Anyone been to Puerto Rico?

[Roostmonkey]

I'm going there next week for vacation and would like to here about some good places to check out. I'm staying in the rain forest for a few days and will be doing the ziplines and then to the coast for some scuba diving.When we're not doing those things, I want to expolre the island so if you know of any interesting secret places that are off the beaten path,I'd love tto hear about them. Thanks

[het976]

I've been going there 3-5 times a year for nearly 20 years. The locals are all great, beaches are good, drivers are crazy, but not like they were 20 years ago when there were no rules.

 

Rincon is a really nice area, where the surfing all happens. More mainlanders there then most anyplace. I think the beaches here are the best on the island.

 

Arecibo has the big Radar Telescope that was in "Contact" and one of the James Bond movies..worth seeing in you are in the area.

 

There are a couple of bioluminescent bays on the island, one, near Mayaguez and one near Farardo (where most of the day sales start from).

 

Also near Mayaguez are some really nice caverns called Rio Camuy (I think).

 

In San Juan, is old town, fun to walk around in and do some shopping...good places to eat and drink. There are many large and small forts, including El Morro and San Cristóbal.

 

You will find most people speak some english, but a little spanish is helpful.