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MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español Expert Help | Email this page | 32212 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions 25 | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Puerto Rico > Magazine Articles > Nature/Adventure | Island-wide | San Juan Metro | North | West | South | East | Central Archives Title, Subtitle, Issue, Area/Activity General Information Island-Wide Info 2008-06 Island-Wide PRTC-International Offices Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) 2008-06 World-Wide Adjuntas A natural hub. 2008-06 Adjuntas Aguada The Island’s second oldest settlement. 2008-06 Aguada Aguadilla Garden of the Atlantic. 2008-06 Aguadilla Aguas Buenas Good Waters. 2008-06 Aguas Buenas Aibonito The Garden of Puerto Rico. 2008-06 Aibonito Añasco The city “Where the Gods Died.” 2008-06 Añasco Arecibo World’s largest radio telescope. 2008-06 Arecibo Arroyo “Puerto Grato.” 2008-06 Arroyo Barceloneta Major mountain bike area in the Cambalache Forest. 2008-06 Barceloneta Barranquitas The name comes from the local terra-cotta-colored soil. 2008-06 Barranquitas Cabo Rojo Known for seafood including raw oysters with lemon juice. 2008-06 Cabo Rojo Cabo Rojo: Boquerón Known for its wonderful beaches and the Boquerón Wildlife Refuge. 2008-06 Cabo Rojo: Boquerón Cabo Rojo: El Combate The Cabo Rojo Lighthouse and Salt Flats. 2008-06 Cabo Rojo: El Combate Cabo Rojo: Joyuda The Gourmet Golden Mile. 2008-06 Cabo Rojo: Joyuda Cabo Rojo: Mona The Galápagos of the Caribbean. 2008-06 Cabo Rojo: Mona Island Caguas La Ciudad del Turabo. 2008-06 Caguas Camuy An unforgettable cave system tour. 2008-06 Camuy Canóvanas If horse racing is your passion, this is your place. 2008-06 Canóvanas Cayey Major collection of paintings by Ramón Frade. 2008-06 Cayey Ceiba Birthplace of Doña Felisa. 2008-06 Ceiba Ciales High-quality wood and coffee products. 2008-06 Ciales Cidra “Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera.” 2008-06 Cidra Coamo The Fountain of Youth. 2008-06 Coamo Comerío La Plata, the longest river in Puerto Rico, runs right through town. 2008-06 Comerío Corozal The Hacienda Aurora at the Centro Histórico Turístico Cibuco. 2008-06 Corozal Culebra A major refuge for pirates and other wildlife. 2008-06 Culebra Dorado Four of the best golf courses in the world may be found here. 2008-06 Dorado Fajardo This is the day sailing capital of Puerto Rico. 2008-06 Fajardo Florida Florida is a good jumping-off point if you wish to visit Lago Dos Bocas or Lago Caonillas. 2008-06 Florida Guánica Beaches, hiking, diving, snorkeling and the Dry Forest. 2008-06 Guánica Guayama “ Our Path.” 2008-06 Guayama Guayanilla Historic fishing village. 2008-06 Guayanilla Gurabo Stairway Streets. 2008-06 Gurabo Hatillo The “Festival de las Máscaras” held annually since 1823. 2008-06 Hatillo Hormigueros The legend of Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate. 2008-06 Hormigueros Humacao Humacao is named after the Indian chief Jumacao. 2008-06 Humacao Isabela Jardín del Noroeste 2008-06 Isabela Jayuya Jayuya Indian Festival. 2008-06 Jayuya Juana Díaz Three Kings Festival. 2008-06 Juana Díaz Juncos Ciudad del Valenciano. 2008-06 Juncos Lajas The Bishop City. 2008-06 Lajas Lajas: La Parguera World-class diving and a bioluminescent bay. 2008-06 Lajas: La Parguera Lares El Grito de Lares. 2008-06 Lares Las Marías City of the Sweet Orange. 2008-06 Las Marías Las Piedras Named after the immense stones found nearby. 2008-06 Las Piedras Loíza The town's name is rooted in romance. 2008-06 Loíza Luquillo A Famous Blue Flag Beach. 2008-06 Luquillo Manatí The “Athens of Puerto Rico.” 2008-06 Manatí Maricao Considered one of the premier coffee-raising areas. 2008-06 Maricao Maunabo The most famous event is the Festival Jueyero (Crab) 2008-06 Maunabo Mayagüez The cultural center of the west coast. 2008-06 Mayagüez Moca This is the lace center of Puerto Rico. 2008-06 Moca Morovis Well known for the artisans who make cuatros. 2008-06 Morovis Naguabo Where the mountain starts. 2008-06 Naguabo Naranjito The Changos Town. 2008-06 Naranjito Orocovis Named after Orocovix, the Cacique Indian leader. 2008-06 Orocovis Patillas Lago Patillas. 2008-06 Patillas Peñuelas Home of the “güiro.” 2008-06 Peñuelas Ponce The Pearl of the South 2008-06 Ponce Quebradillas Home of the Pirates. 2008-06 Quebradillas Rincón World-class surfing, world-class sunsets. 2008-06 Rincón Río Grande The only rain forest in the US National Forest system. 2008-06 Río Grande Sabana Grande Home of the Susua Forest. 2008-06 Sabana Grande Salinas A major sports training facility on the Island. 2008-06 Salinas San Germán The second oldest town in Puerto Rico. 2008-06 San Germán How to Find Services and Locations in the San Juan Metro Area San Juan and San Juan Metro 2008-06 San Juan Metro Bayamón Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré. 2008-06 Bayamón Carolina The city is known as “Tierra de Gigantes.” 2008-06 Carolina Cataño The Home of Bacardí Rum. 2008-06 Cataño San Juan: Condado Here you will find major beaches, hotels, casinos, restaurants and shops. 2008-06 San Juan: Condado Guaynabo Urban Forest. 2008-06 Guaynabo San Juan: Hato Rey The major business section of San Juan with some excellent restaurants and Plaza Las Américas. 2008-06 San Juan: Hato Rey Carolina: Isla Verde The major tourist area of Carolina is Isla Verde. 2008-06 Carolina: Isla Verde San Juan: Miramar Conventon Center District 2008-06 San Juan: Miramar San Juan: Ocean Park An excellent beach area, very well attended on the weekends. 2008-06 San Juan: Ocean Park Military Mistakes, Military Marvels: Old San Juan’s Fortifications 2008-06 San Juan: Viejo San Juan San Juan: Puerto de Tierra Centrally located between Old San Juan and Condado with a great beach. 2008-06 San Juan: Puerta de Tierra San Juan: Puerto Nuevo Founded by Ponce de León 2008-06 San Juan: Puerto Nuevo San Juan: Río Piedras Home of the University of Puerto Rico and the exquisite Botanical Gardens. 2008-06 San Juan: Río Piedras How to Find Services in San Juan San Juan Metro 2008-06 San Juan San Juan: Santurce A major performing arts center. 2008-06 San Juan: Santurce San Lorenzo Home of the world famous Puerto Rican singer Chayanne. 2008-06 San Lorenzo San Sebastian Famous Hammock Festival. 2008-06 San Sebastián Trujillo Alto Home of the Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín. 2008-06 Trujillo Alto Santa Isabel Beachfront restaurant area: the Malecón Boardwalk. 2008-06 Santa Isabel Toa Alta One of the oldest towns on the Island. 2008-06 Toa Alta Toa Baja La Locomotora Central Constancia. 2008-06 Toa Baja Utuado The Centro Ceremonial Indígena Caguana. 2008-06 Utuado Vega Alta One of the last sugarcane-producing regions in Puerto Rico. 2008-06 Vega Alta Vega Baja Stop by the Ecotourism Office. 2008-06 Vega Baja Vieques Take a tour to one of the world's brightest bioluminescent bays. 2008-06 Vieques Villalba Gateway to the interior. 2008-06 Villalba Yabucoa Yabucoa is known as the "Pueblo de la Yuca" (the Cassave Town). 2008-06 Yabucoa Yauco 2008-06 Yauco Down Under 2008-05 Diving & Snorkeling Masthead Publisher: Travel & Sports, Inc., travelandsports.com 2008-04 Information Old San Juan - A Classic Fortress City 2008-01 San Juan: Viejo San Juan Kid's Stuff Where to look first 2007-04 Attractions & Sights Destination Beach Puerto Rican Blue 2007-04 Beaches Blackjack 101 Casinos 2007-04 Casinos Kiosk Cooking Puertoriccan Finger Food 2007-04 Restaurants & Clubs Explore the Central Region 2007-04 CENTRAL Expore the East 2007-04 EAST Metro Easter Week Church Tour, Danza Week 2007-04 METRO Expore the North 2007-04 NORTH Explore the South, Porta Caribe 2007-04 SOUTH Explore the West, Porta del Sol 2007-04 WEST Public Art Takes to the Island 2007-04 Attractions & Sights Blue Flag Beaches International Award 2007-04 Beaches Salsa Spice 2007-04 Restaurants & Clubs Slots Casino Games 101 2007-02 Casinos Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata) Recovery Program 2007-02 Forests Your Real Time MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico 2007-02 Information Puerto Rico’s distinctive drinks 2007-02 Restaurants & Clubs Nature Adventure Caribbean Style 2007-02 Nature/Adventure Metro San Juan 2007-02 METRO Driving to Fajardo 2007-02 EAST Noche de Galerías, Concerts, Noche de Jazz, Cinemafest 2007-02 METRO Old San Juan Walking Tour 2007-02 Attractions & Sights Quality Counts 2007-02 Information Puerto Rico’s Historic Equestrian Art 2007-02 Attractions & Sights The Best of Puerto Rico Guest™ 2006 2006-12 Attractions & Sights Roulette Casino Games 101 2006-12 Casinos The Coffee Craze 2006-12 Shopping Metro Time to Shop, Local Festivals, Decorations, Octavas, Octavitas 2006-12 METRO San Juan: A Culture Unlike Any Other New Cultural Districts 2006-12 Attractions & Sights SOFO: Old San Juan Culinary Fest 2006-12 Restaurants & Clubs Legendary Courses 2006-10 Golf Metro Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, Baseball, Film, Science Park 2006-10 METRO Lady Luck Casinos in Puerto Rico 2006-08 Casinos Fishing in Paradise Deep-sea to Skiff Fishing 2006-08 Fishing No Passport Required Easy Access for Americans 2006-08 Information La Placita Hidden Restaurant District 2006-08 Restaurants & Clubs Sailing, Snorkeling and Kayaking 2006-08 Sailing & Watersports Spa-tacular A feast for the senses 2006-08 Spas Metro Blue Flag Beaches, Billfish Tournaments, Bacardí, Luis A. Ferré Science Park 2006-08 METRO Exploring the Turquoise Kingdom 2006-06 Diving & Snorkeling Gallery Nights in Old San Juan 2006-06 Events Jazz 2006-06 Restaurants & Clubs Metro San Juan Bautista, Noche de Bohemía, Salsa Congress, Botanical Gardens 2006-06 METRO Endless Summer 365 Beaches (no kidding) 2006-04 Beaches Picture Perfect Tourism by All and for All Campaign 2006-04 Information Salsa A Highly Seasoned Sound 2006-04 Restaurants & Clubs Metro Music, Concerts, LeLoLai, Jazz, Danza Week, 2006-04 METRO Ingenious Engineering, Military Marvels El Morro & San Christóbal 2006-02 Attractions & Sights AAAction - Making Movies in Paradise From Speilberg to Baywatch 2006-02 Business Center Nature Adventure - Go Do It! 2006-02 Nature/Adventure Metro Parks, Music, Events, 10K Race 2006-02 METRO Lighthouses Still working 2006-02 Attractions & Sights The Best of Puerto Rico Guest™ 2005 Nature/Adventure, Beach Hopping, Diving, Fishing, Golf 2005-12 Attractions & Sights Weddings Saying "I Do" in paradise. 2005-12 Information Metro Christmas Displays, Bacardí Artisans Fair, Three Kings Day 2005-12 METRO Puerto Rico Convention Center The 21st Century’s Gateway to the Caribbean 2005-12 Attractions & Sights Opening of the Convention Center Largest single meeting space in the Caribbean 2005-10 Attractions & Sights Golfing Championship Courses 2005-10 Golf Coffee Pueto Rico's Treasured Brew 2005-10 Shopping Metro Discovery Day, Paso Fino World Cup 2005, San Juan Cinemafest, Tren Urbano 2005-10 METRO Puerto Rico and the Sea Deep-sea Fishing, Skiff-fishing for Tarpon 2005-08 Fishing Sailing, Snorkeling and Kayaking 2005-08 Sailing & Watersports Spas - A Haven of Relaxation 2005-08 Spas Experience the Central Beauty Aguas Buenas, Cidra, Lares, Naranjito 2005-08 CENTRAL Experience the Eastern Side Las Piedras, Maunabo, Vieques 2005-08 EAST Get to know the Metro Area Cusine, Beaches, Billfish Tournaments, Art, Botanical Garden 2005-08 METRO Experience the North Shore Dorado 2005-08 NORTH Experience the South Ponce, Coamo, Salinas 2005-08 SOUTH Experience Porta del Sol (the West) Lajas: La Parguera, Rincón, San Germán 2005-08 WEST Treasures of the Deep 2005-06 Diving & Snorkeling Salsa Salsa - The Island breathes music 2005-06 Restaurants & Clubs Shop Old San Juan 2005-06 Shopping Experience the Central Beauty Caguas, Aibonito, Barranquitas 2005-06 CENTRAL Experience the Eastern Side Loíza, Río Grande, Ceiba 2005-06 EAST Get to know the Metro Area Beaches, Jazz Fest, Noche de Galería 2005-06 METRO Experience the North Shore Toa Baja, Manatí, Barceloneta 2005-06 NORTH Experience the Southern Style Guayama, Arroyo, Santa Isabel 2005-06 SOUTH Experience Porta del Sol (the West) San Sebastián, Moca, Mayagüez 2005-06 WEST Beach Hopping 2005-04 Beaches Experience the Central Beauty Cayey, Comerío, Morovis 2005-04 CENTRAL Experience the Eastern Side Luquillo, Fajardo, Vieques 2005-04 EAST Get to Know the Metro Area Music Everywhere, Rockets, Blue Flag Beaches, Museums 2005-04 METRO Experience the North Shore Arecibo, Dorado 2005-04 NORTH Experience the Southern Style Ponce: Pearl of the South, Patillas, Peñuelas 2005-04 SOUTH Experience Porta Del Sol (the West) Isabela, Aguadilla, Hormigueros 2005-04 WEST The Fort Holds! 2005-02 Attractions & Sights Nature Adventure, Out on the Island 2005-02 Nature/Adventure Experience the Central Beauty Adjuntas, Ciales, Gurabo, Utuado 2005-02 CENTRAL Experience the Eastern Side Culebra, Naguabo, Río Grande 2005-02 EAST Get to Know the Metro Area Ventana del Mar, Parque del Indio, Traditional Festivities, Casals Festival, Gallery Nights, World&# 2005-02 METRO Experience the North Shore Camuy, Toa Alta 2005-02 NORTH Experience the Southern Style Ponce, Coamo, Yauco 2005-02 SOUTH Experience Porta Del Sol Cabo Rojo, Las Marías, Maricao, Mona 2005-02 WEST The Best of Puerto Rico Guest™ 2004 2004-12 Attractions & Sights Experience the Central Beauty 2004-12 CENTRAL Experience the Eastern Side Canóvanas, Fajardo, Humacao 2004-12 EAST Holiday Season in the Metro Area 2004-12 METRO Experience the North Shore Vega Alta, Hatillo 2004-12 NORTH Experience the Southern Style Ponce, Juana Díaz, Guayanilla 2004-12 SOUTH Experience Porta Del Sol Rincón, Sabana Grande, Lajas 2004-12 WEST Holiday Squares in Old San Juan 2004-12 Attractions & Sights Movies: Making it Happen in Puerto Rico 2004-10 Business Center Golf in Puerto Rico 2004-10 Golf The Finer Things 2004-10 Shopping Go to the Mountains Cidra, Corozal, Orocovis, San Lorenzo 2004-10 CENTRAL Do It All... Go East Juncos, Luquillo, Naguabo 2004-10 EAST Get to Know the Metro Area Gallery Nights,Discovery Day, Caribbean Musical Encounter, San Juan Cinemafest, Noches de Nostalgia 2004-10 METRO Experience the North Shore Arecibo, Vega Baja 2004-10 NORTH Go Porta Del Sol Añasco, Guánica 2004-10 WEST Coffee: Puerto Rico's Heavenly Brew 2004-10 Shopping Tasteful History in Old San Juan 2004-08 Attractions & Sights Casino Thrill 2004-08 Casinos Gone Fishing…. 2004-08 Fishing Hunnngry? You've got the Mesones! 2004-08 Restaurants & Clubs Sail Away 2004-08 Sailing & Watersports Fishing Outfitters 2004-08 Shopping Well... Surrender & Say Spaaaahhh! 2004-08 Spas Summer in the Mountains Cayey, Naranjito, Lares 2004-08 CENTRAL Do it All... Go East Las Piedras, Maunabo, Yabucoa 2004-08 EAST Get to Know the Metro Area Beach lovers, Billfish Tournaments, Museo de Arte, Botanical Garden, Muñoz Marin Foundation, Maratón 2004-08 METRO Experience the North Shore Dorado 2004-08 NORTH Southern Treasures Juana Díaz, Salinas 2004-08 SOUTH Go Porta del Sol Lajas, Lajas: La Parguera, San German 2004-08 WEST Treat yourself in Old San Juan 2004-06 Attractions & Sights Real Estate in Puerto Rico Real Estate: Old San Juan, Isla Verde, East, West and North Coasts 2004-06 Business Center Island-Fest The is always a festival somewhere in Puerto Rico 2004-06 Events Salsa En La Noche Salsa Clubs Island-Wide 2004-06 Restaurants & Clubs Shopping: Native Treasures Santos, Masks, Coffee, Rum, Mundillo 2004-06 Shopping Summer in the Mountains Caguas, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Comerío, Barranquitas, Adjuntas, Morovis 2004-06 CENTRAL Do It All... Go East Loíza, Río Grande , Fajardo, Ceiba 2004-06 EAST Get to know the Metro San Juan Bautista, Luis A. Ferré Center, Heineken Jazz Fest, Salsa, Artisans' Fair, Bacardí Rum D 2004-06 METRO Experience the North Shore Barceloneta, Toa Baja, Manatí 2004-06 NORTH The Southern Touch Santa Isabel, Guayama, Ponce 2004-06 SOUTH Go West Moca, San Sebastian, Rincón, Desecheo, Mayagüez 2004-06 WEST Local Libations Local Drinks: Piña Colada, Planter’s Punch, Cuba Libre, Coquito, Daiquiri, Medalla Light 2004-06 Restaurants & Clubs Religious Landmarks of Old San Juan 2004-04 Attractions & Sights Beach Hopping 2004-04 Beaches Doing Business in Puerto Rico 2004-04 Business Center Trucutru pra... Bomba y Plena 2004-04 Restaurants & Clubs Designers & Their Boutiques 2004-04 Shopping Caves and Canyons... The Great Escape Lares, Aibonito, Barranquitas, Utuado, Comerío 2004-04 CENTRAL Do It All ... Go East El Yunque, Vieques, Humacao, Canóvanas 2004-04 EAST Get to Know the Metro Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, Castillo de San Cristóba, La Semana de la Danza, Heineken Jazzfest 2004-04 METRO Experience the North Shore Dorado, 2004-04 NORTH Heading South - A World of Its Own Ponce, Peñuelas, Guayanilla, Patillas 2004-04 SOUTH What's Up West? Aguadilla, Hormigueros, Isabela 2004-04 WEST Jazz it up! 2004-04 Restaurants & Clubs Fritters 2004-04 Restaurants & Clubs Local Flavor Asopao, Empanadillas, Lechon Asado, Arroz Con Pollo, Mofongo, Tembleque 2004-02 Restaurants & Clubs Shopping in Puerto Rico Old San Juan, Malls, Outlet Malls 2004-02 Shopping Welcome to the Rain Forest El Yunque, Guánica Dry Forest, La Parguera, Cabo Rojo, Culebra and Vieques 2004-02 Nature/Adventure Tropical Wonderland Caguas, Gurabo, Ciales 2004-02 CENTRAL Do It All... Go East Fajardo, Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Icacos, Palomino, Palominitos, Diablo, International Regatta, Nagu 2004-02 EAST Get to Know the Metro Area Día de la Salsa, Noche de Bohemia y Tradicíon, Parque de Luis Muñoz Rivera, World's Best 10K, Bac 2004-02 METRO Experience the North Shore Dorado, Arecibo, Camuy. Golf, Caving and “Big Science, 2004-02 NORTH Heading South Ponce, Arroyo, Guayama, Coamo, Yauco 2004-02 SOUTH My Very Own West Mayagüez, Maricao, Las Marías, Cabo Rojo, Joyuda 2004-02 WEST Forts of Old San Juan 2004-02 Attractions & Sights Hanging Out 2004-02 Restaurants & Clubs