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04-28-2012, 03:41 PM
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My father has always wanted to visit Puerto Rico. I would like to take the opportunity to spend some father-son time with him on a vacation to Puerto Rico for 4-7 days.
When's the best time to vacation in Puerto Rico?
Where are the best cities to stay?
What are some cool things to do besides hang out on the beach and chill?
About my father and I:
- We are not into gambling.
- We both are active and like to do fun things (biking, hiking, etc.)
- My father likes to look at the natural beauty of a place, so maybe a nature tour would be good?
- We would love a high rise view overlooking the ocean.
How much money do you think I should bring with me for the trip?
Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.  |
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04-28-2012, 04:57 PM
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Location: On a Long Island in NY
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Go to El Yunque - the only tropical rainforest in the United States. It's worth it, trust me.
Puerto Rico is a US territory and uses the US Dollar so you can go to any ATM machine if you need more money ... and no you DO NOT need a passport or a visa.
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04-28-2012, 05:38 PM
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Location: Atlanta & NYC
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Originally Posted by WIHS2006
Go to El Yunque - the only tropical rainforest in the United States. It's worth it, trust me.
Puerto Rico is a US territory and uses the US Dollar so you can go to any ATM machine if you need more money ... and no you DO NOT need a passport or a visa.
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Thank you for the suggestion! Is there a nice beach nearby? Maybe some other cool activities you recommend? |
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04-28-2012, 10:43 PM
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I would recommend the bio-bay in Fajardo, as well as the drive from Ponce to Arecibo through the beautiful interior mountains.
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04-29-2012, 12:15 AM
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The Bio Bay in Fajardo is fun. It is a kayaking trip through pitch black mangrove swamp, and you get to see little dinoflagellates in the water light up. The only problem is that it can be exhausting. I was kayaking by myself which may have been the problem. All the other tourists were two to a kayak so double the motor. The tour guide told me it was a two mile paddle. But fun because you play bumper boats with the other tour groups.
At the Wyndham Rio Mar I stayed in, they offered boat cruises to little islands, and coral reefs which you can snorkel around in. Does you father know how to swim? There was a tour company called dragonfly tours. They have horse riding through the wilderness, and ATV tours to a nice pristine river. There is a zipline too.
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04-29-2012, 09:07 AM
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Location: Atlanta & NYC
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Originally Posted by Sandhillian
I would recommend the bio-bay in Fajardo, as well as the drive from Ponce to Arecibo through the beautiful interior mountains.
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Originally Posted by NJ Brazen_3133
The Bio Bay in Fajardo is fun. It is a kayaking trip through pitch black mangrove swamp, and you get to see little dinoflagellates in the water light up. The only problem is that it can be exhausting. I was kayaking by myself which may have been the problem. All the other tourists were two to a kayak so double the motor. The tour guide told me it was a two mile paddle. But fun because you play bumper boats with the other tour groups.
At the Wyndham Rio Mar I stayed in, they offered boat cruises to little islands, and coral reefs which you can snorkel around in. Does you father know how to swim? There was a tour company called dragonfly tours. They have horse riding through the wilderness, and ATV tours to a nice pristine river. There is a zipline too.
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Thanks guys! Very helpful link and information. I think my father will enjoy the zipline! |
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04-29-2012, 09:19 AM
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Location: Boydton, VA
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The Bio Bay in Fajardo, is a must do....what else are you doing at midnight ? Easy to fit into your schedule, and swimming in that bay, in the pitch dark, with nothing but the luminescence of the micro critters is rather exhilarating... Plan your visit so you are there on moonless nights, the critters are more visible then.
Other than your arrival and departure day, and maybe a visit to El Morro/Old San Juan (go early in the day), I'd stay out of the metro area, crowded, noisy, dirty and the driving is hazardous to your health.
There are plenty of beaches in the Fajaro/Luquillo area: Luquillo.
If you want to experience remote PR, try staying at Mary Lee's by the Sea for a couple of days....not much to do but loaf.
Wish I was going with you....after my 3 month visit last summer, I said I had enough of PR to last me a lifetime...we stayed in San Juan Metro due to job requirements (hence my somewhat negative feelings toward the metro area), but explored the Island as much as time allowed. As time goes by, I find myself forgetting the traffic, the litter, and instead I focus on the beauty of the untrammeled beaches, the gorgeous flowering trees (I sent home some seeds from the Flamboyant tree and they have sprouted !...so arrest me), the green mountains (not much green here in the Southwest)...and the rain (not much of that here either), and most of all, I miss the coqui's...
I'd go back to Puerto Rico in a heartbeat....what a wonderful place.
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04-29-2012, 12:46 PM
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Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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well as the drive from Ponce to Arecibo through the beautiful interior mountains.
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Did that trip on the old road back in 94. What a trip. |
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04-29-2012, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ja1myn
My father has always wanted to visit Puerto Rico. I would like to take the opportunity to spend some father-son time with him on a vacation to Puerto Rico for 4-7 days.
When's the best time to vacation in Puerto Rico?
Where are the best cities to stay?
What are some cool things to do besides hang out on the beach and chill?
About my father and I:
- We are not into gambling.
- We both are active and like to do fun things (biking, hiking, etc.)
- My father likes to look at the natural beauty of a place, so maybe a nature tour would be good?
- We would love a high rise view overlooking the ocean.
How much money do you think I should bring with me for the trip?
Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated. |
So I am interested to know if you went, where you stayed and what you did while you were there!! |
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