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  1. islander365 avatar

    Anybody G/Bi/Curious in Western Puerto Rico Jan 25 - Mar 4?

    by islander365 18 January 2012

    I am from New Jersey and am a mature and easy-going man, an incurable "islander" who will arrive in a surfing, snorkeling, diving, and…

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    RE: NW Puerto Rico Winter 2012 Aguadilla-Aguada-Rincon-Mayaguez-CaboRojo

    by islander365 18 January 2012

    Well, five days away from arrival in western Puerto Rico. Anyone?

  3. senang avatar

    Re: Help find rhythm in rincon.

    by senang 02 January 2012

    Do you have a rental car? A couple years ago, based in the general Rincon area, we went to Guajataca State Park and hiked to Cave of…

  4. islander365 avatar

    Re: NW Puerto Rico Winter 2012 Aguadilla-Aguada-Rincon-Mayaguez-CaboRojo

    by islander365 26 October 2011

    Six weeks and not one reply of any sort. Not an active venue here, I guess, for advice and exchange of observations and experience about…

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Scuba diving at Mona Island

    by mgtraveler 01 October 2011

    Orin, I have not dived there either, although it sounds like an awesome place. I always thought it was mainly accessible by liveaboard…

  6. clarkcoan avatar

    Re: Puerto Rico or USVI

    by clarkcoan 11 September 2011

    I would go to San German, PR. Here's what Lonely Planet says about it: Introducing San Germán .Puerto Rico’s second-oldest city (after…

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    RE: Month of Fun & Relaxation

    by JoseKevo 20 August 2011

    Aguadilla/Isabela, Aguada/Rincón and that northwestern tip of the island between Mayagüez and Arecibo are +decent+ but also rather removed…

  8. Ajilimojili avatar

    Re: Are you puertorican, or a big puerto rico fan, then i really need your help

    by Ajilimojili 26 March 2011

    You did not say what your budget is, how long you'll be staying and the kind of activities you enjoy. Do you want to be in the San Juan…

  9. realpuertorico avatar

    RE: Accomodation on PR without advance reservation?

    by realpuertorico 17 January 2011

    Hi...Luis from Guanica, Puerto Rico. It depends what part of the Island you want to visit. There are low end to midrange places to…

  10. beibolugo98 avatar

    RE: Spanish Colonial San German

    by beibolugo98 29 July 2010

    San German is a beautiful colonial city in the southwest of PR. It's the second oldest town in the island, going back to the 1530's or…

  11. Orin avatar

    Flea and farmers markets in western PR

    by Orin 15 January 2010

    Hi, Does anybody know of any flea markets or farmers markets on the western end of the island? I have heard of one in Mayagüez but am…

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    RE: Plannign my next trip (Cuba - Haiti - Dominincan Republic - Puerto Rico)

    by JoseKevo 28 October 2009

    Just googled [Ferries del Caribe|http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=Ferries+del+Caribe&aq=f&oq=&aqi=] out of curiosity, and…

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    RE: Plannign my next trip (Cuba - Haiti - Dominincan Republic - Puerto Rico)

    by 2travel2know 27 October 2009

    Between Cuba and Haïti you'll need to fly. I believe Cubana or Aerocaribbean fly non-stop between the islands, another option is COPA…

  14. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Plannign my next trip (Cuba - Haiti - Dominincan Republic - Puerto Rico)

    by JoseKevo 27 October 2009

    Even though you speak Spanish, the same as Parryander has written about Haiti could apply to Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. There…

  15. senang avatar

    RE: Western Puerto Rico

    by senang 01 October 2009

    Thanks inola for the heads up on the Cavern, the mountain roads and the Lago Vista Hotel. The hotel looks fabulous and a good way to…

  16. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Western Puerto Rico

    by JoseKevo 30 September 2009

    Senang - thank you so much! Street-side parking in Mayaguez is quite doable and easily found; I always suggest pushing in the side-view…

  17. inola avatar

    Re: Western Puerto Rico

    by inola 30 September 2009

    The cave is open (June 2009), but was a bit disappointing. OK, it is a big cave, but not what I expected from all the fantastic reviews.…

  18. senang avatar

    RE: Western Puerto Rico

    by senang 30 September 2009

    Thanks for all the good advise, JoseKevo. I'll definitely call ahead to the Caverns; maybe we'll wander through Bosque Estatal Guajataca…

  19. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Western Puerto Rico

    by JoseKevo 30 September 2009

    Aguadilla is a fairly good-sized town with grocery and liquor stores to buy rum, mixers, and basically any other things to consider. …

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    RE: Is Puerto Rico inexpensive?

    by JoseKevo 06 August 2009

    Almost everyone in Puerto Rico is bilingual. I've had entire dialogues with me speaking in Spanish and the other people speaking in English…

  21. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Is Puerto Rico inexpensive?

    by JoseKevo 02 August 2009

    You're probably going to find Puerto Rico even more expensive than Costa Rica! Yes, I know and was terribly put-off by what I paid for…

  22. Lanafromhawaii avatar

    Is Puerto Rico inexpensive?

    by Lanafromhawaii 02 August 2009

    I'm considering studying in Mayaguez, PR and I was wondering what costs were like. I recently was studying in Costa Rica and it was so…

  23. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Puerto Rico, Dominican or Mexico

    by JoseKevo 27 April 2009

    If you base somewhere around San Juan, you're within less than an hour's drive of El Yunque rainforest, Luquillo and numerous beach areas,…

  24. wrldtrv avatar

    RE: 4 day PR trip

    by wrldtrv 08 April 2009

    I would try to get to Rio Grande for #3. It's definitely laid back but there are also some nice resorts. It's also not too far off the…

  25. JoseKevo avatar

    RE: Four months on a Carribean island?

    by JoseKevo 01 February 2009

    If you're willing to compromise, Puerto Rico or St. Croix would best fit your budget for long-term rental and flights. In PR, I would…

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