Both islands are renowned for their spectacular diving and snorkeling.La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico Playa Flamenco on Culebra is considered one of the best beaches in the United States. Balneario Sun Bay in Vieques is a mile-long sandy crescent on crystal-blue waters. Both offer some of the best wilderness beaches to be found in Puerto Rico-if not the entire Caribbean. Vieques and Culebra are two small islands off the main island’s east coast. Bosque Estatal de Toro Negro, in the center of the region, contains the island’s highest peak. La Ruta Panorámica is a well-marked route that takes visitors on a scenic tour through the region. The central mountain region is a wonderland of natural beauty and Taíno Indian culture. Perhaps the biggest draw on this coast is Las Cavernas del Río Camuy, a gorgeous cave park featuring hikes through enormous caverns by a subterranean river.] North Coast of Puerto Rico But there are two terrific sandy beaches-Balneario Cerro Gordo in Vega Alta and Playa Mar Chiquita in Manatí. Much of the north coast is karst country, distinguished by limestone hills and caves, which makes for lots of rocky beaches and seaside cliffs. West Coast of Puerto Rico Rincón Mayagüez

In addition to being a major destination for surfing and diving, the west coast has one of the island’s loveliest public beaches, Balneario de Boquerón. Within the west coast region are the fun-loving surf towns of Isabela, Rincón, and Aguadilla the colonial cities of Mayagüez and San Germán the fishing village of Boquerón the bioluminescent bay in La Parguera and the salt flats of Cabo Rojo. South Coast of Puerto Rico Ponce Downtown Ponce Ponce, the island’s second-largest city outside of metropolitan San Juan, was once a wealthy international port and a major player in the sugar and coffee industries. East Coast of Puerto Rico Luquillo Fajardo El Yunque Caribbean National Forest The east coast contains Puerto Rico’s most popular tourist sight, El Yunque Caribbean National Forest, a 28,000-acre nature preserve in the Sierra de Luquillo. Its heart is Old San Juan, the original walled city founded by Spanish settlers in 1521, home to two fortresses: Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo de San Cristóbal. Situated on the northeast coast, sophisticated, fast-paced San Juan is Puerto Rico’s capital and largest city. Travel Maps of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Travel Map Puerto Rico Municipalities

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