OLD SAN JUAN & BACARDI TOUR;

Travel back time and discover five hundred years of fascinating history, culture and heritage in the cobblestone streets of such a charming city. This excursion is a journey through the Old San Juan, in whose streets lies art galleries, interesting shopping stores and cozy cafés. You will be able to enjoy our historical sites made by Spaniards during colonization, such as San Cristobal Fortress. Then sightsee through many important sites. Across the SJ Bay lies the Bacardi Rum Distillery, where you can enjoy a guided tour of its 127 acres of plant, museums and tropical gardens. Learn the interesting rum process making and relax with a complimentary cocktail at their open air pavilion.

RAIN FOREST AND THE BEACH;

Two Fascinating Views. Combine the morning trip to El Yunque with an afternoon of swimming, sun tanning and relaxing on placid Luquillo Beach. The soft sands, shaded by imposing coconut palm trees and the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean make it a dreamer’s retreat. Lunch is not included, although we suggest you to sample the tasty local specialties such as seafood and Creole fritters from the kiosks at Luquillo Beach.

RAIN FOREST ECO TOUR;

Discover the exotic vegetation of El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Park System. It features over 240 species of plant and wildlife, waterfalls, streams and hiking trails leading to enticing locations. With a professional guide you will visit El Portal Visitor Center, La Coca Falls, Yokahú Tower, an observation point, which stands 1,500 feet above sea level, you can enjoy the unique mesmerizing view and a trail a trail to admire the flora & fauna.

NORTHSIDE VS. SOUTHSIDE

The beaches are obviously surrounding this lovely isle. So you can find a place to go almost any town that you will find yourself in. Therefore, you must ask yourself what kind of water are you looking for? On the Northside of the island you will have lots of strong waves. You can surf or body board until your hearts content. Crash boat or Hobo's beaches are excellent places to even watch the locals surf. On the south side of the island, the water is calm. The snorkeling is excellent and the water is clear.

RENT A BOAT!

When you go to La Parguera it is a must to rent a boat for the day. The rates run you $20-35 an hr. There are tons of mangrove keys in the bay to explore. The locals anchor their boats at the keys and party all day. The snorkeling is really enjoyable around the mangroves. Be careful driving your boat because there is a lot of wild life like sea turtles and many sand bars!

GILLIAN'S ISLAND;

Gillian's Island in Guanica area is a $7 treat! You ferry out to the mangrove key to spend your day playing in the sandbar, snorkeling, and drinking. Mary Lee's by the Sea is where you'll take the ferry. Once you spend the day on this tiny little island, take any ferry you want back to Mary Lee's. We saw baby baracoudas, tiger fish and sea urchins.

**Make sure you take a cooler with snacks and drinks, because there isn't any place to buy anything. Also, it gets really filled up. We choose to skip the main beach and find a little secluded mangrove area for ourselves.**

BOSQUE SECO HIKE;

One the south side of the island, it gets dry! So dry in fact that cacti are growing like weeds! How unusual that this small island can have such a diverse terrain?! Apparently, it has to do with how the mountains are high enough that they don't allow the rain to pass over to the other side of the mountain. Again, I have to push for my recommendation of the road trip or day trips to see the different terrain! Btw, Bosque Seco means Dry Forest.

I'd recommend taking Route 333 to the dead end. Then hike the Meseta Trail. The trail runs along the coast. The Cliffs are completely awe inspiring. And don't for get our water, you'll need it!

THE OBSERVATORY

The Observatory in Arecibo should be one of the wonders of the world. The size is unbelievable! It costs $10 per person. They have a 2 story museum and the radio telescope outside viewing platform. There are Spanish and English presentations about the telescope. My favorite fact is about the kind of shoes they must wear to clean up the reflector. To stand on the reflector you can't weigh more than 150lbs!

By the way, this is the exact location from the James Bond Movie Golden Eye. Pretty Cool!

There is no cell phone usage allowed, it doesn't matter, there isn't service anyway. And the trek up to the observatory is a workout, I don't recommend flip flops!

CAVING;

The Caves of Camuy are the 3rd largest in the world. $15 per person. There is a tour guide, but they provide an audio tour (English & Spanish). The audio tour is excellent! It is educational and has great music. I'm big on caves, so I'd totally recommend coming here. Get there early, if you plan to come after 11am, then you might as well not.