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Aguadilla Ice-Skating Rink

(787-819-5555 x 221), Aguadilla.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Daily
The first ice-skating rink in the Caribbean.

Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center & Trails

(787-851-7258), PR301, Cabo Rojo.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed on federal Holidays.
Exhibits and a short movie about the refuge, photography and wildlife observation, five-mile biking trail.

Hiking trails open to the public
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m Mon.-Fri.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sat.

Cabo Rojo Salt Flats

(787-851-2999), PR301, Cabo Rojo.
The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats Visitors’ Center and observation tower are open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thu.-Sun. There are three hiking trails.

Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo

(787-832-6330), Mayagüez.
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Wed.-Sun. & Holidays
Features lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys, and other animals in a natural tropical setting. Exhibits include an aviary and a butterfly house.

Ermita San Antonio de Padua de La Tuna

(787-872-0059), Isabela.
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
These ruins are considered one of Isabela’s bestknown tourism sites. Free admission.

Eugenio María de Hostos Museum

(787-834-4263), Río Cañas Arriba barrio, Mayagüez.
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon.- Fri.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sat., Sun. & Holidays
The museum celebrates the life of Hostos, one of Puerto Rico’s and Latin America’s greatest philosophers and national heroes. Free admission.

Finca El Girasol

(939-402-7967), PR116 at km 26.2, Guánica.
Visit and enjoy the 10-cuerda farm where lovely sunflowers are grown and sold. Daily 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Gozalandia Waterfalls

(787-896-1550 x 117), PR446, San Sebastián.
Also known as Charca El Roble or Charca de la Leche, the site has impressive falls.

Guánica Dry Forest

(787-821-5706), Guánica.
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mon.-Sun.
This United Nations Biosphere Reserve features 11,000 acres and is inhabited by more than 600 types of plants and animals.

Los Morrillos Lighthouse

(787-851-1025 x 116), Cabo Rojo.
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed.-Sun.
The tower is a great photo op and an excellent place to enjoy the sun and the sea breeze.

La Parguera Nature Reserve

(787-899-5891), La Parguera, Lajas.
Its valuable marine resources include coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and a bioluminescent bay. The Playita Rosada recreation area (open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) features the largest natural pool in the Caribbean.

Monte del Estado Ecological Park

(787-873-5632), Maricao.
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun.
Features campgrounds, trails, and plenty of room in which to enjoy the scenery and observe the island’s native flora and fauna.

Porta Coeli Religious Art Museum

(787-892-5845), San Germán.
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Wed.-Sun.
The former convent chapel, built in 1606, is one of the oldest in the New World.

Poza Teodoro

PR446 at km 12.5, Isabela.
A beach area ideal for children to play and adults to relax. Huge rocks protect this beach “pool” from the ocean waves. From the shore, you can enjoy a superb spectacle by watching waves crashing against the rock walls

Rincón Lighthouse & Park

(787-823-5024), Rincón.
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. daily.
The tower is a great photo-op and the park is a perfect place for whale-watching. Visitors’ center.

Surf N’ Fun Water Park

(787-659-7440 x 3011, 3003), PR2 at km 174.2, San Germán.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sat., Sun. and Holidays.
The park is decorated with sea creatures and includes a giant wave pool, slides, giant interactive
games platform, tennis and beach volleyball courts, and a passive river.