Katie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only 20 minutes away and worth seeing. The guides are knowledgeable and the view is stunning! It's also not too strenuous of a hike. The guides speak English and Spanish.
224 locals recommend
Cueva Ventana
Only 20 minutes away and worth seeing. The guides are knowledgeable and the view is stunning! It's also not too strenuous of a hike. The guides speak English and Spanish.
About 1 hour away. An amazing swimming hole. It has a rope to swing out, jumping into the refreshing water. There is a $5 charge per vehicle for parking.
203 locals recommend
Gozalandia Hiking Area
Sector LechuzaAbout 1 hour away. An amazing swimming hole. It has a rope to swing out, jumping into the refreshing water. There is a $5 charge per vehicle for parking.
About 1 hour away, south towards Ponce. An amazing hike either in or out of the water. Absolutely beautiful with the white rocks against the backdrop of lush, green vegetation and typical bright blue skies! Many opportunities for great photos! Parking is minimal, but free and is just on the side of the road, but a short walk to the cañon. Also, pay attention to the weather. If it is raining nearby, the water does move swiftly and it could be dangerous to get washed down the river. Otherwise, choose a nice day and you will have a beautiful experience!
27 locals recommend
Cañon Blanco utuado
About 1 hour away, south towards Ponce. An amazing hike either in or out of the water. Absolutely beautiful with the white rocks against the backdrop of lush, green vegetation and typical bright blue skies! Many opportunities for great photos! Parking is minimal, but free and is just on the side of the road, but a short walk to the cañon. Also, pay attention to the weather. If it is raining nearby, the water does move swiftly and it could be dangerous to get washed down the river. Otherwise, choose a nice day and you will have a beautiful experience!
A popular tourist destination. It is a renowned observatory and research center boasting a 1000-foot-wide radio telescope. It is about 40 minutes away.
184 locals recommend
Arecibo Observatory
Puerto Rico 625A popular tourist destination. It is a renowned observatory and research center boasting a 1000-foot-wide radio telescope. It is about 40 minutes away.
Just a few minutes down the road from Besos de Sol, this beautiful trail leads to gorgeous views of cliffs along the ocean. There is an "official" parking area, but they charge a ridiculous amount for parking. We recommend parking on the side of the road just a bit west of that entrance and walking in. The coast is open to the public, so no one has the right to charge you to go see it.
204 locals recommend
Cueva del Indio
Just a few minutes down the road from Besos de Sol, this beautiful trail leads to gorgeous views of cliffs along the ocean. There is an "official" parking area, but they charge a ridiculous amount for parking. We recommend parking on the side of the road just a bit west of that entrance and walking in. The coast is open to the public, so no one has the right to charge you to go see it.
An hour away, this is a great place to spend the day. It is a great beach to surf at or take lessons from the local surf shop. This beach has nice amenities and restaurant options. Because it is just a touch more touristy, it does cost a little more than if you're just wanting to live like a local. Parking is just on the side of the road and can be more difficult on the weekend or a holiday.
275 locals recommend
Jobos Beach
An hour away, this is a great place to spend the day. It is a great beach to surf at or take lessons from the local surf shop. This beach has nice amenities and restaurant options. Because it is just a touch more touristy, it does cost a little more than if you're just wanting to live like a local. Parking is just on the side of the road and can be more difficult on the weekend or a holiday.
About 20 minutes away, this is a calm area to enjoy beautiful ocean views and BLACK sand! Restaurants are nearby too, making it a convenient place to spend the day.
La Boca Desembocadura
About 20 minutes away, this is a calm area to enjoy beautiful ocean views and BLACK sand! Restaurants are nearby too, making it a convenient place to spend the day.
A gorgeous stop on the south side of the island, walking through a sunflower field. It makes for great pictures and memories with your loved ones. The entrance fee is minimal ($2 per person or so).
38 locals recommend
Finca El Girasol
Puerto Rico 116A gorgeous stop on the south side of the island, walking through a sunflower field. It makes for great pictures and memories with your loved ones. The entrance fee is minimal ($2 per person or so).
The southwestern part of Puerto Rico. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to get there, but is absolutely stunning. The views just keep coming!
63 locals recommend
Cabo Rojo
The southwestern part of Puerto Rico. It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to get there, but is absolutely stunning. The views just keep coming!
2 hours and 15 minutes away at the southwestern part of Puerto Rico. Many people seek this spot out for amazing photos and the sunsets are absolutely incredible!
32 locals recommend
Puente de Piedra
2 hours and 15 minutes away at the southwestern part of Puerto Rico. Many people seek this spot out for amazing photos and the sunsets are absolutely incredible!
What a rush! This great ziplining adventure park gives everyone something that suits them. Some ziplines are shorter and doesn't catch as much speed. But The Monster zipline can get up to speeds of 90 mph and amazing views!
463 locals recommend
Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155What a rush! This great ziplining adventure park gives everyone something that suits them. Some ziplines are shorter and doesn't catch as much speed. But The Monster zipline can get up to speeds of 90 mph and amazing views!
Make time to see the rainforest! It is only about 1.5 hours away and has many trails. There are so many great views, and not all trails are difficult, allowing all in the family to see something.
395 locals recommend
El Yunque
Make time to see the rainforest! It is only about 1.5 hours away and has many trails. There are so many great views, and not all trails are difficult, allowing all in the family to see something.
Food Scene
Absolutely amazing food and the BEST parcha (passionfruit) mojitos. It is walking distance from Besos de Sol and is right on the ocean, boasting amazing sunsets.
17 locals recommend
Arrecife 681
Puerto Rico 681Absolutely amazing food and the BEST parcha (passionfruit) mojitos. It is walking distance from Besos de Sol and is right on the ocean, boasting amazing sunsets.
This place is just a 4 minute drive and has great, simple, inexpensive options for food, especially breakfast. And they have the BEST coffee and very friendly service.
Panaderia El Faro
This place is just a 4 minute drive and has great, simple, inexpensive options for food, especially breakfast. And they have the BEST coffee and very friendly service.
Grocery
Supermarkets/grocery stores
If you want more options than just the small basic stores closer to the house, Pueblo is a good choice and is only 15 minutes away.
18 locals recommend
Supermercados Pueblo - Arecibo
Carretera 10If you want more options than just the small basic stores closer to the house, Pueblo is a good choice and is only 15 minutes away.
It seems everyone stops at a Walmart, even on vacation. This is the closest one, 30 minutes away.
21 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
It seems everyone stops at a Walmart, even on vacation. This is the closest one, 30 minutes away.