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Old town Añasco
Old town Añasco offers typical Puerto Rican hangout places with its large central square and well preserved churches. Añasco holds an important place in Puertorrican History as it was here that the Spanish conquistadores were proven to be mortals. A group of rebel Taino natives attacked and drowned a Spanish conquistador named SALCEDO, thus debunking the myth that the Spanish were gods. A bronze fountain in the main square depicts this act of bravery and defiance of colonial Spanish rule. Around the Plaza you can also enjoy traditional and typical food as well as North American style cuisine. Kids love to go to El Castillo, an amusement park geared to children. On the outskirts of town you can visit, El Salto, which is a beautiful waterfall. For more information About Añasco visit http://www.mianasco.com/
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Rincon Light House
Located just 15 minutes from Roberto's Hidden Paradise, Ricon has the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico. It also has its spectacular lighthouse, 'El Faro' (Spanish for 'The Lighthouse'), which is open to the pubic, located on a cliff overlooking the ocean. This very popular tourist attraction, built by the Spaniards in the late 1800's, serviced shipping between Mona Island and North-Western Puerto Rico. It is still operational today. Because of its beautiful location, and the warm winds that flow into the area, it remains a sight to visit and admire. Many Americans from the mainland have made this area of Puerto Rico their home.
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Mayaguez
Mayagüez is the third-largest city of Puerto Rico. The city itself is centered around the impressive Spanish-style Plaza Colon, a tribute to Christopher Columbus, whose stature stands in the middle of the square. Mayagüez is home of the only Zoo in the island, Mayagüez Zoo, Cages and open compounds stand in an attractively landscaped setting of small islands, a lake, tropical vegetation and a children's playground. It has 45-acre tropical compound that is home to a wide variety of animals ranging from huge hippos and elephants to exotic birds. Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; (787) 834-8110
Also In Mayaguez if you enjoy a good game of bowling you will find professionally maintained lanes at the Western Bowling in Mayaguez, 15 minutes from Roberto's Hidden Paradise.
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Golf Courses
Punta Borinquen Golf Club, located in Aguadilla at the former Ramey Air Force base is 30 minutes from Roberto's Hidden Paradise. It is a 18 hole Golf course that has spectacular views located adjacent to cliffs overlooking the ocean. For information call (787) 890-2987
Club Deportivo del Oeste Golf Course -This course is located 30 minutes from Roberto's Hidden Paradise For information call (787) 851-7015
There are two stunningly beautiful golf courses at Hyatt hotels about an hour away, halfway between Añasco and San Juan: These are located near the town of Dorado in what used to be the Rockefellers private retreat estate years ago where they entertained their special guests.
Hyatt Regency Cerromar Golf Club: For information call(787)796-8915
Hyatt Dorado Beach Golf Club: For information call (787)796-8961.
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The Phosphorescent Bay, Parguera
Parguera is a small and friendly fishing town with several tourists services, restaurants and superb recreational opportunities. It has The Phosphorescent Bay, one of the few in the world, (others are in Japan, Jamaica and Vieques). A special variety of luminescent plankton, dinoflagellates, glow like blue fire in the dark as you stir your hand through the water. For reservations Call Fondo del Cristal 899-5891. For additional Information visit http://www.pargueradivers.com/
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Casinos
The two gambling casinos, Mayaguez Hilton casino and Holiday Inn casino, are just minutes away.
Both hotels have restaurant and dancing place open every night until 2am. Located in Route 2, Mayaguez
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The Arecibo Observatory
The observatory of Arecibo is nested in the mountains of Northern Puerto Rico about 30 minutes from downtown Arecibo, off route 625. It is the World Largest radar/radio telescope. At the 20 acre 1,000Ft diameter dish site, Scientist from all over the world come to listen to the universe. Visitors can view the huge telescope from an observation platform, where its austere metallic symmetry shimmers in dramatic contrast with the dense green tropical landscape.
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Camuy Caverns (Cavernas)
The impresive camuy caverns has three crater-like sinkholes and two caves open to the public. Visitors can ride a trolley that descends into a sinkhole lined with dense tropical vegetation while a guide describes the sights. After a walk across ramps and bridges and through the dramatically illuminated, 170-foot high Cueva Clara, another tram shuttles you to a platform overlooking the 400 foot deep Tres Pueblos Sinkhole.
Another attraction is the Spiral Sinkhole and Cave. You can walk the 205 steps down into the sinkhole, but the cave itself is off limits to all but experienced spelunkers. The sinkhole is believed to have once been an enormous cavern, and is indeed an impressive sight. Cathedral cave is home to an enigmatic collection of petroglyphs etched into the walls by the ancient Taínos (Native Puerto Rico Indians).
The 268-acre grounds include a cafeteria, picnic area, gift shop, walking trails, exhibition hall, and theater. Advanced cave explorers can arrange for special tours and rappelling trips through undeveloped sections of the caves.
The park is normally open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last tour departs at 3:30 p.m., or when the park reaches its daily capacity. Please call to confirm schedule and space availability (787) 898-3100.
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The City of Ponce
The greatest art on the island is at the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Las Americas Avenue, in Puerto Rico's largest city. The collection, donated by former governor Luis A. Ferré, ranges from Jan Van Eyck's Salvatore Mundi to Rossetti's confrontational Daugthers of King Lear. The museum building was designed by Edward Durell Stone, who also designed New York's Museum of Modern Art. Works are displayed here in a honeycomb of skylit hexagonal rooms. Puerto Rican artists who are represented include José Campeche (1751-1809) and Francisco Oller (1833-1917)
Also Ponce offers many other tourist attractions and interesting places to see and visit such as the "Parque de Bombas", "La Guancha", River-walk, la cruz de Vigia, and Ponce Downtown.
The Parque de Bombas in Ponce is actually the city's classic firehouse, built in 1882 to house the firefighting corps of the south. It is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks for its bright colors, which include red and yellow. Inside you can see plenty of fire vehicles from various decades, all of them served time here. There is a tourism information booth nearby, operated by the city. Admission is free. |
"El Yunque" United State's National Rain Forest
El Yunque is a cool, mountainous, semi tropical rainforest in eastern Puerto Rico. The abundant rainfall is shed through rocky rivers creating many cascades of waterfalls and pools. At the higher elevations the waters are clean enough to drink and delightful to swim in. Bring your bathing suit! The forest hosts a number of unique plant and animal species such as the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot and the tiny coquis (indigenous tree frogs) that serenade the evening hours.
El Yunque is managed by the US Forest Service who maintain an extensive network of hiking trails. Picnic facilities, paved trails and tour bus parking, the 'El Portal' exhibit hall and lookout towers are on the North side. The South side is the quiet side.
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Estimated travel time
| From Puerto Rico to: |
By Air |
By Sea |
| New York |
3½ hours |
2½ days |
| Los Angeles |
8 hours |
10 days |
| Miami |
2½ hours |
2 days |
| Europe |
8 hours |
14 days |
| Estimated travel time to arrive to major cities from San Juan by car. |
| From |
To |
Time |
Miles |
| San Juan |
Aguadilla |
2 Hrs |
81mi. |
| San Juan |
Mayagüez |
2 Hrs 20 Min |
95 mi. |
| San Juan |
Ponce |
1 Hr 10 Min |
95 mi. |
| Estimated travel time to arrive From Roberto's Hidden Paradise to Tourist Interest Places |
| Roberto's Hidden Paradise |
San Juan |
2 Hrs 15 Min |
90 mi |
| Roberto's Hidden Paradise |
Camuy Caverns |
40 min |
32mi |
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Roberto's Hidden Paradise |
El Yunque |
3 Hrs |
150 mi |
| Roberto's Hidden Paradise |
Ponce |
60 min |
60 mi |
| Roberto's Hidden Paradise |
Mayagüez |
15 min |
12 mi |
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