PUERTO RICO CELEBRATES FIVE OF THE BEST BEACHES
Mar Chiquita Beach is a natural pool on the north coast and most often posted on Instagram Photo Credit Discover Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is the perfect beach destination for a post-pandemic escape. With nearly 300 beaches and 270 miles of Caribbean coastline to choose from, there is a sandy retreat for every type of traveler. From those who enjoy surfing and swimming to those who covet a day on a black sandy beach or a stay in a luxury beachfront resort near San Juan, Puerto Rican beaches await.
Best Award-Winning Beach – Flamenco Beach, Culebra
Flamenco Beach is one of the finest spots of sand in the Caribbean and has been heralded as the second most beautiful beach in the world by The Discovery Channel. Located on Culebra Island off the coast of Puerto Rico, the beach extends for a mile and is framed by majestic hills and tropical palm trees. Known for its crystal clear and calm turquoise waters, the inlet is a haven for snorkeling, swimming, and simply relaxing. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best beaches, most recently Flamenco Beach was named in the top 10 of TripAdvisor’s best beaches in the Caribbean for 2021’, making the award-winning beach a dream destination for future travels.
Best Black Sand Beach – Black Sand Beach, Vieques `
Black Sand Beach is one of Puerto Rico’s most rare and dramatic beaches, ideal for travelers looking to explore a hidden Caribbean gem. Set against a rugged shoreline, Black Sand Beach is located on the south side of Vieques Island, an enchanting island off the coast of mainland Puerto Rico, home to the world’s brightest bioluminescent bay, a pristine wildlife refuge and a plethora of secret beach escapes. After following a short coastal trail, travelers will be rewarded with the stunning scenery and shifting volcanic sand art of this secluded beach spot.
Flamenco Beach on Culebra Island is nirvana for snorkeling Photo Credit Discover Puerto Rico
Best Instagram Beach – Mar Chiquita, Manatí
Mar Chiquita is one of the most popular natural pools on the north coast of Puerto Rico, a picture-perfect spot with glistening azure waters. Mar Chiquita translates to Little Sea, an apt description of the cove protected from the Atlantic sea by two limestone outcroppings that shelter the beautiful beach. A firm favorite on the Island, food trucks serve beachgoers traditional Puerto Rican fritters and refreshing drinks on the weekends.
Best Luxury Hotel Beach – Isla Verde, near San Juan Isla Verde is Puerto Rico’s premier beach destination for family travelers. With an array of luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as proximity to the heart of San Juan, the palm tree-lined beach is a slice of Caribbean heaven. The golden sand shores are divided into three main beaches: Pine Grove, Alambique and Carolina. The latter of which is home to the beachfront Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, Ritz-Carlton San Juan, and Courtyard by Marriott Beach Resort, hotels that allow visitors to experience a city slick beach holiday.
Best Surfing Beach – Domes Beach, Rincón
On the northwest tip of Puerto Rico, Domes Beach is a year-round surfer’s paradise. Home to some of the best surf breaks on the Island, the beach is a hotspot for various surf competitions, including the Corona Pro Surf. Named after the white dome emerging from the surrounding lush vegetation, this beach is best known for whale watching during winter. Migrating humpback whales pass by Rincón from January to March and can be viewed from the historic Punta Higüero lighthouse or from the surf, as the locals do. The winter months are also best for bigger waves and is the best spot from which to experience a spectacular sunrise surf.
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About Discover Puerto Rico
Discover Puerto Rico is a newly established private, not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination. The DMO brings prosperity to the people of Puerto Rico by collaboratively promoting the Island’s diversity and uniqueness for leisure and business travel, and events. It is responsible for all global marketing, sales, and promotion of the destination and works collaboratively with key local governmental and non-governmental players throughout Puerto Rico’s visitor economy and community at large, to empower economic growth. To discover all the beauty the Island has to offer, visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
Domes Beach in Rincón is the best surfing beach on the island Photo Credit Discover Puerto Rico
Luxury on the shores of Grand Anse Beach Photo Credit Silversands Grenada
