The Beaches of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a stunning geographical sight; its coast is well known for the 248 officially recognized beaches. How wouldn't it, since it is a Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, East of the Dominican Republic. The ocean around Puerto Rico is very deep.From the 78 municipals, 44 of them are on the coastline of Puerto Rico; where many hidden beaches are found.
I wrote about Culebrita Island which is part of the Culebra Island (one of our 78 Municipals) and in my personal opinion, it has the best beaches, but Puerto Rico is the Island known as "the great land of the valiant and noble Lord", everything is delightful! Like the whole world is.
Enjoy in this Hub beaches of Puerto Rico!
Blue Flag
The award of a Blue Flag is for one season at a time. This award is based within:
- Environmental Education & Information
- Water Quality
- Environmental Management
- Safety
- Services
Beaches of Puerto Rico Awarded with Blue Flag
Muncipal
| Beach Name
|
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Cabo Rojo
| Boqueron
|
Carolina
| Balneareo
|
San Juan
| Escambron
|
Ponce
| Caja de Muertos
|
Toa Baja
| Punta Salinas
|
Fajardo
| Seven Seas
|
Vieques
| Sun Bay
|
Luquillo
| Balneario Monserrate
|
Diversity in the Beaches of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico beaches are not private. All of them have the unique aspect that they provide a way to attract people. You will find them as spots for:
- Anchoring
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Camping
- Swimming
- Family Gathering
- Jet Skiing
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Sun bathing
- Walking or running
- Riding a horse
- All of them offer moments to relax, think
- Being grateful
Beaches of Puerto Rico on the Northern Coast
The North of Puerto Rico is located to the west of San Juan (Capital of Puerto Rico) up to Isabela Municipal. It is known as "Porta Atlantico". To the North is found the deepest point known in the Atlantic Ocean, called the Puerto Rico Trench. The Atlantic waters are typically rough and wavy with strong currents. The Northern Coastline has natural wall formations which surrounds almost all the beaches creating spots of calm waters safe for bathing and swimming. The beaches you will find are (alphabetically ordered):
- Arecibo, The Posa del Obispo
- Barceloneta, Puerto de las Vacas
- Dorado, Manuel Morales
- Isabela, Jobos
- Isabela, Middles
- Manati, Los Tubos
- Manati, Mar Chiquita
- San Juan, Condado
- San Juan, Escambrón
- San Juan, Ocean Park
- San Juan, Parque del Indio
- San Juan, Pine Grove
- San Juan, Punta Las Marias
- Vega Baja, Puerto Nuevo
Beaches of Puerto Rico on the Eastern Coast
Driving from East of San Juan you will be heading to the Northeast and Eastern coast of Puerto Rico. This road provides a pleasant scenery. The Northeast is known as "Northeast Ecological Corridor". Before you get to the Airport of Carolina, you may want to drive along the coast, where you can either walk or bike through the boardwalk of Piñones and enjoy the the beaches. The lagoon is also at the side of the coast for you to kayak. You will find something to eat or things to buy along the journey, since almost all along the east coast "kioskos" and malls are available as you get to the following beaches (alphabetically ordered):
- Carolina, Balneario
- Carolina, Isla Verde
- Culebra, Flamenco
- Culebra, Playa Carlos Rosario
- Culebra, Playa Tamarindo
- Culebra, The Wall
- Fajardo, El Convento
- Fajardo, Seven Seas
- Loiza, Piñones
- Luquillo, Balneario La Monserrate
- Naguabo, Húcares
- Vieques, Blue
- Vieques, Green
- Vieques, Navio
- Vieques, Red
- Vieques, Sun Bay
Beaches of Puerto Rico on the Western Coast
The Western coast is known as "Portal del Sol". This side of the island has variability in the wave regime, shelf width, shelf break depth, and shore line. The west is toward where the wind blows (leeward). It may receive refracted waves. Some of the beaches are:
- Aguada, Playa el Mameyito
- Aguada, Espinar
- Agaudilla Gas Chambers
- Aguadilla Wilderness
- Aguadilla, Crash Boat
- Añasco, El Puente
- Cabo Rojo, Boqueron Beach
- Cabo Rojo, Combate
- Mayaguez, Mami
- Mayaguez, Guanajibo
- Rincon, Domes
- Rincon, Puntas
- Rincon, Steps
- Rincon, Tres Palmas
Beaches of Puerto Rico on the Southern Coast
The South side of Puerto Rico is known for its dry and flat topography, The Atlantic gives rough water to Puerto Rico; and the South receives the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea. It is known as "Porta Caribe"The following beaches are some you may find (alphabetically ordered):
- Guanica, Caña Gorda
- Guanica, Guilligan Island
- Guanica, La Jungla
- Guanica, Las Paldas
- Guanica, Playa Santa
- Guayanilla, Ventana
- Guayanilla, Emajagua
- Lajas, La Parguera
- Patilla, Villa Pesquera
- Ponce, El Tuque
- Ponce, Caja de Muerto
- Ponce, Isla de Gatas
- Salinas, Cayo Matías
- Santa Isabel, Jauca
Conclusion
I hope you perceived the splendor that our beaches offer. We are waiting for you to visit us and enjoy our island and the beaches of Puerto Rico.
Blessings to all!
© Maria Magdalena Ruiz O"Farrill
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© 2013 Maria Magdalena Ruiz O'Farrill