Things to do in Isabela & Around
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Happy Belly’s
When the swell is good you could almost surf right up to the verandah here and place your lunch order with the dude waiter before paddling back out to catch a last wave. Perched above magnificent Playa Jobos, Happy Belly’s confronts the sea head on, offering front-row seats for one of Puerto Rico’s most visually dazzling surfing ‘shows.’ Food is of the simple burger and fish variety, but this place is more about setting than scrumptious cuisine. Order a cold Medalla beer and grab a wooden booth among the suntanned surf groupies and boogie boarders. There are also rooms available here.
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La Cueva Submarina Dive Shop
La Cueva Submarina Dive Shop - named after the nearby underwater caves - is situated on Rte 466 at Playa Jobos and offers a complete list of dives and dive courses, including underwater cavern dives for skilled divers ($55), as well as guided snorkeling and scuba safaris for inexperienced divers.
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El Pescador
This decent spot just west of Isabela does excellent seafood with a Caribbean twist. Beyond the fresh fish and loyal following of locals, there’s evening karaoke mixed in with the occasional live salsa and meringue band.
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Hotel Restaurante Ocean Front
Tiny glowing lights and wavy green plants give this restaurant a relaxed, romantic atmosphere that perfectly complements the seafood dishes. The owner is famous for his secret salmon recipe. Live music nightly. Rooms available.
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Cano’s Trattoria Italiana
A new location 8 miles east of Isabela has worked wonders for Cano’s and added a nice touch of Tuscany to the otherwise cultureless Hwy 2. Cano’s has deep-dish lasagna, calzones, homemade pastas and great pizza.
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Cafetín Vista al Lado
If you are exploring karst country, stop on the east side of Lago Guajataca for some grilled chicken or pork. You can eat it at a picnic table with a view of the lake and dairy farms. There’s also live music.
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Hang Loose Surf Shop
The shop has a complete selection of gear. Lots of overseas surfers come here to rent boards ($30 a day) for their surfin’ safari around Puerto Rico. You can get lessons, too.
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Tropical Trail Rides
You can take a ride along the fields, dunes and beaches with Tropical Trail Rides, which works out of stables at Playa Shacks.
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Mi Casita Tropical
Mi Casita attracts a similar crowd and the two places often swap patrons all night.
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