All these attractions are only minutes away from Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn- use us as your "Home Port" as you explore Northeastern Puerto Rico, El Yunque , Culebra and Vieques.

Luquillo Beach

Puerto Rico's most famous - 45 minute beach walk or 5 minute drive from Luquillo Sunrise. Beautiful palm tree lined crescent beach with bay like conditions. Visit the neighboring kiosks for native treats. Parking, restrooms and refreshments are available at this public facility.

El Yunque Rain Forest

Only 10 minutes away from Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn, you can explore El Yunque Caribbean National Rain Forest, Puerto Rico's premier attraction and the only tropical rain forest in the US National Forest System. You'll love the fabulous views from an elevation of 3,500', as well as enjoy the breathtaking waterfalls and the lush forest and vegetation. If you're lucky, you may even get to see a native Puerto Rican parrot. There's hiking trails, tower outlooks, and a Visitor's Center to educate you on the importance of the rain forest to our eco system.

Visit www.elyunque.com to learn more >>>

Enchanted Island Eco Tour Guides is the head quarters for your El Yunque hiking adventures. Very professional and a fun group. They came to us recommended by the Sierra Club so you know they know their stuff! The best of El Yunque Rainforest with Guides! For more information and SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER for our guests only, please CLICK HERE!

Horseback riding at Hacienda Carabali - 600 acre ranch in the foothills of El Yunque. Guided tours and lessons. Horse included. 787-889-5820 or 787-889-4954 A really fun Family activity.

Phosphorescent Bays

Puerto Rico is blessed with 3 of the 5 phosphorescent bays in the world, and one is at our back door in Fajardo. It's best to go kayaking on a moonless night and experience the bioluminescence of millions of micro organisms. Fajardo kayak excursions can be booked thru the Inn.

Vieques Bio Bay Trip in power Catamaran. Yes, you can do the brightest of the Bioluminescence Bay trips in Vieques, and still spend the night at Luquillo Sunrise Beach inn! Here's how: You board a modern comfortable and FAST power catamaran departing Marina Puerto Del Rey around 5:30 p.m. You will enjoy stunning views of the Fajardo coastline as the sun sets behind the mountains of "El Yunque" National Rain Forest on the comfortable cruise along the north coast of Vieques. We enter port at the small village of "Isabel Segunda" where guests are taken by van or bus to a local restaurant for a casual local style dinner. For more information and SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER for our guests only, please CLICK HERE!

Bioluminescent Bay Excursions:

Kayak Trip in Las Cabezas De San Juan (Fajardo)

Don't let your day end when the sun goes down!
Under the blanket of the night sky and the historical lighthouse of Fajardo, you can touch the waters that glow with Bioluminescence Organisms. The activity will start at sunset in the small fishing village of Las Croabas; here you will meet the friendly staff of Akuadventures kayak excursions. They will be set-up with all needed gear which will include, Double kayaks, Backrest, Paddles with leashes, PFD's (Lifejackets) and two Kayak Guides with all needed safety equipment, lights and refreshments.
Here they will enter a mystical channel that leads to a peaceful place where the mangroves create natural tunnels and the sights and sounds of wildlife surround them. Along this 15 to 20 minute paddle, your lead Guide will be stopping to give commentary on the following points of interest:

Mangrove forest and the different species.
Bird life that inhabits the area.
Aquatic marine life that uses the lagoon as a sanctuary.
Information on the Bioluminescence organism.
Star chart Intel.

At this point we will enter the lagoon called Laguna Grande, (large Lagoon) here we will paddle along the edge of the mangrove forest as we watch the stroke of each paddle light up a florescent green and encounter fish that look like shooting stars.

This will lead the group to a break point where beautiful views of the Rainforest and the lighthouse of Fajardo accompany refreshments and good conversations. At this point we will be about 1 hour into our tour and under a blanket of stars we will start our return to the departure site, this will take about 30 minutes. (Tour duration is 1:30 minutes in water with 1 hour of pre-bus and waiver orientation - pre-ride (kayak 101) training for a total of 2.5 hours.)

Akuadventures Experience the glowing bioluminescence waters from a glass bottom Kayak.
787-685-9522 www.biobaypr.com

leatherback turtle nesting area Leather Back Turtle Nesting Information

Found right in front of the hotel and along the 5 famous beaches of Luquillo, Leatherback (Tinglar) Sea Turtles nest, starting in March thru July with the babies hatching approx every 60 days. CLICK HERE to learn more!

Water Sports

Here the list is endless. With water temperatures ranging from the mid 70's to the low 80's. anytime of the year is a great time to explore the underwater majesty. You can snorkel just a few blocks from our Inn, take a native built wooden sailboat to Icacos Island for excellent snorkeling, or join a party catamaran and sail to Palaminos Island for snorkeling or diving. Our neighborhood even has a small catamaran that can take you on an exhilarating ride over the waves for the time of your life. Surfing is available directly in front of our Inn. Lessons and rentals are available. All of these and more can be arranged with short notice, so pre-vacation reservations are not necessary.

Spread Eagle Catamaran Sail & Snorkel Day Charter (www.snorkelpr.com) Sail to the paradise Island of Icacos aboard the modern, sailing, 51 ft catamaran, SPREAD EAGLE II! Leaves Villa Marina, Fajardo at 10:00 a.m. returns at approximately 3:30 p.m. For more information and SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER for our guests only, please CLICK HERE!

Scuba & Snorkel Excursions with Sea Ventures Dive Centers (www.divepuertorico.com) Two different dive centers on island for beginning, intermediate and advanced divers or snorkelers. Half day trips leaving from Puerto Del Rey, Fajardo and Marina Palmas Del Mar, Humacao. Special discount pricing available to guests staying at Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn. For more Information CLICK HERE

Surfing Lessons!!!!! You know you want to give it a try! Right from the Inn with the best equipment and the best teacher. Over 20 years surfing in Puerto Rico. All levels of experience welcome. Board rentals and guided surf tours to other select sites. Call Bobby 787 435-1760

Sailing School and Bareboat Yacht Charters available in Fajardo at Puerto
Del Rey Marina. Your own private boat to explore the Spanish Virgin Islands.
www.sailcaribe.com Toll-free: 866-381-7609. Ask for CAPTAIN JIM !

Deep Sea fishing for Marlin, sailfish, wahoo and Dorado! 1/2 day or full day trips from Fajardo or San Juan on the 48 foot Hatteras "The Legend" with Captain Jose - fishing in Puerto Rico for 35 years. call 787-791-6195 or visit www.castillotours.com

How about some bottom fishing?! New 28 foot boat fishing for around Fajardo, Icacos, Palominto and even Culebra and Vieques. Includes Captain and all Equipment 787-462-7204

Going to Culebra? - how about a full day sailing and snorkel adventure? Be picked up right from the ferry dock and returned there in time for the 5:00 p.m. return ferry. Visit Melones, Carlos Rasario or Luis Piña for the BEST snorkeling in Puerto Rico. Rates include snorkel equipment and lunch - starting at $75.00 per person 787-396-3650

Want to explore the Spanish Virgin Islands in your own private yacht? Sailing out of Culebra Island with 2 day specials including food, drinks and a Captain. Carousel Custom Charters - 51 foot trimaran sailboat. www.sailing-vacations-puertorico.com

If you are going to Vieques we suggest the : Esperanza Inn www.esperanzainn.com

Fly Fishing and Light Tackle fishing in Culebra.
Boat, gear and Captain Included. Fish for Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit.
By the hour or by the day. Check this website for rates and a DAILY FISHING REPORT www.culebraflyfishing.com or call Chris at 787 - 742-04

Pure Adventure Corp.
Welcome divers, hikers, snorkelers birdwatchers and kayakers! Let us take you to stunning beaches with crystal clear waters for snorkeling, or secluded, hidden-away bird sanctuaries in mangrove lined lagoons, a glowing water at night, and for the truly adventurous, blue water diving on outer cays. You cannot miss the amazing BioBay tour with Marine biologist at Pure Adventure!! We have an excursion for everyone, regardless of age or skill level. www.pureadventurepr.com 787-202-6551 / 787-314-4347
For more Information on special discounts please CLICK HERE

All this is only minutes away from Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn- use us as your " Home Port" as you explore Northeastern Puerto Rico, El Yunque , Culebra and Vieques.

Additional "Exploring Puerto Rico Attractions"

¡MADE IN PUERTO RICO! Yes! Our own GRACE is selling her handmade nature jewelry in the mornings at the Inn. Click here to see someof her work! You can also contact her directly now for mail order items: gsantiago1957@hotmail.com or 787-360-0469.

A Special Artisans Fair is held the first Saturday and Sunday of every month at the Plaza Palmer (El Yunque) Items are made with 85% local natural materials. Candles, soaps, jewelry, food items and masks are available.

Interested in local art? Visit local artist Monica Linville Laird's tree house studio. She offers a restful place to view art, learn art and make art! www.monicalinvillelaird.com

Old San Juan: A World Heritage Site - Historic Sites include forts San Cristóbal, San Felipe del Morro, and San Juan de la Cruz also called El Cañuelo, plus bastions, powder houses, and three fourths of the city wall. (1 hour drive) Great bargain shopping for souvenirs, and also for arts and crafts by local artists.

Bacardi Rum plant Tour - good day trip when combined with visit to Old San Juan

Ferry excursions to neighboring sister islands of Vieques or Culebra (15 minute drive)

Camuy caverns is the third largest cave system in the World. Visitors ride a trolley that descends into a sinkhole lined with dense tropical vegetation while a guide describes the sights. (2 hour drive)

The world's largest radio telescope is in Arecibo, as seen in the James Bond Movie, "M16". (2 hour drive)

Golf - several oceanfront courses within 20 minutes from the Inn.

Casinos - 2 resort casinos within 10 - 15 minutes (El Conquistador in Fajardo and the Rio Mar in Rio Grande)
How to Get There- How to Get Around

World Car Rental Fajardo - These service orientated folks go the extra mile to make your trip great! They will pick you up here at the Inn for the 10 minute drive to the rental station and you can drop the car back with them and they will provide a ride to the San Juan Airport for a modest fee!! What a deal! 787-860-4808 or call us here at the Inn 787 - 889-1713

Air Flamenco (www.AirFlamenco.net ) This is a super great deal!!!
No standing in line to buy ferry tickets. Fly direct from the airport in Ceiba to Culebra, passing over the reefs of the Cordillas and experience the thrill of landing in Culebra on these 6 passenger planes. They have a great video and photos on the website of what you see while in the air. Check it out!

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