The beautiful tropical country of Puerto Rico is popular all over the world for its incredible natural landscape. The variations in its topography lead to a variety of different kinds of weather and geography to enjoy by any traveller—from lush green mountains to breathtaking blue-green beaches. The cherry on the cake is the rich Puerto Rican culture and history adding to the charm of the country, along with its warm and hospitable residents. Whether you enjoy relaxing on a beach, staying in a mountain resort, going shopping for unique local handicrafts and apparel, or indulging your gastronomical desires, Puerto Rico promises a world of experiences on a platter. The highlight of a vacation to Puerto Rico, however, remains a trip to the gorgeous beaches here. So read on as we explore the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico!
1. Crash Boat Beach, Aguadilla
Crash Boat Beach is one of the most popular beaches in all of Puerto Rico. In fact, it is a must-visit destination for any traveller in the country. With white sands across a sprawling distance, crystal-clear sparkling waters underneath which you can see the beautiful coral reefs and aquatic plants, and plenty of opportunities for fun to be had, this is sure to be one of the best memories of your trip to Puerto Rico. You can indulge in some beachside food stalls that sell freshly caught seafood cooked in Mexican style, or get into watersports such as snorkelling or surfing.
2. Isla Verde Beach, Carolina
Another extremely popular beach is Isla Verde Beach, frequented by thousands of tourists throughout the year. With clear waters that are extremely warm and comfortable to slip into, along with beautiful sands where you can take a walk or build sandcastles, this is a great place to simply relax. However, there are also water activities such as parasailing or jet-skiing available here, if you are up for it!
3. Luquillo Beach, Cam Balneario
One of the most popular beaches in San Juan in Puerto Rico is Luquillo Beach. With calm waters that are good for watersports such as snorkelling, jet-skiing, or scuba diving, as well as boating facilities available here, you are sure to have a great day spending some quiet time with your family or friends.
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4. Caña Gorda Beach, Guánica
Caña Gorda Beach is perfect for families with younger children. A very safe beach with slow waves, as well as clean bathrooms, this is a great family-friendly play area for your children to frolic about all day. You can even rent lounge chairs here if you wish to sunbathe, and there are gazebo stalls set up that sell small snacks like burgers and fries that your kids will enjoy—and a proper bar that serves beverages for adults.
5. Jobos Beach, Isabela
Are you into watersports such as surfing or scuba diving? Have you ever tried paragliding? Jobos Beach offers all these activities—and more. You can try snorkelling, windsurfing along with the warm sea breeze, and even paddleboarding and canoeing. When you get tired and hungry after a morning of adrenaline-filled fun, there are plenty of amazing restaurants serving both local and international cuisines, and you will find plenty of local events going on. Try taking part in pub trivia quizzes or attend a local concert held in a nearby bar. You could try checking the schedules on the internet or get spontaneous and just check out the local scene once you get there.
6. Flamenco Beach, Culebra
This is a gorgeous and very popular crescent-shaped beach located in Culebra. With shallow clear waters for quite a distance, designated swimming areas with lifeguards on duty to keep you and your family safe, as well as rock structures from where you can dive into the clear waters or go scuba diving, this beach represents the best of the Caribbean life. Whether you like to relax on the beach with a good book or swim laps in the water, this beach is sure to be an enjoyable experience for you.
7. Playa Boqueron, Cabo Rojo
This is a relatively smaller beach that tends to be very private and perfect if you want to get away from the more commercialised spots. Surrounded by palm trees for miles, it has mostly wet sands where you can take a walk. Although not as wide, the beach is extremely long, and the waters are quite shallow to wade through. One interesting aspect of the wetter sands is that your feet will tend to sink into them as you wade into the waters, so be careful with the currents! To counter this issue, there are plenty of lifeguards, so you need not worry.
8. Condado Beach, San Juan
Settle into the luxury of nature with Condado Beach. This beach is one of the more crowded and trendy ones, but it is filled with a variety of activities you can enjoy. Bring your family along and make sandcastles along the shores, or play a game of volleyball with them. Or you could just bring a blanket along and settle down with some snacks and cold beverages, and just catch up with your loved ones as you watch the beautiful sunset. Along the shores, you can find gazebo stalls set up that sell a wide variety of local snacks to munch on.
9. Sun Bay Beach, Vieques
Sun Bay Beach represents the best of beach aesthetics—a beautiful crescent-shaped beach that opens into clear blue waters that are perfect for scuba diving or just swimming in. The water is so clean that it is practically transparent, and you can wade in to pick seashells that are washing up on the shores. The beach is surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery of seagrass that often grow along the shores, and the sands are a beautiful white colour, making for incredible pictures. Just bring a book and stretch out on a lawn chair with a snack and a cold beverage by your side, and that is all you need for the rest of the afternoon!
10. Playa Sucia, Cabo Rojo
For true Caribbean vibes, Playa Sucia, or La Playuela as it is also called, is the ultimate place to be. With white-sand beaches complete with romantic little coves, picturesque little trails to explore, and the blue-green sea stretching out for as far as the eye can see, this beautiful beach is great for sports enthusiasts. Although the name translates to “dirty beach,” the location is very private and pristine and untouched by commercialisation. It is often covered with seagrass that makes for wonderful Intagram-worthy pictures, so head over if you are looking for quiet time and great pictures.
Enjoy the perfect beach vacation
Puerto Rico represents the best of tropical vacations. Imagine sipping on a cool fruity cocktail as the warm sea breeze caresses your face, and you feel the white sands under your feet. With our list of the best beaches in Puerto Rico, you are sure to make memories to last a lifetime!
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