Relaxation comes easy in Rio Lajas
Nestled inland, just a short drive from Puerto Rico's capital city of San Juan, Rio Lajas serves up a relaxed base for Caribbean vacations. Blissful days here are spent sipping cocktails on white sand beaches, exploring the island's lush green spaces and meandering along colorful colonial streets as you shop for souvenirs. Thinking about booking your Rio Lajas vacation rental to coincide with the winter months of mid-January through mid-March? Be sure to include a whale-watching trip in your adventures.
Take a trip from your Rio Lajas rental
In nearby San Juan, a culture fix comes easy thanks to the city's 7-block old town, home to brightly-colored colonial buildings, open-top trolley tours and top attractions such as the Museum of the Sea. San Juan's modern side is best found along Isla Verde, a posh resort strip heaving with bars, clubs and casinos. If you've got younger travelers in tow and are looking to give them some serious material for their next "show and tell", head to the island's water parks. Los Chorritos de Manati and Water Spot are both easy to reach.
Hitting the beach in Rio Lajas
While some of the island's resorts lay claim to beautiful stretches of sand, there's plenty to go around here. Within easy reach of your Rio Lajas vacation rental, you'll find top spots such as Parchola and Kikita Beaches offer a quintessential scene of powder-soft sand, framed by palms and delightfully-turquoise waters. If a little time on the fairways is on the agenda, the Rio Bayamon and Fort Buchanan courses are both within swinging distance of the town's rentals. In the evenings, tours to Fajardo to the east offer the chance to kayak through the bioluminescent Laguna Grande.
Winter sun in Rio Lajas
The best of the weather in Puerto Rico graces the island over the winter season, bringing with it the highest rates for rentals in the area. If you're hoping to bag an affordable break, it's well worth looking at what's available between mid-April and June, a seasonal sweet spot with lower rental costs, fewer crowds and lovely spring weather. Deals are often enticing between August and November, though the advantage of any savings will need to be weighed up against the chance of encountering a Caribbean hurricane.
Get back to nature in Rio Lajas
A diverse landscape awaits on the doorstep of your Rio Lajas vacation rental. From blonde beaches and lush forests to rugged coastline and ocean treasures, getting close to Mother Nature couldn't be easier. Tours can be a great way to see the best sights, among them the rainforests and waterfalls of El Yunque National Park and the deep, dark delights of the Rio Camuy Cave Park. For something a little different, the Arecibo Observatory offers a closer look at the stars and constellations in the skies above Puerto Rico
How to get to and around Río Lajas
The nearest airport is in Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU), located 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from the city center.