see what PR is all about. The people and history this island has to offer the most discerning tourist. See and enjoy the beaches, try the food or just simply let your eyes roam free through the luscious greenery.

Quick Tips:

To enjoy Pr you really need a week. Anything less would leave you with a feeling of unfinished business. There are three major areas to visit. The capital city of San Juan, the city of Ponce in the south and the city of Mayaguez in the west. think about four days in san juan and two on each alternate city.

Best Way To Get Around:

Driving is the best option, after you leave the metro area, traffic jams will be minimal. There is ample signage that indiacte where to go, and this being an island, there is no way you are going to get THAT lost. All major car reantals are here and have representation in the airport.

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino ResortBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Ponce Hilton"

This is the best hotel in Ponce, it has all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay and at the same time good location. The pool is excellent and the food too.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
1150 Caribe Avenue Ponce, Puerto Rico 00716
(787) 259-7676

Holiday Inn Mayaguez & Tropical CasinoBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Mayaguez Holiday Inn"

This is a moderate hotel in the Mayaguez area. It is not fancy but it does have all necessary amenities. It also has a casino for thos einterested. The pool area will suit your needs and the rooms are nicely fitted. A intelligent choioce while in Mayaguez.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Holiday Inn Mayaguez & Tropical Casino
2701 Highway Number 2 Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680
(787) 833-1100

Joyuda BeachBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Ok, if you want to sample local cuisine, this is the place to go. Right on the beach, the seafood is fresh and excellent too. This is an area with many different small restaurants that you walk around and sample. Some sit downs also, good choice would be the one called El Ancla.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Joyuda Beach
Joyuda outside mayaguez San Juan, Puerto Rico

Pito'sBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

This is a seafood restaurant located in the shores of Ponce. Very low key, but with excellent local food. A place the family will enjoy.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Pito's
Las cucharas San Juan, Puerto Rico

Mayaguez ZooBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This zoo has been renovated many times. The last attempt has been good. clean, fun and growing, I guess it offers a good buy for your buck.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Mayaguez Zoo
Mayaguez San Juan, Puerto Rico

Parque de BombasBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This is a firemen's museum located right in the middle of the main plaza in Ponce. It is fun to see the history and gadgets that firemen at the turn of the century used.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Parque de Bombas
Plaza Las Delicias Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717
+1 787 284 3338

RinconBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Rincon Beach"

An excellent beach on the west side of PR. There are plenty of things to do for almost everyone in the family. The local cuisine is excellent and will give you a sample of what PR is all about. There are no inportant restaurants, only small counters taht offer fresh seafood and fried native plates, very tasty. Just walk around, you will hit one immediately.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Rincon
Rincon, Puerto Rico
+1 888 237 2073

Parguera Fishing ChartersBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Bahia fosforecente de la Parguera"

This is a phosphorescent bay located in La Parguera PR. This is one of maybe five bays in all of the world. The tour takes you and then lets you dive in. You will shine and see the fishes swimming and leaving a trail of fluorescence in their wake. The kids love it.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by mannyb on October 23, 2000

Parguera Fishing Charters
La Parquera Lajas, Puerto Rico 00667
+1787 899 4698

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

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