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Explore our unspoiled beaches and tide pools. Collect
shells, sea glass and driftwood.
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Ride the exciting surf. Jump out of bed and into the
water!
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Dive the most varied reef system in the world. Snorkel
a shore reef at Tres Palmas, dive a wall at Mona or
Desecheo Islands.
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Catch a marlin, mahi, snapper or a kingfish in our waters,
with an experienced charter boat captain.
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Go on a Whale Watch and enjoy nature at its best.
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Rent a kayak, jet ski or ride a banana boat.
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See our sights. Some go back to the time of the Spanish
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Play a round of golf at one of the nearby courses.
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Puerto Rico - Local Area |
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We recommend the following local
dining establishments.
The Spot at Black Eagle - Beachfront
Calypso Tropical Cafe
The Tamboo Tavern - Ocean View
Villa Cofresi -Tell the manager, Hector, you are
staying at Pelican Pass! He will take good care
of you! Visit the awesome cabana bar on the beach
with great local drinks The "Pirata"
is their signature drink served in a fresh coconut
(be careful!) They have burgers and "pinchos"
during the day and get crazy at night. Lots of
fun!
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Tropico Jazz Restaurant - Casual
Pools Beach Cafe - Burgers & Kabobs
Brasas Grill - Steaks/Seafood - Upscale
Tres Palmas Restaurant - Tropical Fine Dining
La Ana Restaurant - Seafood, Steak and Local Favorites
Molino del Quijote - Spanish Style
Horned Dorset Restaurant - Upscale
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Puerto Rico - Recreation |
Diving
Puerto Rico offers many scuba diving and snorkel adventures
for both experienced and novice divers. Desecheo Island,
15 miles west of Puerto Rico offers many diving opportunities;
from Reef Diving to Underwater Cave Diving. With 100 ft.
visibility, this part of Puerto Rico offers spectacular
underwater views of marine life and natural reef formations..
The islands of Mona, Monito and Desecheo are located off
Puerto Rico's western coast. Three world-class destinations
to visit on your diving vacation. Mona is a cavernous
Caribbean “Tipui” rising from 22,000 feet
underwater to a flat plateau atop 200-foot cliffs. A few
white-powder beaches enhance the otherwise dry cacti terrain.
Considered by many to be the Galapagos of the Caribbean,
Mona stands alone in its wildlife complexity, both above
as well as underwater. Large iguanas roam freely while
red-footed boobies and whitetailed tropic birds fly overhead.
Underwater, fallen boulders create arches, crevices and
tunnels, and vertical walls plummet 90 degrees into the
abysmal depths of the Mona passage, the second deepest
channel in the world. There are no rivers or runoffs and,
apart from the small manned natural resources station
and lighthouse, there is no human development. Visibility
easily exceeds 150 feet. On the other hand, seas and winds
can be higher than normal and the currents strong. For
the experienced diver, these minor inconveniences should
not distract from exploring this beautiful side of the
Spanish Caribbean.
Monito lies just three miles from Mona. There are no beaches
here, and diving is done close to shore beside huge fallen
boulders. As in Mona, large schools of pelagics and mid-water
fish darken the rays of the sun and during the winter
months, humpback whales frequent the area. Sharks are
scarce.
Desecheo is the closest of the three to Puerto Rico’s
mainland, just 20 miles away. A wildlife preserve, Desecheo
has been left to follow its natural course. Undisturbed
coral formations as well as a large variety of reef fish
and pelagics reward those with a more adventurous spirit
willing to make the one-hour boat ride out.
Want to see more underwater pictures? Visit Carlos Croque's
Underwater Picture Page. Carlos is a NAUI certified professional
diver with over 5 years of experience diving around Puerto
Rico. Carlos and Property Resources will be happy to assist
with your diving vacation plans.
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Bird
Watching
Diving
Tiano Divers
Excercise
Rincon Municipal Sports Center
Fishing
Charters
Makaira Fishing Charters
Moondog Charters
Surfing (Lessons)
Surfboards Puerto Rico
Hang
Gliding
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Horseback
Riding
Explore the Puerto Rican countryside with Paso
Fino Horseback Riding vacation packages. Well
trained and healthy Paso Fino horses are available
to accommodate both the advanced and novice rider.
Take morning and evening trail rides along beautiful
and pristine Jobos and Shacks Beaches in Northwest
Puerto Rico; along beautiful Sandy Beach and hillsides
of Rincon in Western Puerto Rico, or Guanica's
Dry Forest in Southwestern Puerto Rico. Visit
the cavernous cliffs and tropical forests on horseback.
Whale
Watching
Puerto Rico's west and northwest coasts are host
to humpback whale visits starting in early December
through early March.
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Rincon,
Puerto Rico is a magical place of astounding beauty,
excitement for all ages ,and with a fascinating history.
The options of what to do are never-ending , and always
exciting! There are many things to do and learn on the
west coast of Puerto Rico and here are just a few.
While eating at a nearby beach front restaurant or touring
some of the sites such as El Faro Lighthouse in Rincon,
you can view the awesome sight of humpback whales in
season. A spectacular experience for young and old alike.
Tired of our beaches? There are many lakes on the West
Coast with great panoramic views from the mountains
with waterfalls nearby.
If you like sports, there is plenty to do. Nearby, you
will find golf, miniature golf (in nearby Aguadilla),
tennis, deep sea or lake side sport fishing, world class
surfing, hiking, and much, much more. If you're looking
for a vacation with adult gaming, just a short drive
away there is casino gambling available!
Tour some of the historic sites in and around Rincon!
Here is the Punta Higuera Lighthouse. Toppled by a severe
earthquake and tidal wave in 1918, it has been rebuilt
and then made into a lovely park
You will find a variety of local restaurants ranging
from unique beach cafes to five star restaurants.
Be sure to visit the Rincon Surf Museum and the Rincon
Maritime Museum.
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Land and Resources
Puerto Rico is one of the larger islands of the West
Indies, and the commonwealth also includes several small
islands, such as Desecheo, Mona and Monito Islands to
West and Culebra, and Vieques to the East.
The islands of Desecheo, Mona and Monito, are uninhabited
and are officially declared wildlife sanctuaries. Puerto
Rico is roughly rectangular in shape; its greatest east
to west distance is about 180 km (110 mi), and its extreme
north to south distance is about 65 km (40 mi). The
highest point is 1338 m (4389 ft), atop Cerro de Punta.
Puerto Rico has an area of 9104 sq km (3515 sq mi).
Its coastline measures some 501 km (311 mi).
Physical Geography
Puerto Rico is mountainous. The Central Mountains (Cordillera
Central) form an east to west backbone that extends
almost the entire length of the island. The average
elevation of these mountains, which include the Cordillera
Central and the Sierra de Luquillo, is about 915 m (3000
ft). Although the mountains and adjacent foothills cover
most of Puerto Rico, on the northern side of the island
lies a coastal plain up to about 19 km (12 mi) wide,
and a narrower coastal plain up to about 13 km (8 mi)
wide extends along the southern coast. For most of its
length the mountain system is nearer the southern coast
than the northern coast, and the slopes are generally
steeper on the southern side. At the eastern end of
the island, however, the mountains curve toward the
northeastern corner.
Water Resources
Puerto Rico has many relatively short rivers and streams.
Some of the rivers are dammed for hydroelectric power
and thus have small lakes along their courses. One such
body of water is Lago de Yauco, on the Yauco River.
The longest river is the Grande de Arecibo, which flows
to the northern coast. Other rivers include the Grande
de Añasco, Bayamón, Cibuco, Culebrinas,
and La Plata. None of the rivers is navigable by large
vessels.
Mineral Resources
Puerto Rico's mineral deposits include limestone, glass
sand, clay, copper, cobalt, chromium, nickel, iron ore,
and peat. Great deposits of copper are in the central
region near Adjuntas and Utuado.
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