Fabiola's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Las Croabas
Food scene
These are some of our favorite eats in the area.
Walking distance from the Condo, they serve great local food, especially seafood.
33 locals recommend
Rest. El Pescador
Walking distance from the Condo, they serve great local food, especially seafood.
One of the top restaurants in the area, great food and service.
127 locals recommend
Pasion por el Fogon
Puerto Rico 987One of the top restaurants in the area, great food and service.
Pinteresque spot, it is located in an old gas station. All the menu items are cooked on the BBQ. Nuyorican BBQ mixes traditional BBQ technique with Caribbean Flavors. They cook on open fires of wood smoke and natural charcoal with ingredients sourced from local farms and waters.
Opened during the weekends, Friday through Monday.
128 locals recommend
La Estación
Pinteresque spot, it is located in an old gas station. All the menu items are cooked on the BBQ. Nuyorican BBQ mixes traditional BBQ technique with Caribbean Flavors. They cook on open fires of wood smoke and natural charcoal with ingredients sourced from local farms and waters.
Opened during the weekends, Friday through Monday.
Café Playero, located in front of the sea by the park and just up the road from the Condo, is open Thursday through Sunday. Everything on the menu is so delicious and packed with flavor, great lattes and cappuccinos.
43 locals recommend
Café Playero
Café Playero, located in front of the sea by the park and just up the road from the Condo, is open Thursday through Sunday. Everything on the menu is so delicious and packed with flavor, great lattes and cappuccinos.
Las Vistas Cafe is a rooftop restaurant with magnificent panoramic views of the natural attractions and beauty of Eastern Puerto Rico. Great spot for brunch on the weekends.
100 locals recommend
Las Vistas Café
#83 C. 2Las Vistas Cafe is a rooftop restaurant with magnificent panoramic views of the natural attractions and beauty of Eastern Puerto Rico. Great spot for brunch on the weekends.
Costa Mia
Pescadería Don Candi
Carretera Cabezas de San JuanSightseeing
El Faro de las Cabezas de San Juan
This beautiful beach is just five minute away from the studio, very close to Costa Mia Restaurant. Perfect place to relax and go snorkeling.
326 locals recommend
Seven Seas Beach
This beautiful beach is just five minute away from the studio, very close to Costa Mia Restaurant. Perfect place to relax and go snorkeling.
Icacos is a small, uninhabited island located to the east of Puerto Rico, and very close to the condo.
To get there, you must book a water taxi or tour.
For Bookings; visit: http://www.icacosislandwatertaxi.com/palomino-island-water-taxi.html
https://mandibula-water-taxi.business.site/
241 locals recommend
Cayo Icacos
Icacos is a small, uninhabited island located to the east of Puerto Rico, and very close to the condo.
To get there, you must book a water taxi or tour.
For Bookings; visit: http://www.icacosislandwatertaxi.com/palomino-island-water-taxi.html
https://mandibula-water-taxi.business.site/
Culebra
This is a must do!! El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the US. You can go for a hike in one of its many trails, take a swim in natural pools beneath waterfalls, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
1253 locals recommend
El Yunque Rain Forest
This is a must do!! El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the US. You can go for a hike in one of its many trails, take a swim in natural pools beneath waterfalls, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Vieques
Para La Naturaleza Las Cabezas De San Juan
Palominos is a small, uninhabited island located to the east of Puerto Rico, and very close to the condo.
To get there, you must book a water taxi or tour.
For Bookings; visit: http://www.icacosislandwatertaxi.com/palomino-island-water-taxi.html
https://mandibula-water-taxi.business.site/
72 locals recommend
Palomino Island
Palominos is a small, uninhabited island located to the east of Puerto Rico, and very close to the condo.
To get there, you must book a water taxi or tour.
For Bookings; visit: http://www.icacosislandwatertaxi.com/palomino-island-water-taxi.html
https://mandibula-water-taxi.business.site/
Escondida Beach
Las Tinajas
KM 10.1 Puerto Rico 971Charco El Hippie
Camino La PlantaFor the brightest bio bay experience make sure to visit Laguna Grande in Las Croabas. All tours will take you through the lagoon where you can experience the glowing water and mangroves on a 2 hour kayak adventure. Its a must do!!
384 locals recommend
Bahía Bioluminiscente
For the brightest bio bay experience make sure to visit Laguna Grande in Las Croabas. All tours will take you through the lagoon where you can experience the glowing water and mangroves on a 2 hour kayak adventure. Its a must do!!
Water Taxi, Tours and Water Sports Rentals
Mandibula Water Taxi
Puerto Rico 9987Yokahu Kayak Trips, Inc.
Puerto Rico 9987Offer kayaking tours at night to check out the bio bay.
East Island Excursions
Marina Puerto Del ReyDay trips to the neighboring islands.
Pirate Snorkeling Shack
Snorkeling gear, SUP, kayaks, GoPro rentals.
Hacienda Carabalí
Cariduro Water Taxi
Carretera Cabezas de San JuanThis is a great alternative if you want to visit the nearby islands, you get to be the captain of your own boat!
35 locals recommend
Mini Boat Adventures
This is a great alternative if you want to visit the nearby islands, you get to be the captain of your own boat!
Carabali Rainforest Park
Puerto Rico 992Shopping and Provisioning
Supermercado Pueblo Fajardo
Avenue el ConquistadorThe Outlet At Route 66
18400 Autop. Roberto Sánchez VilellaWalgreens
4203 C. MarginalCar Rental
Enterprise Car Rental
3 Calle MarginalTraveler advice
Getting around
Car
Rental car or use of a vehicle to get around is recommended.
Book before you go
Sister Islands: Vieques and Culebra
Buy your online ferry tickets in advanced, at City Experiences app . You can buy them directly at the ticket office. In case they are sold out online, you may try to wait to see if there is are stand by seats available by ferry ⛴ at the ticket office in Ceiba.
Don't miss
Icacos and Palomino
Beautiful beach islands (cays), must take a water taxi or a tour.
Don't miss
Playa Escondida
Around 30min walk trail to the beach. Good place for snorkeling 🤿 Pack light, take water.
Useful phrases
Helpful phrases to get you around
Thank you: Gracias
Good morning: Buenos dias
Where is the bathroom: Donde esta el bano?
Can I have the check, please: La cuenta, por favor
Getting around
Taxi Fajardo
Rey: ☎️ 1 (787) 508-8304
Ralph: ☎️ 1 (715) 248-2783
Getting around
Shuttle Service to the beach
Shuttle service from the studio to Seven Seas @ $5 per person.
Ralph: 715-248-2783