Attractions in Puerto Rico

One day I was visiting a community discussion board/forum and came across a member’s request for more information, on what attractions were near where they were staying. I was amazed by one of the responders that wrote “Other than golf and the beach there really was nothing much to do in that place“ Puerto Rico is only one hundred miles long by 35 miles wide, in view of this you can drive to just about any part of the Island and back in one day. You can pick up a map in any Walgreens store on the island! Here is a list of a few of the main events on the island.

• El Morro, in Old San Juan
• La Fortaleza, in San Juan
• Roig Refinery, in Yabucoa
• El Faro Lighthouse, in Rincon
• Snorkeling & Diving in Culebra
• The Faro de Fajardo, in Fajardo
• Carite Forest Reserve, in Patillas
• Caribbean Raceway Park, in Carolina
• The Fiesta de Reyes Isabelinos, in Isabela
• Plaza Colon Yaguez Theater, in Mayaguez
• Punta Borinquen Golf Course, in Aguadilla
• Caja de Muerto Beach, in Caja de Muertos
• Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, in Vieques
• Parque de Las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré, in Bayamón
• Bahia Beach Plantation Golf Course, in Rio Grande
• Ojo del Buey & Dorado Del Mar Golf Club, in Dorado
• Skatepark Roller Vertical Exploration, in Quebradillas
• Observatorio Astronómico & The Shiraz Charters, in Humacao
• Casa Museo Joaquin de Rojas & Monte Torrecilla, in Barranquitas
• Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center & Museo de Arte de Ponce, in Ponce
• La Parguera Phosphorescent Bay & Punta Ballena Reserve, in Guanica
• Cabo Rojo Artisans, Museo de los Próceres & The Salinas Salt Flats in Cabo Rojo

These are only a few of the attractions available to the visiting tourist to this Island paradise. If you are looking for cultural attractions’ you should head over to old San Juan, walk the narrow, winding, cobblestone roads and sample the Architecture and visit the Museums. If shopping is your fancy there are great shops all through Old San Juan you can spend a day in and out of these shop selling just about anything from crafty handmade articles to gold and jewelry.

All the fast food chain and restaurants found on the main land have a presence here, McDonald, Burger king, KFC, Macaroni Grill, Sizzler just to mention a few. Alternatively, you can enjoy Pollo Tropical, Martin Chicken or any of the local food eateries that serve just about anything you can imagine. Seafood lovers would love our restaurants that serve fresh seafood caught by anglers that go out daily for the catch of the day.

Puerto Rico is an island paradise with beaches on every coast; they feature beautiful warm blue waters with some of the best scenic views in the world. There is plenty of nightlife in San Juan and Isla Verde with casinos in many of the major hotels. You could spend a whole week taking in all that Puerto Rico has to offer and not cover one third of what we have mentioned here in this article. If you want more information on attractions visit our attractions page at: Villas de Costa Mar/Attractions

Also great accommodations for a family of five or smaller!