Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2018 | Page 470
Destination Attractions to Discover
in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico offers over 189 tourist attractions,
including walking tours through Old San Juan,
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San
Cristobal and the Bacardi Distillery. The Island
also offers salsa tours that visit famous places
to dance your heart out, caving systems like
Cueva Ventana, Toro Verde Adventure Park and El
Yunque rainforest – the largest rainforest in the
U.S. While nature takes its course, many trails of El
Yunque are already open – including the Angelito
Trail, La Coca Falls and the Yakahu Tower.
The islands of Culebra and Vieques are ready
to welcome visitors, too. Culebra is home to
Flamenco Beach, recognized as one of the most
beautiful beaches in the world. There are day
excursions to the islands if you are staying in
mainland Puerto Rico.
The bioluminescent bays are an experience not
to miss, and Puerto Rico has three of the world’s
five. The reflection of microorganisms causes
the water to glow when touched. Puerto Rico’s
bioluminescent bays are located in Mosquito
Bay in Vieques; Laguna Grande in Fajardo; and La
Parguera in Lajas.
There are lots of culinary options with more than
1,885 restaurants across the Island, including
Culebra and Vieques. Puerto Rico is a foodie’s
paradise.
For those looking for golf and added
entertainment, the Island offers 13 professional
golf courses, 16 casinos and plenty of nightlife
options like bars and clubs.