What to do and see in Salinas, Puerto Rico: The Best Things to do

Ever wondered how a house covered in seashells by the sea shore would look? Well look no further than Barrio Playa in Salinas. The home belongs to Don Ovidio "Jimmy" Berrios Santiago, who, after his retirement, decided to make his dream of lining his house with "caracoles" come true. Not only is his living quarter fully decorated with shells, but so is his car! In total, the amount of seashells used in this project sums up to over a million.

Island Venture takes you to the island of “Caja de Muertos” aboard a 65’ power catamaran the “Island Flyer”. To enjoy the beach located at a Nature Reserve called Playa Pelicano. During your trip you will be able to enjoy a sumptuous deli style lunch buffet and refreshments aboard the catamaran. Caja de Muertos is a perfect escape with your loved one, a family beach day or invite your coworkers for a change of scenery and enjoy the adventure of this unique island and Natural Reserve!

The Albergue Olimpico German Rieckhoff, named after the founder, is the most complete sports center in all America. Since the foundation in 1983, it has housed around 45 facilities for different sports training and activities, including an athletic center, physical training gym, shooting ranges, baseball, soccer, and softball fields, tennis courts, an aquatic center, large green areas, and much more. These premises are not the only thing the Albergue Olimpico has to offer. The place also houses a boarding school specialized in sports for young athletes, a botanical garden, and various water parks. Another main attraction is the Puerto Rico Olympic Museum, which contains every important detail of the island's history in sports.

If you go with children, your first stop should be Isla Chiquitines or Villa Enchumba. Both are water parks with water jets, bridges and water slides. The Villa Enchumba area has nine eating areas and a communal center that you can rent to celebrate activities. In both parks there are bathrooms and dressing rooms.

For young people and adults, there is the Ola Marina park whose main attraction is a huge wave pool. It also has a pool with frills and an area with "chorritos", or water jets, for toddlers.

The Cementerio Municipal de Salinas is considered a cultural feature and it counts with 801 memorials.

Salinas City Hall is located near the southern coast of Salinas. Its location is a convenient 10 minute drive to the beach.