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Re: Considering PR

by donchocho 30 March 2012

This restored coffee plantation is set in a lush tropical area near Ponce and is well worth the effort to see it. Reservations are required…
RE: cheap hotels, adventure

by eddie964 01 March 2012

Puerto Rico is not cheap. If you have camping gear you can stay for $20 a night at the fantastic campsites along Flamenco Beach in Culebra.…
Re: Puerto Rico v St Lucia

by donchocho 26 February 2012

St Lucia will be easier and maybe more relaxing to visit. San Juan is a major city and rental cars are mandatory to visit the island…
Re: Help find rhythm in rincon.

by donchocho 09 January 2012

Take the kids snorkelling off Coffin Island on the south coast and visit Ponce's excellent, cheap and perfectly sized Art Museum while…
Re: Puerto Rico for 2 weeks or more...

by donchocho 08 January 2012

It will be very hard to find a room for $40 in PR, but if your itinerary takes you through the colonial city of Ponce, this centric hotel…
Re: Puerto Rico 2 Week Itinerary

by donchocho 06 January 2012

Some sights to see if you stop in Ponce. The Serralles Castle has great views. [Ponce Attractions|http://www.travelponce.com/Ponce-attr…
RE: Puerto Rico 2 Week Itinerary

by LuisaC 31 December 2011

Hi Sab180 : ) From San Juan it's not bad to get to the Observatory, make sure you leave very early in the morning and head back to…
RE: biking in Puerto Rico

by melialva 10 December 2011

Hi, It's been a long time since the original post but for future reference I wanted to give you guys some info. I was born an raised in…
Re: sleep in the car is an option in 5-day trip to Puerto Rico?

by irian0090 24 November 2011

Hi I can't recommend you to sleep in the car. It can be an option, but maybe some risky (it isn't common). But you know, you can do a…
RE: sleep in the car is an option in 5-day trip to Puerto Rico?

by JoseKevo 12 November 2011

While possible, it's certainly less than ideal! When initially discovering the island about 15-years ago, I cluelessly planned a driving/ca…
sleep in the car is an option in 5-day trip to Puerto Rico?

by hiac 12 November 2011

Hi, I plan a 5-day solo trip to Puerto Rico next Thursday. will rent a Chevy HHR, it's a driving tour (San Juan --> Rio Camuy Cave park…
RE: Itinerary - Puerto Rico

by donchocho 05 November 2011

Ponce will take a full day if you spend any time in its many museums, La Guancha, the Tibes arqueological site and the Buena Vista Hacienda…
Re: Avoiding tacky over-run parts of Thailand

by Alex2306 11 September 2011

I thought that Ponce was a prostitute's minder.
Re: trip to PR postponed for now

by mary615 08 September 2011

Just a follow up: We went ahead with our trip. Left Fl. Aug 30 for 6 wonderful days. I'm so glad we did. The weather was perfect,…
RE: Itinerary - Puerto Rico

by JoseKevo 22 August 2011

Yes, it looks very doable and enjoyable. For day #3, just keep heading east on Ashford-Isla Verde Avenidas and it will feed you into…
Re: Young Old Fogies-First PR Trip

by donchocho 03 August 2011

If you go see the museums and architectural landmarks of Ponce, Caribbean Images runs eco-friendly snorkel tours around Coffin Island…
RE: Young Old Fogies-First PR Trip

by mgtraveler 02 August 2011

Nothing terribly original in my recommendations, but I'd recommend visits to Ponce, El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Arecibo Observatory and,…
Re: PR in winter months, just me

by yaskaira23 21 July 2011

HI, I agree with joseKevo.. but if you want to be close to a medical facility I really recomend not going to Vieques or Culebra cause…
RE: Friends wedding in Punta Cana/I hate beaches

by JoseKevo 05 June 2011

Second the recommendation for heading from PUJ - SJU, which American Eagle does fly, and then with frequent flights in/out of Puerto Rico…
Re: Friends wedding in Punta Cana/I hate beaches

by donchocho 02 June 2011

Try to squeeze in a full day tour of Santo Domingo, which boasts a nice colonial zone and the impressive Columbus lighthouse (Faro de…
Re: Parking in Old San Juan area (Sheraton)

by donchocho 06 May 2011

Ask the Sheraton folks how to get to the nearby Doña Fela parking lot. [Ponce tourism link|http://www.travelponce.com/Ponce-attractions.…
RE: Are you puertorican, or a big puerto rico fan, then i really need your help

by donchocho 24 March 2011

Boqueron is one of the most popular beaches for LOCALS, as it is pretty far from mainstream San Juan. On the way there or back you can…
RE: Motel 6, super 8 or other chains

by JoseKevo 12 February 2011

Hey Weaver; wish I could be more encouraging but the days of cheap rooms in Puerto Rico went away 12+ years ago. Here's what PR considers…
Re: Scuba diving on the mainland--what's the best and cheapest place?

by Desert Plop 17 January 2011

This company normally does snorkel trips to the reefs around Coffin Island (Caja de Muertos) off the colonial city of Ponce, but they…
RE: Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

by JoseKevo 07 December 2010

Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic could be easily combined, but you'd probably need a connecting flight between the two on American Eagle…