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Caverns of the Camuy River National Park

Camuy, Puerto Rico - Caverns of the Camuy River National Park is one of the most spectacular places in Puerto Rico. It is the third largest underground river and cave system in the world where 18 entrances have been discovered so far. The Río Camuy Caverns are part of one of the most dramatic and massive cave systems in the Western Hemisphere. So far, more than 10 miles of caverns, 220 caves and 17 entrances have been mapped in this Camuy cave system. This is just a fraction of the entire system that many experts believe still contains another 800 caves. The Park is...

Mosquito Bay “Bioluminescent Bay”

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Mosquito Bay (Mosquito Bay) also known as Bioluminescent Bay is located on the southern coast of the island of Vieques, one of the islands east of Puerto Rico. This bioluminescent bay is the brightest in the world. The magical quality of this natural wonder makes a visit to this bay almost mandatory, for those who want a unique experience. There are only a few bioluminescent bays left in the world, and Puerto Rico is fortunate to have three of them. The bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico are Laguana Grande in Fajardo, Mosquito Bay in Vieques, and La Parguera in Lajas, with Mosquito Bay...

Caja de Muertos Island “Coffin Island”

Ponce, Puerto Rico - Caja de Muertos Island also known as Coffin Island is a small island located on the south central coast of the island of Puerto Rico just 4.8 nautical miles from the south coast of the Municipality of Ponce. The island measures approximately 2.75 km. long and 1.85 km. wide, with a total area of 412.22 cords of dry and arid land. The reserve also includes the Cayo Morrillito Cay and Cayo Berberia Cay keys. Nicknamed one of Puerto Rico’s top enchanting attractions, Caja de Muertos is a secluded and uninhabited nature reserve with one of the most pristine settings you’ll find on the island....

El Yunque National Forest

Río Grande, Puerto Rico - El Yunque National Forest, formerly known as the Caribbean National Forest (or Caribe National Forest), is a forest located in the northeast of Puerto Rico in the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, 40 km southeast of San Juan ( latitude 18’19 “N, longitude 65’45” O). It is the only rain forest included in the United States National Forest System and the United States Forest Service. It is known for its rare trees and birds. It is one of the smallest rain forests, but it has a diverse habitat and is the most biologically diverse. The forest covers the lands of the municipalities of Canovanas,...

Flamenco Beach

Culebra, Puerto Rico - Flamenco Beach is the main attraction on the north coast of the small island of Culebra. To get to the beach you have to travel in a boat that leaves Fajardo. Once you are in the port of Culebra you can reach the beach using public transportation. This beach is considered one of the best beaches in the world for its soft white sand, crystal clear waters and virtually no waves. It has more than a mile long, surrounded by beautiful mountains and palm trees. There is a flat part where you can do snorkeling. To counteract this natural wonder, on the...

Mona Island, Puerto Rico

Mona Island, Puerto Rico Amoná Mona Island is known as the island of “Amoná” and is located at a distance of 73.6 kilometers (45.7 miles) from the western coast of Puerto Rico. Mona Island is one of the places where we can find a almost infinite variety of wild life. This fauna goes from insects, reptiles, marine turtles, and birds. Mona Island is not a vocational center nor a tourist center. It is an area of great ecological value that the Department of Natural Resources has made available to the public in general for passive recreation; limited or restricted. It is considered as a critical habitat for rare wild...

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