PUERTO RICO - EAST REGION

From secluded beaches to a legendary rainforest

This region of the Island — comprised of 15 towns, two small islands, and a legendary rainforest — offers a great combination of coastal and inland life such as scenic views, leisurely beaches, rivers, great museums, botanical gardens, art galleries, roadside chinchorros, and upscale restaurants.

Towns that make up this region are Loíza, Gurabo, Juncos, Las Piedras, San Lorenzo, Caguas, Canóvanas, Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, Maunabo, Humacao, and Yabucoa.

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The east is home to El Yunque, the only subtropical rainforest in the United States. Its waterfalls, hiking trails, and panoramic vistas are a nature lover’s wonderland. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, ranging from a leisurely hike to extreme canyoneering.

The waters off the east coast of Puerto Rico are teeming with marine life, making them ideal for snorkeling and diving adventures, fishing, and boat charters of all kinds.

If your clients are looking for a quiet beach where they can enjoy a relaxing day,  the Balneario La Monserrate, is one of the best beaches on the Island. La Monserrate has calm waters where they will find a variety of activities, or, if they prefer to simply relax and enjoy the view, there are rental chairs and umbrellas on-site.

When hunger strikes, there are kiosks walking distance from the beach, where your clients can get local fritters, savory seafood, and ice-cold drinks.

In the east region, it is also worth exploring Carabalí Rainforest Park, where activities include running go-karts and ATVs, horseback riding on the beach or in the forest, and more.

For a cultural experience,  visit el Jardín Botánico y Cultural de Caguas and the "Criollo Heart Trail" which connects museums, historic sites, monuments, and art galleries just steps away from one another.

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From fresh-caught seafood and mofongo to brunch and barbecue, the eastern region has a little bit of everything. Your clients shouldn't miss a chance to sample local favorites beachside at the Luquillo kiosks, where vendors specialize in fritters, cold beer, and other tasty dishes. 

Along the coast, they will find plenty of fresh-caught seafood. Inland there are all kinds of restaurants featuring local, creative gastronomic fusions, vegetarian and international cuisine. The mountains offer more tasty traditional dishes, like local sausages and the famous roast pork in the lechoneras and chinchorros. 

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