Undiscovered Puerto Rico

Off The Beaten Path - Tired of going to the same old vacation haunts? Puerto Rico, where there's no passport requirement, has some undiscovered treasures off the beaten path. Here are a few.

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Off The Beaten Path - Tired of going to the same old vacation haunts? Puerto Rico, where there's no passport requirement, has some undiscovered treasures off the beaten path. Here are a few.

Hacienda El Tamarindo, Vieques Island - On the island of Vieques, this small, quaint inn offers wonderview views of the beach and the crystal clear waters below. Perched on a hilltop, the inn has an ancient Tamarind tree in the lobby atrium, which majestically rises three stories through the center of inn, where you'll find the entrances to the 15 uniquely decorated rooms.

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Hacienda El Tamarindo, Vieques Island - On the island of Vieques, this small, quaint inn offers wonderview views of the beach and the crystal clear waters below. Perched on a hilltop, the inn has an ancient Tamarind tree in the lobby atrium, which majestically rises three stories through the center of inn, where you'll find the entrances to the 15 uniquely decorated rooms.

Coffee Lovers Rejoice! - Venture to the west central part of the island and you'll find coffee ready for the picking and drinking. There are a number of nearby hacendas on converted coffee plantations that offer wonderful accommodations such as at the Semillaro de Cafe pictured here.

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Coffee Lovers Rejoice! - Venture to the west central part of the island and you'll find coffee ready for the picking and drinking. There are a number of nearby hacendas on converted coffee plantations that offer wonderful accommodations such as at the Semillaro de Cafe pictured here.

Mayaguez Zoo - A short drive from the family-friendly resorts of Cabo Rojo (about 20 minutes) on the west side of the Island, the Mayaguez Zoo allows you to get close and personal with the wild side of Puerto Rico.

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Mayaguez Zoo - A short drive from the family-friendly resorts of Cabo Rojo (about 20 minutes) on the west side of the Island, the Mayaguez Zoo allows you to get close and personal with the wild side of Puerto Rico.

Iglesia Porta Coeli - Built by Dominican friars in 1606, Puerto Rico's Porta Coeli church, which translates as "doorway to Heaven", is one of the oldest in the Americas. Just east of Cabo RoJo, it is now home to a museum dedicated to religious art.

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Iglesia Porta Coeli - Built by Dominican friars in 1606, Puerto Rico's Porta Coeli church, which translates as "doorway to Heaven", is one of the oldest in the Americas. Just east of Cabo RoJo, it is now home to a museum dedicated to religious art.

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Vieques Beach - Wonderful fishing, breath-taking views and unique resorts are all part of Vieques island, which sits eight miles off the east coast of Puerto Rico. There, you'll find the Hix Island House, where you can trapse around in cotton skirts made exclusively for guests, and Casa Ladera, another beachfront hotel, which is surrounded by fruit trees and lands ihhabited by wild horses.

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Vieques Beach - Wonderful fishing, breath-taking views and unique resorts are all part of Vieques island, which sits eight miles off the east coast of Puerto Rico. There, you'll find the Hix Island House, where you can trapse around in cotton skirts made exclusively for guests, and Casa Ladera, another beachfront hotel, which is surrounded by fruit trees and lands ihhabited by wild horses.

Casa Grande - Set in a stunning valley on 107 lush tropical acres, Casa Grande is less than two hours from San Juan in mountainous north central Puerto Rico. A former Utuado coffee plantation, Casa Grande is exquisitely landscaped and has 20 rooms scattered up the mountainside.

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Casa Grande - Set in a stunning valley on 107 lush tropical acres, Casa Grande is less than two hours from San Juan in mountainous north central Puerto Rico. A former Utuado coffee plantation, Casa Grande is exquisitely landscaped and has 20 rooms scattered up the mountainside.

Los Morillos Lighthouse, Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol - One of the most impressive attractions on the island, the Los Morillos Lighthouse sits attop "Muscular" limestone cliffs on the most southwestern point of Puerto Rico. It boasts nearly 360 degrees of views that include the turquoise Caribbean waters, mountains, birds, salt flats and a stunning, secluded and serene beach cove.

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Los Morillos Lighthouse, Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol - One of the most impressive attractions on the island, the Los Morillos Lighthouse sits attop "Muscular" limestone cliffs on the most southwestern point of Puerto Rico. It boasts nearly 360 degrees of views that include the turquoise Caribbean waters, mountains, birds, salt flats and a stunning, secluded and serene beach cove.

Scuba 'Til Your Heart's Content - Emerald waters along the southwestern shores of Puerto Rico make water sports a rare treat. At the Black Wall, you're never at a loss for finding rare fish, turtles or other marine life.

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Scuba 'Til Your Heart's Content - Emerald waters along the southwestern shores of Puerto Rico make water sports a rare treat. At the Black Wall, you're never at a loss for finding rare fish, turtles or other marine life.

Celebrate Caribbean Style - Yes, you're invited to the festivals and celebrations of Puerto Rico. At Mascara Destur, revelers wear elaborate handmade masks and brightly decorated costumes. You might even be asked to join the procession.

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Celebrate Caribbean Style - Yes, you're invited to the festivals and celebrations of Puerto Rico. At Mascara Destur, revelers wear elaborate handmade masks and brightly decorated costumes. You might even be asked to join the procession.