Guidebook for Fajardo
Food Scene
Within walking distance of the house. Run by one of the most beautiful souls you will ever meet, Gladys Cuadrado, Las Vistas Cafe offers a full menu of exquisite breakfast and brunch dishes. This is a particularly good spot if you have any dietary restrictions (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, or other food allergies). This is not a place for a quick bite, but a place to thoroughly enjoy Puerto Rico and food made with great care. Gladys uses predominantly local ingredients from her garden and the island. The Las Vistas Seasonal Fruit Platter is a must have
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Las Vistas Café
#83 C. 2Within walking distance of the house. Run by one of the most beautiful souls you will ever meet, Gladys Cuadrado, Las Vistas Cafe offers a full menu of exquisite breakfast and brunch dishes. This is a particularly good spot if you have any dietary restrictions (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, or other food allergies). This is not a place for a quick bite, but a place to thoroughly enjoy Puerto Rico and food made with great care. Gladys uses predominantly local ingredients from her garden and the island. The Las Vistas Seasonal Fruit Platter is a must have
Rest. El Pescador
One of three places in Fajardo to get Fresh Fish.
One of three places to get fresh fish in Fajardo. Great Lobster and a wonderful patio setting. Make a reservation. You will need it. Especially in July.
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La Estación
One of three places to get fresh fish in Fajardo. Great Lobster and a wonderful patio setting. Make a reservation. You will need it. Especially in July.
They have great drinks and decent traditional PR food with good service.
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Ocean View
Carretera Cabezas de San JuanThey have great drinks and decent traditional PR food with good service.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a new bar on the backside of Suenos del Mar in Las Croabas. The band plays on Thursday-Saturday and Salsa dancing is the dance of the night. There is a full bar, lots of atmosphere and a very nice breeze. Please double check to see if they are still in business since the Hurricane Maria.
Sueños del Mar
Carretera Cabezas de San JuanThis is a new bar on the backside of Suenos del Mar in Las Croabas. The band plays on Thursday-Saturday and Salsa dancing is the dance of the night. There is a full bar, lots of atmosphere and a very nice breeze. Please double check to see if they are still in business since the Hurricane Maria.
Arts & Culture
You can't go to Puerto Rico without walking through the iconic colorful streets of old San Juan. Go early in the morning, come back in the evening. Park in the Public Garage near the Cruise Ship Port. Have a designated driver and do some iconic bar hopping, shopping and see the forts. Its a great day to be had.
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Old San Juan
100 C. de la FortalezaYou can't go to Puerto Rico without walking through the iconic colorful streets of old San Juan. Go early in the morning, come back in the evening. Park in the Public Garage near the Cruise Ship Port. Have a designated driver and do some iconic bar hopping, shopping and see the forts. Its a great day to be had.
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoSanturce Art Walk
Parks & Nature
Icacos is the best beach near Las Croabas but you must take a water taxi to get there. East Coast Water taxis is who we recommend. Esther and Capt Lucas can accommodate up to 8 passengers at a time and they located down at the pier in Las Croabas. Call them at 787-518-8337. Tell them you are a guest of Villa Turquesa. Pack a cooler with cold beverages and lunch. You can also take a portable grill and some float noodles. We have everything you need at the villa for a trip to the beach or to Icacos.
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Cayo Icacos
Icacos is the best beach near Las Croabas but you must take a water taxi to get there. East Coast Water taxis is who we recommend. Esther and Capt Lucas can accommodate up to 8 passengers at a time and they located down at the pier in Las Croabas. Call them at 787-518-8337. Tell them you are a guest of Villa Turquesa. Pack a cooler with cold beverages and lunch. You can also take a portable grill and some float noodles. We have everything you need at the villa for a trip to the beach or to Icacos.
Are you psychically fit and up for a challenge? Turn your adventure up to 11 with this climbing/caving adventure tour. You will get dirty. You will get wet. You will be climbing in dark caves. But it is an adventure like no other and you will see some very cool things. While very fun, and no climbing/spelunking experience is necessary, please note this is a psychically challenging adventure tour that does require some balance and endurance. If you're up to it, we promise you will not be disappointed.
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Aventuras Tierra Adentro, Inc.
268 Av. Jesús T. PiñeroAre you psychically fit and up for a challenge? Turn your adventure up to 11 with this climbing/caving adventure tour. You will get dirty. You will get wet. You will be climbing in dark caves. But it is an adventure like no other and you will see some very cool things. While very fun, and no climbing/spelunking experience is necessary, please note this is a psychically challenging adventure tour that does require some balance and endurance. If you're up to it, we promise you will not be disappointed.
Hike up to El Mina falls and swim in the crisp, cool waters of the waterfalls!
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Bosque Nacional El Yunque - Centro de Visitantes El Portalito
Puerto Rico 191Hike up to El Mina falls and swim in the crisp, cool waters of the waterfalls!
Beach is 5 minutes from the house by car, 15 minute hike....however, IT IS A HIKE UPHILL ON THE RETURN. I wouldn't recommend it if you have a bunch of stuff with you. There is plenty of space to park on the street unless it's July which is high season for locals. Then you will need to pay $10 to park.
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Seven Seas Beach
Beach is 5 minutes from the house by car, 15 minute hike....however, IT IS A HIKE UPHILL ON THE RETURN. I wouldn't recommend it if you have a bunch of stuff with you. There is plenty of space to park on the street unless it's July which is high season for locals. Then you will need to pay $10 to park.
Bahía Bioluminiscente
BioBay Fajardo
Shopping
This is a good place to spend the day at the beach, eating local food and shopping for locally made arts and crafts. Then after dark, the bars all open and many of them have live music.
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La Taqueria Wepa
56 C. MarginalThis is a good place to spend the day at the beach, eating local food and shopping for locally made arts and crafts. Then after dark, the bars all open and many of them have live music.
Costco membership required, but they carry the best produce on the island.
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Costco Wholesale
1185 Av. 65 de InfanteríaCostco membership required, but they carry the best produce on the island.
This is a super walmart. They don't have a good selection of produce but they carry beer and wine. Plus any essentials you may need.
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Walmart
150 Carr 940This is a super walmart. They don't have a good selection of produce but they carry beer and wine. Plus any essentials you may need.
Essentials
This is the best place to do your general grocery shopping in Fajardo if you plan on cooking. You may also purchase beer and alcohol here.
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ralphs food warehouse
Calle IgualdadThis is the best place to do your general grocery shopping in Fajardo if you plan on cooking. You may also purchase beer and alcohol here.
Good sized Walgreens and has essentials needed if you are arriving late at night. Located 10 minutes from house.
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Walgreens
4203 C. MarginalGood sized Walgreens and has essentials needed if you are arriving late at night. Located 10 minutes from house.
The selection is good, it’s the closet grocery store to the house, and the produce is the freshest you’ll find outside of Costco. However, the fresh produce and meat is much more expensive than Costco so I would make this your destination for smaller groups or fewer days.
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Supermercado Pueblo Fajardo
Avenue el ConquistadorThe selection is good, it’s the closet grocery store to the house, and the produce is the freshest you’ll find outside of Costco. However, the fresh produce and meat is much more expensive than Costco so I would make this your destination for smaller groups or fewer days.
Sightseeing
Very close to the house. Entrance located on Seven Seas Beach just 5 minutes from the house. An easy hike, but not great for strollers as it is along a sandy/dirt trail.
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Fajardo Lighthouse
Very close to the house. Entrance located on Seven Seas Beach just 5 minutes from the house. An easy hike, but not great for strollers as it is along a sandy/dirt trail.