All these unique attractions represent our personal favorites and 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.

The Famous Beaches of Luquillo

Puerto Rico's most famous beaches are all located within a walk of our location. What makes the beaches so special is the amazing diversity offered at each of them.

La Pared: The beach out front is known locally as La Pared. This is a famous surfing beach in Puerto Rico, and provides great opportunity for surfing and boogie board enthusiasts as well as for beginners. Or you can fall asleep listening to the waves crashing on the beach!

Costa Azul: This beach can be found by walking two to three blocks to the left, and is very protected. This beach offers great swimming and even some very interesting Snorkeling!

Luquillo Balneario: This beautiful beach has been awarded Blue Flag distinction and can be found by walking 40 minutes or a short 5 minute drive! Awarded Blue Flag distinction, this public white sand beach is totally equipped with showers, restroom facilities, kiosks, lifeguards, and even a unique specialized handicapped beach access area! This has been many times rated as one of the best beaches on the island!

The Northeast Ecological Corridor: This beach to the right of our guest house past the Sandy Hills Condominiums, is all nature preserve. Visit rare birds that nest in this location, see the nests of the giant leatherback sea turtles, or just get a glimpse of the beautiful sunrise each morning in this natural paradise!

El Yunque Rain Forest

One of the best things about going to El Yunque is how accessible it is! When you check in, we will provide you with a detailed map and many informative tips. Equipped with that, you can drive up there about 10 minutes from our Location. Exploring El Yunque Caribbean National Rain Forest, Puerto Rico's premier attraction and the only tropical rain forest in the US National Forest System. Well maintained hiking trails, informative signs, breathtaking waterfalls, natural pools to swim in, lush forest, and lookout towers are all well administered by the US Forestry Service. You'll treasure forever the fabulous views from an elevation of 3,500 feet at the peak!
Entry into the forest is free of charge, but a visit to the Visitor's Center will cost you $3.00/person. Beautiful architecture there, lots of interactive information including a movie shown in a small theater and a very interesting gift shop.
This is best done on your own with your car. There are no taxis allowed, only tour buses and guides.

Enchanted Island Eco Tours
$55/person-six person minimum
Transportation Extra
787/888-2887

Javier Feliciano Transportation Services
$35/person - four person minimum
Including Transportation
787/360-2487

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

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 Bioluminescence Bay trip 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. (PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SWIMMING AT ANY OF THE BIOBAYS, INCLUDING VIEQUES.) 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 Island Kayaking Adventures. 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.
Afterwhich you will start off on a great journey paddling through a mangrove canal! Then experience a spectacular view in a radient bioluminescent lagoon!

Tour includes the following information:

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.

(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.)

Island Kayaking Adventures

Kayaking Puerto Rico

Experience the glowing bioluminescent waters from knowledgeable guides who take great pride and enthusiam in sharing this experience with visitors from around the world!

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

Culebra Island Kayaking! Paddle your way along Puerto Rico's Kayaking and Snorkeling mecca; the world famous crystal waters and white sand coastlines of Culebra Island! Excursion includes round trip ferry tickets; transportation in Culebra; kayaking and snorkeling gear; professionally guided snorkeling with marine biologists; eco interpretation; beach snacks and refreshments; free digital photo album of your trip! $69/person Call our concierge to book at 787/409-2929 kayakingpuertorico.com

Island Hop & Snorkel Mini Boat Tour! Be the captain of your own 13' Inflatable motorized boat and experience the most exhilarating snorkeling adventure in Puerto Rico! Excursion includes fully equipped mini boat with fruits, snacks, and refreshments, professionally guided snorkeling. Departs Fajardo. Call our concierge to book at 787/409-2929 www.miniboatadventures.com

See Monkey Island!!! Monkey Island, or Cayo Santiago as it is officially known, is a small cay off the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico. Basically, it is a free-ranging island monkey colony of rhesus monkeys, which is used primarily for behavior research. This colony was founded in 1938, making the Cayo Santiago rhesus monkey colony one of the oldest in the world! Snorkeling around the island offers a very unique experience finding giant starfish and conch shells! Plus the views are spectacular! And you get to see monkeys! Call 787-850-7881 or, see the Front Desk Staff to contact Captain Paco, of the “La Paseadora” and schedule a boat ride to see the monkeys and snorkel the waters. His normal price is $60/person, but for groups he will lower his price significantly.

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

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.monicalinville.com or call 787/436-3153

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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