Puerto Rico Guest® A Travel & Sports®, Inc. MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 32820 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Puerto Rico > Beaches Destination Beach Puerto Rican Blue By:Travel and Sports Staff, April-2007 When it comes to beaches, Puerto Ricans are experts. After all, we can use them every day of the year, so we have lots of experience. We can tell you about beaches shaded by rows of coconut palms, remnants of former plantations. Or back-to-back beaches on treasured islets. We can direct you to long strips of beaches that follow the coastline for miles. Or, if you prefer, small curves of sand wrapped around half-moon coves. Puerto Rico has hundreds of beaches, off-the-beaten-path beaches and beaches that ... (more) Flamenco, /Tommy de Armas Ballena Cay (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-999-2200 787-999-2295FX Access by ferry to offshore islands. www.drna.gobierno.pr Administered by the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico. Balneario de Boquerón (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: Boquerón 787-851-1900 787-255-1580 787-255-1560FX Rt 101 Km 18.1. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/boqueron_bal.asp This beach is a part of the seaside village of Boquerón. There are no facilities available Mon. or Tues. Balneario de Caña Gorda (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-821-5676 Rt 333 Km 5.8. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/cana_gorda_bal.asp Just west of Guánica, one in a string of five beaches adjacent to the Guánica Dry Forest. Balneario de Cerro Gordo (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Alta 787-883-2730 787-883-7386FX Rt 690 Km 7.1. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/cerro_gordo_bal.asp A very attractive beach just a short ride from San Juan. Near the Dorado hotels and tourist area. Balneario de Manuel Morales (Sardinera) (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado 787-796-2830 787-622-5229 787-796-9031FX End of Rt 697. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/nolo_morales_bal.asp Located right in town. Great beach. Balneario El Escambrón (Blue Flag Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > San Juan: Puerta de Tierra 787-449-5672 787-622-5200 787-622-5110FX Rt 25 at Pda. 8. This modern, major public beach is located just west of the Parque del Tercer Milenio. There are also kiosks, restaurants and playgrounds for the kids. Lifeguards on duty until 5pm. Balneario La Monserrate (Blue Flag Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo 787-889-5871 787-889-4401FX Rt 3, east of San Juan. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/monserrate_bal.asp One of the major beaches in Puerto Rico. Camping available. Part of this beach, the Sea Without Barriers, is a facility for those with special needs and for seniors. Balneario Punta Guilarte (more) > Puerto Rico > Arroyo 787-839-3565 787-622-5225 787-839-0202FX Rt 3 Km 126. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/punta_guilarte_bal.asp East of Arroyo, on the west side of the Puerto Patillas Bay. A beautiful beach with modern facilities. Balneario Punta Salinas (Blue Flag Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Toa Baja 787-795-3325 787-622-5200 787-795-5245FX End of Rt 888. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/punta_salinas_par.asp A very large beach between Cataño & Toa Baja. West of the Bacardí Rum Distillery. Balneario Punta Santiago (more) > Puerto Rico > Humacao 787-852-1660 787-850-6767FX Rt 3 Km 72.4. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/punta_santiago_bal.asp Located just northeast of Humacao, outside of Punta Santiago. Balneario Seven Seas (more) > Puerto Rico > Fajardo 787-863-8180 787-863-5794FX Rt 195 Km 4.8. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/seven_seas_bal.asp An excellent beach next to the Reserva Natural de Las Cabezas de San Juan. Camping (reservations required). Balneario Sun Bay (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-8198 787-741-0785FX Rt 997, East of Esperanza. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/sun_bay_bal.asp This is the best-known beach in Vieques. Easy to reach. Balneario Tres Hermanos (more) > Puerto Rico > Añasco 787-826-1610 787-826-0370FX Rt 401 Km 1.0, off Rt 115. www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/tres_hermanos_bal.asp Public beach with camping areas, areas for recreational vehicles, cafeteria, basketball court and emergency services. Baño La Princesa & Blowhole (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 East of Rt 466 at the shoreline. isabela.com.pr This is a large area (very popular in the spring and summer) that is webbed with dirt roads, coral and beaches. You will find a blow hole toward the east end and the Pozo Brujo at the base of the cliff. Blue Hole (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Playa de Shacks. isabela.com.pr One of the best snorkeling areas on the north coast. East of the Villa Montaña Beach Resort, about 500m in front of a small row of houses. Ask around for the exact spot. Camping at Balneario Sun Bay (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-8198 787-741-0785FX www.cpnpr.gobierno.pr/sun_bay_bal.asp Coco Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Río Grande 787-887-2370 787-888-1515FX Rt 3 to Rt 955 (Ramal), then north to end. A stunning beach on the north coast. Condado Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > San Juan: Condado Parallel to Ashford Ave. The major beaches adjacent to the Condado accommodations. Condado Bridge Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > San Juan: Condado Ashford Ave., at the bridge, west of the Condado Plaza. Flamenco Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-0700 787-742-0020FX End of Rt 251. A great beach in Flamenco Bay on the north side of Culebra. Bathrooms available as well as camping (by reservation) with water. The only camping area in Culebra that is open to the public. Gas Chamber (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX North of Playa Crash Boat about 500m. One of Aguadilla's most famous surfing areas. There is very little parking and no beach area, just coral. Gilligan's Island (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-821-4941 787-721-5495 787-721-5984FX Rt 333, access by ferry just east of Copamarina. www.drna.gobierno.pr Part of the Dry Forest Reserve, a few hundred meters offshore. Very popular, especially on the weekends. $6 per person fee for transportation. Golondrinas Caves (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 113 Km 5.1. isabela.com.pr Part of the Isabela Pastillo sector. These caves are open to visitors. Isla de Ratones (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: Joyuda 787-255-1560 787-255-1580 787-255-1560FX Rt 102 Km 13.8. www.ciudadcaborojo.net/ A small island normally accessible from a roadside dock. There are many good restaurants near the dock. Isla Verde Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Carolina: Isla Verde East of Ocean Park and West of Piñones. The beach area between Piñones in the east and Ocean Park in the west. La Playuela (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate 787-255-1560 787-255-1580 787-255-1560FX Rt 301 Km 11.5. www.ciudadcaborojo.net/ A beautiful but undeveloped (take everything you need) half-moon beach known as La Playuela on the east side of the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse. Los Bohíos (more) > Puerto Rico > Maunabo 787-861-0825 787-861-1124FX 787-861-4615FX Rt 760 Bordaleza, Playa Section. From this beach you have an excellent view of the Punta Tuna lighthouse to the south. Los Pinos (Playa Larga) (more) > Puerto Rico > Maunabo 787-861-0825 787-861-1124FX 787-861-4615FX Rt 901. Where the road meets the shoreline. Northwest of Playa Punta Tuna. Lucía Beach (Playa de Yabucoa) (more) > Puerto Rico > Yabucoa 787-893-3385 787-893-5520 787-893-8140FX Rt 901 Km 4. A small beach along Rt 901. Ocean Park Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > San Juan: Ocean Park Shoreline between Condado and Isla Verde. 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. Parque El Canto de Las Piedras (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 111. Small beach area with rock outcroppings and benches. Reached by walking down the path north of the cemetery and between the houses. Playa de Carolina (Blue Flag Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Carolina 787-791-8084 787-769-1040 787-701-3075FX Rt 187, behind the LMM Int'l. Airport. Between Isla Verde and Piñones. Playa de Rincón (more) > Puerto Rico > Rincón 787-823-9535 787-823-5024 787-823-9535FX Rt 115 and Cambija St. Newly renovated, in town, south of the old marina. Playa Aviones (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza 787-256-8230 787-256-8226 787-256-4945FX Rt 187. Known for good surfing. Playa Azul and Costa Azul (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo 787-889-2525 787-889-2451 787-889-2225FX Rt 193 Km 1.1. Playa Azul is known for its good snorkeling. Playa Bajura (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 466, cave area across from Villa Montaña Beach Resort. isabela.com.pr A secluded beach near the caves. Playa Barracuda (García) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX Access via Playa Caracas. www.fws.gov Unmarked. On a dirt track to your right just before you reach Playa Caracas (Red Beach). Playa Brava (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX On the north side, east of Playa Resaca & Flamenco. www.gotopuertorico.com Well-known surfing beach. Also known as a turtle breeding area. Playa Buyé (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: Boquerón 787-255-1560 787-255-1580 787-255-1560FX Rt 307 Km 4.8, Bo. Pedernales. www.ciudadcaborojo.net/ Famous beach north of Boquerón. Playa Caracas (Red Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX Rt 997, enter old Camp García & follow signs. www.fws.gov In a small bay north of Punta García, on the north shore. There is a small amount of wave activity. Playa Carlos Rosario (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX Off Rt 251 before Flamenco and after Tamarindo. www.gotopuertorico.com Beach faces west to Fajardo. Part of the Cayo Luis Peña Natural Reserve. An excellent snorkeling beach. Playa Córcega (more) > Puerto Rico > Rincón 787-823-9535 787-823-5024 787-823-9535FX Rt 115, 5 min. south of town. There are facilities for kayaking, camping & RV's. Playa Crash Boat (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX End of Rt 458, off Rt 107. A popular sports beach and dive spot located just north of Aguadilla on the west coast. Playa Crash Point (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, through the golf course, down the hill on the left. Beautiful beach, backed right up to the cliffs behind the golf course. Playa de Los Machos (more) > Puerto Rico > Ceiba 787-885-2180 787-885-5700FX Rt 3 near Gate #1 Roosevelt Rd. Naval Base. www.ceiba-pr.com Playa de Colón (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Parque de Colón. Set in Aguadilla's major public park. Playa de Guajataca (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 2 Km 104. isabela.com.pr The portion of the beach west of Río Guajataca is in Isabela. This is the access to the Túnel de Guajataca at the west end of the beach. This is not a swimming beach due to strong currents. Playa de Guajataca (more) > Puerto Rico > Quebradillas 787-895-1517 787-895-3088 787-895-7734FX Rt 2 Km 104. Located next to the Río Guajataca. A beautiful area. This is not a swimming beach due to the strong currents. Playa de Guardarraya (more) > Puerto Rico > Patillas 787-839-5929 787-839-5929FX Rt 3 Km 14.5 (approx.), Maunabo Exit. www.leonespatillas.com Playa de Guayanilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla 787-835-2660 787-835-2360 787-835-5513FX Rt 336. Situated on one of the best natural harbors in the Caribbean: the Bahía de Guayanilla. Playa de Isla de Cabras (more) > Puerto Rico > Toa Baja 787-261-0202 787-261-7992FX 787-261-7958FX Rt 870. www.toabaja.com Beach at the northwest tip of Isla de Cabras. Playa de Jobos (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 466, just east of Rt 4466, Bo. Bajura. isabela.com.pr A beautiful surfing beach. A great learner's spot, but get professional instruction as the waves and currents require local knowledge for beginners. Playa de Piñones (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza 787-256-8230 787-256-8226 787-256-4945FX Off Rt 187, north of the LMM Int'l. Airport. A major surfing beach with the right conditions in the winter. On a nice panoramic route. Playa de Ponce (more) > Puerto Rico > Ponce 787-841-8044 787-284-4141 ext 2245 2246 787-259-1316FX Paseo Tablado La Guancha. www.visitponce.com Next to the Ponce Boardwalk and food kiosks. Playa de Puerto Nuevo (more) > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja 787-807-1830 787-855-5905 787-858-4101FX Rt 686 Km 12 & Rt 692. www.vegabaja.gov.pr This beach with its beautiful alcoves was the inspiration for a song by famous Fernandito Alvarez. Playa de Shacks (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 4466, in front of and east of Villa Montaña Beach Resort. isabela.com.pr A great beach for surfing, snorkeling and horseback riding. Also the site of the Blue Hole snorkeling area. Playa El Combate (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate 787-255-1560 787-255-1580 787-255-1560FX End of Rt 3301. www.ciudadcaborojo.net/ A great weekend and sunset beach. Playa El Mameyito (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada 787-868-0622 787-868-6242 787-252-0177FX Rt 115 West of Pico de Piedra. aguadapuertorico.com A lovely beach close to Pico de Piedra beach. Also used for the Noche de San Juan festivities. Playa El Pastillo (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 113 Km 5, turn north at the old bakery. isabela.com.pr Beautiful expansive beach reached either from the road or the Túnel de Guajataca. Cacique Rock is at the west end of the beach. Playa Esperanza (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-0800 787-741-0900FX Bo. Esperanza. www.gotopuertorico.com Beach in front of the small village of Esperanza, with good swimming, snorkeling, and restaurants. Playa Espinar (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada 787-868-0622 787-868-6242 787-252-0177FX End of Rt 442. aguadapuertorico.com A well-known surfing and beach area on the north border of Aguada. Playa Gallito (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-0800 787-741-0900FX Rt 200, West of Martineau Bay. www.gotopuertorico.com A small beach with fairly calm waters, good snorkeling, no services and not much parking. Playa Grande (Playita) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX West of Esperanza off Rt 201. www.fws.gov Next to the Laguna Playa Grande. Not as protected as most Vieques beaches. Playa Húcares (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo 787-874-3040 787-874-5904 787-874-1144FX Rt 3. This beach is located just outside of Naguabo. You will find a new boardwalk, a number of restaurants and the Naguabo Information Center. Playa Inches (more) > Puerto Rico > Patillas 787-839-5929 787-839-5929FX Rt 3 Km 14.5, East side of Guardarraya beach. www.leonespatillas.com Playa Jaboncillo (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-821-4343 787-821-0092FX 787-821-1358FX Rt 333 Km 3.1. The clearly marked turnoff leads to a small cove and beach area. Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX Rt 997, enter old Camp García & follow signs. www.fws.gov Playa La Chiva is in a small inlet on the northeast shore of Punta Conejo. There may be strong waves and currents. See note on Playa La Plata (Silver Beach). Playa la Jungla (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-821-2777 Rt 325 to the end, West of Playa Santa. The name Jungla (Jungle) is due to the varied vegetation & dirt road, there are some BBQ and camping areas, but no other facilities. Playa La Pared (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo 787-889-2525 787-889-2451 787-889-2225FX Herminio Díaz Navarro St. This beach is near, but separate from, Luquillo Beach. Playa La Plata (Silver Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX Rt 997, enter old Camp García & follow signs. www.fws.gov This unmarked beach is east of Playa La Chiva (Blue Beach). Playa La Ponderosa (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, turn into and drive past the golf course. In front of Las Ruinas del Viejo Faro Español. Playa Larga (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX Rt 250, just south of Playa Zoni. www.gotopuertorico.com Good for fishing, adventure, but not for swimming. Playa Las Criollas (more) > Puerto Rico > Barceloneta 787-846-4199 787-846-3400 787-846-4199FX Rt 681, between Punta Palmas Altas & Palmas Altas. www.barcelonetapr.com A popular beach. Also the location for the Festival Playero de las Criollas and the Día de San Juan celebrations. Playa Los Amadores (more) > Puerto Rico > Camuy 787-898-1556 787-898-2160 787-898-1556FX Rt 485 Km 2.5, Sector Bajuras. www.camuypuertorico.com Playa Los Tubos y Area Recreativa Los Tubos (more) > Puerto Rico > Manatí 787-884-3428 787-854-2274FX Rt 686 east along the coast. www.atenas.com/gotomanati Ideal for picnics with excellent recreational facilities. Playa Luis Peña (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX North end of Luis Peña cay. www.gotopuertorico.com One of two islands of the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge that is open to the public. This island is due west of town. Part of the Cayo Luis Peña Natural Reserve. Playa Manglillo Pequeño (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-821-4343 787-821-0092FX 787-821-1358FX Rt 325 to the end, then east on the shoreline to the end. Part of the Guánica Dry Forest. There is a small admission charge at the gate. Playa Mar Chiquita y Cueva de las Golondrinas (more) > Puerto Rico > Manatí 787-884-3428 787-854-2274FX Rt 685 to Rt 648 (end). www.atenas.com/gotomanati Part of an important ecosystem that includes mangroves, caves, stalagmites, stalactites, petroglyphs and the sea. Visitors must be cautious around the water, especially when the sea is rough. For those who love surfing and diving the Playa los Tubos is recommended by the Manatí tourism office. Playa Media Luna (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-8683 787-741-8606FX Access through Sun Bay & follow the signs. drna.gobierno.pr Excellent protected cove. Good for snorkeling and beginner divers. Playa Montones (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 466 Km 9, in front of Parador Villas del Mar Hau. isabela.com.pr On the east side of this expansive beach is an outcropping of coral that forms a protected area and creates a huge wave-spray on the ocean side. Playa Navío (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-8683 787-741-8606FX Access through Sun Bay & follow the signs. drna.gobierno.pr Small, secluded beach just west of Bahía Mosquito. Part of the location shoot for the movie Lord of the Flies. Playa Peña Blanca (Wishing Well) (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, north of Crash Boat, ask for directions. Small beach and circular sitting area (on a small rise next to the beach). Playa Peñon Brussi (more) > Puerto Rico > Camuy 787-898-1556 787-898-2160 787-898-1556FX Rt 485 Km 1.3. www.camuypuertorico.com Playa Pico de Piedra (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada 787-868-0622 787-868-6242 787-252-0177FX Rt 115 Km 21. aguadapuertorico.com A very attractive beach just west of town with covered picnic areas scattered around the grounds. Playa Puerto de las Vacas (more) > Puerto Rico > Barceloneta 787-846-4199 787-846-3400 787-846-4199FX Rt 681, between sector Punta Palma & La Boca. www.barcelonetapr.com This beach just west of the Río Grande outlet is a local favorite. The waters are usually calm. Playa Punta Sardinera (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 466 from Isabela, turn east at the water. isabela.com.pr Swimming and fishing beach. This area was originally a Spanish port due to its deep water close to shore. Known as an excellent boogie board beach. The point at the east side of the beach is Punta Sardina. Playa Punta Soldado (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX Rt 252. www.gotopuertorico.com Coral beach known for great snorkeling, at the southwest tip of Culebra. Playa Punta Tuna (more) > Puerto Rico > Maunabo 787-861-0825 787-861-1124FX 787-861-4615FX Rt 760. A very large beach (about 1.5 km) that starts just north of the Punta Tuna Lighthouse. Playa Resaca (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX North side, east of Flamenco Beach. www.gotopuertorico.com This beach is excellent for surfing, but not for swimming. Also known as a turtle breeding area and part of the nature preserve. Hours 6:00am-6:00pm Playa Rompe Olas (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 111 at the north end of town. This is the beach at the Aguadilla harbor. You will find fishing boats pulled up along the shoreline. Playa Rosada (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera 787-899-1660 787-899-1335 787-899-1860FX Off Rt 324. A small beach just east of the town. Playa Santa (more) > Puerto Rico > Guánica 787-821-4343 787-821-0092FX 787-821-1358FX Rt 325 to the end, then west on the shorline to the end. Very popular beach area. Playa Tamarindo (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt Cuesta Nueva. Beautiful hidden beach in the city of Aguadilla. Next to the Playa El Canto de las Piedras. Here you will find the Club Náutico. Playa Tamarindo (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX Rt 251 before Flamenco on the west side of Culebra. www.gotopuertorico.com Great area for snorkeling and swimming. Part of the Cayo Luis Peña Natural Reserve. Playa Tapón (Hidden Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX Access via Playa Caracas. www.fws.gov This unmarked beach is east of the Playa Caracas (Red Beach). The access is by a dirt road passing Playa Caracas and by boat. Playa Tortuga (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX On Isla Culebrita. www.gotopuertorico.com The north cove of the Isla Culebrita. A stunningly beautiful white sand beach and anchorage. You can walk to the lighthouse. Perfect for snorkeling or walking to the baths. Playa Tropical (more) > Puerto Rico > Naguabo 787-874-3040 787-874-5904 787-874-1144FX Rt 3 to Humacao. Small and cozy beach with white sand. Playa Vacía Talega (more) > Puerto Rico > Loíza 787-256-8230 787-256-8226 787-256-4945FX Rt 187. Playa Wilderness (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguadilla 787-891-1460 787-819-0480FX 787-882-5435FX Rt 107, turn into golf course, drive to the end of the road. A very large tree-lined beach and major surfing spot, past Las Ruinas del Viejo Faro Español. Not for bathing. Playa y Punta Río Grande (more) > Puerto Rico > Aguada 787-868-0622 787-868-6242 787-252-0177FX Rt 115 Km 19.4, then north on the side road. aguadapuertorico.com A bit hard to find, so ask around. Known as a great surfing area. Playa Zoni (more) > Puerto Rico > Culebra 787-742-1033 787-510-0019CL 787-742-1045FX Rt 250 at the northeast end of Culebra. www.gotopuertorico.com The beach is in the middle of a turtle breeding ground. Playas de Isla de Mona (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: Mona Island 787-999-2200 787-999-2295FX www.drna.gobierno.pr These beaches (such as Sardinera, Pájaros and Mujeres) are spectacular. They run along the southwest, up the west coast and to the start of the cliff just east of the fishing encampment. Playas de La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera 787-899-1660 787-899-1335 787-899-1860FX Along Rt 124. Boat rides from La Parguera are available to Mata La Gata, Caracoles and El Laurel beaches (all east of town). Other local beaches include Playa Rosada and Cayo Enrique. Playas Los Almendros (more) > Puerto Rico > Rincón 787-823-9535 787-823-5024 787-823-9535FX Rt 115 South to Rt 429. A well known beach area shaded by almond trees. Poza del Obispo (more) > Puerto Rico > Arecibo 787-815-1619 787-880-6033FX Rt 655, Morillo Beach. Pozo Teodoro (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela 787-872-2100 787-872-6400 787-872-1034 Rt 446 Km 12.5. isabela.com.pr Known as a great boogie boarding area, just west of Costa Dorada. Punta Arenas (Green Beach) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-2138 787-741-2158FX Rt 994 at the west end. www.fws.gov At the very northwest tip of Vieques. Punta Guaniquilla (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: Boquerón 787-722-5882 787-722-5834 787-722-5872FX Rt 307, Northwest of Boquerón Beach. www.fideicomiso.org This is a reserve with 65 species of migrating birds, petrified corals, salt water lagoons and mangroves. Punta Higüero Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Rincón 787-823-9535 787-823-5024 787-823-9535FX Rt 413 Km 4.4. Great beach area northeast of the lighthouse. Punta La Mela (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo 787-255-1560 787-255-1580 787-255-1560FX Rt 307, Guaniquilla. www.ciudadcaborojo.net/ A beautiful beach area, South of Playa Buyé. Near 17.26 hectares of protected mangrove. Punta Ventana (more) > Puerto Rico > Guayanilla 787-835-2660 787-835-2360 787-835-5513FX At the end of Rt 136 (does not reach). Access by bicycle or on foot. Ask for permission from the guard at the gate. Reserve Natural Bahía Mosquito (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-8683 787-741-8606FX Access through Sun Bay & follow the signs. drna.gobierno.pr The bioluminescent Mosquito Bay is one of the few in the world that is maintained in its original state. The microscopic organisms that shine when disturbed are protozoans of the dinoflagellate family. The luminescence is a defense reaction when they are disturbed. Rincón Surfing Beaches (more) > Puerto Rico > Rincón 787-823-9535 787-823-5024 787-823-9535FX At or near the lighthouse. Famous surfing beaches in this area include Spanish Wall, Indicator & Steps. Rompeolas (Mosquito Pier) (more) > Puerto Rico > Vieques 787-741-0800 787-741-0900FX Rt 200. www.gotopuertorico.com Jetty just west of the airport, also known as Puerto de la Libertad David Sanes (David Sanes Gateway to Liberty). Used by divers and fishermen. Santa Isabel Beach (more) > Puerto Rico > Santa Isabel 787-845-4040 787-845-3131 787-845-2027FX At the South end of Rt 538. A small beach with no services but there are restaurants nearby. Sea Without Barriers (Mar Accesible) (more) > Puerto Rico > Luquillo 787-889-4329 787-889-4329FX Balneario de Luquillo.