Dulce Salao guidebook
Sightseeing
1. is 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.
⎫ https://www.fs.usda.gov/elyunque
⎫ Entry tickets for the main recreation area in El Yunque along Rd 191 are available by reservation at Recreation.gov
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El Yunque Rain Forest
1. is 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.
⎫ https://www.fs.usda.gov/elyunque
⎫ Entry tickets for the main recreation area in El Yunque along Rd 191 are available by reservation at Recreation.gov
1. is a natural reserve that allows you to visit several ecosystems in just one place. It has a bioluminescent lagoon, mangroves, coral reefs, dry forests, sandy and rocky beaches set between headlands.
For more information and tours Visit www.paralanaturaleza.org
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Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan
1. is a natural reserve that allows you to visit several ecosystems in just one place. It has a bioluminescent lagoon, mangroves, coral reefs, dry forests, sandy and rocky beaches set between headlands.
For more information and tours Visit www.paralanaturaleza.org
1. Out of the three bio bays in Puerto Rico, Laguna Grande in Fajardo is the only one that’s not technically a bay but a lagoon. Bioluminescent bays rare ecosystems happen when microscopic, single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates grow in quantities big enough to produce a “glow-in-the-dark” effect when stimulated by movement. There are only five ecosystems in the world where the concentration of these planktons is high enough to be considered bioluminescent bays, and Puerto Rico is home to three of them. You can kayak, take a boat trip or walk through the boardwalk located at the lighthouse. There are several companies that provide guided adventures to this nature’s gem.
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BioBay Fajardo
1. Out of the three bio bays in Puerto Rico, Laguna Grande in Fajardo is the only one that’s not technically a bay but a lagoon. Bioluminescent bays rare ecosystems happen when microscopic, single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates grow in quantities big enough to produce a “glow-in-the-dark” effect when stimulated by movement. There are only five ecosystems in the world where the concentration of these planktons is high enough to be considered bioluminescent bays, and Puerto Rico is home to three of them. You can kayak, take a boat trip or walk through the boardwalk located at the lighthouse. There are several companies that provide guided adventures to this nature’s gem.
Surfing/Recreation (Salao)
Is a year-round popular surfing spot. This beach is conveniently located only a block away from Luquillo's main town square.
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La Pared Beach
Is a year-round popular surfing spot. This beach is conveniently located only a block away from Luquillo's main town square.
Closest beach (Salao)
Is the closest beach to the apartment. It is located between La Pared and Playa Azul. Its combination of grass, sand and the sea make it a great spot for relaxing, taking a yoga class, doing several watersports or just enjoying the view.
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Playa Costa Azúl
Is the closest beach to the apartment. It is located between La Pared and Playa Azul. Its combination of grass, sand and the sea make it a great spot for relaxing, taking a yoga class, doing several watersports or just enjoying the view.
Family Beach spot (Salao)
One of the Island most famous beaches, La Monserrate offers facilities that include bathrooms, showers, green areas, picnic areas, among others.
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Balneario La Monserrate Luquillo Beach
Carretera 3One of the Island most famous beaches, La Monserrate offers facilities that include bathrooms, showers, green areas, picnic areas, among others.
Is located to the east of another popular beach in Luquillo, Balneario Monserrate. Its long stretch of sand and picture-perfect palm trees, make this beach a great place to relax and have fun with the kids.
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Playa Azul
Ocean DriveIs located to the east of another popular beach in Luquillo, Balneario Monserrate. Its long stretch of sand and picture-perfect palm trees, make this beach a great place to relax and have fun with the kids.
Located at Fajardo, the town next to Luquillo. The water in this beach is calm and crystal clear, making it a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling. The facilities have bathrooms, showers, and BBQ areas.
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Seven Seas Beach
Located at Fajardo, the town next to Luquillo. The water in this beach is calm and crystal clear, making it a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling. The facilities have bathrooms, showers, and BBQ areas.
Snorkeling/ Beach
⎫ Icacos or Icacos island is the largest and most picturesque of the cays (little islands) that make up La Cordillera Nature Reserve off the northeast tip of Puerto Rico. It has a relaxing, unspoiled beach to lounge on and is surrounded by unbelievably clear blue waters hosting a diverse and abundant underwater life, making it an ideal snorkeling site.
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Cayo Icacos
⎫ Icacos or Icacos island is the largest and most picturesque of the cays (little islands) that make up La Cordillera Nature Reserve off the northeast tip of Puerto Rico. It has a relaxing, unspoiled beach to lounge on and is surrounded by unbelievably clear blue waters hosting a diverse and abundant underwater life, making it an ideal snorkeling site.
Rivers (Dulce)
Charco Frío
Great spot to spend the day at the River with family, friends or solo
Las Paylas
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Vieques/Culebra trip
These two islands are the biggest ones of the Puerto Rico archipelago. They can be reached by air or sea. The fastest way is to catch a small plane departing from Ceiba, SJU or Isla Grande airports or by the ferry that departs from the town of Ceiba (about 30 minutes from Dulce Salao).
**There has been some issues with the ferry services.
Travelling with kids
Beach safety
Please verify weather and coastal current conditions prior to visiting the beach. Follow flag warning system located at many beaches to learn about swimming conditions