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Top Things to do in Puerto Rico
Top Hotels in Puerto Rico
- 1. Royal Sonesta San Juan
- 2. Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
- 3. El Colonial
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan
- 5. Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa
- 6. San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
- 7. Caribe Hilton
- 8. Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
- 9. Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
- 10. Royal Sonesta San Juan
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The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°12′N 66°30′W / 18.2°N 66.5°W / 18.2; -66.5
Restaurants in Puerto Rico
1. United Nations Biosphere Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
One of the best bird-watching places on Puerto Rico, this region is a tropical dry coastal forest that features a strangely beautiful collection of twisted, bonsai-like trees and tall cacti.
2. San Patricio Forest
3. Centro de Conservacion de Manaties de Puerto Rico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Conservation Center Manatee, led by the Caribbean Stranding Network and the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, is dedicated to the conservation of manatees endangered through programs of rescue and response to strandings, rehabilitation and veterinary care, research population and community outreach in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Reviewed By AnCaPh - San Juan, Caribbean
We look for manatees in the Condado Lagoon every time we walk across the Dos Hermanos Bridge and decided to visit the Manatee Conservation Center as a Christmas week activity. We booked a tour online in advance and received confirmation by text and email. The Center is located on the Bayamon campus of Inter American University and it is an impressive research facility. The tour guide was wonderful and the center was bustling with activity as a baby manatee had just been rescued that morning. We couldn't have planned a better day for a visit. We got to see the new baby manatee while the scientists and doctors were examining it with love and compassion. In the pools and cages outside we saw 3 large manatees, 4 sea turtles, and 4 pelicans that have been rescued and rehabilitated and most will be released back into their natural habitat.
4. Culebra National Wildlife
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Much of the land area on the island of Culebra and the outlying islands is designated as a wildlife reserve, which is designed to protect important seabird colonies and turtle-nesting sites in Puerto Rico.
5. Maricao Forest Preserve
6. Toro Negro State Forest
7. Coffin Island
8. Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Located in the coastal plain of southwestern Puerto Rico, this area is classified as a subtropical dry forest and known for its fabulous birdwatching opportunities.
Reviewed By couplessPS - Seattle, United States
Lovely- on one side tidelands and the other, ocean.. The road is closed some of the time so its a hike inside- and with the sun beating down on you, you need water and decent shoes. Some people brought bikes- a good idea. You go to the end to see the lighthouse and the birds and the slope of the land against the sea.
9. Vieques National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Much of the land on this new wildlife reserve was once a naval bombing range.
Reviewed By Kathyindenver - Denver, United States
No wonder they only rent SUV 4WD vehicles! Tense driving: he dirt roads need many repairs due to gigantic potholes. We drove 15 mph most of the time. But the beaches! Wow! Thank you, US Military, for rehabilitating this beautiful area!! Find your favorite private beach on the E. side, and snorkeling on the W side. Recommended!
10. Gilligan's Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Gilligan’s Island (the official name is Cayo Aurora) is a tiny island that is part of the Biosphere Reserve of Guánica. It is popular with locals for swimming, snorkeling, beach-time, and kayaking.
Reviewed By HermeG_12 - Cape Coral, United States
We were able to kayak to this little island, enjoyed so much this adventure with the crystal waters. Love the place!
