WORLD NORTH AMERICA PUERTO RICO ISABELA


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Isabela

Isabela is a city on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a protectorate of the United States of America.
Get in

Because Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, American Citizens DO NOT have to present a passport to enter Puerto Rico.
By Plane
You can fly directly from Newark via Continental Airlines, from Atlanta via Delta Connection, from New York via jetBlue Airways, and from Orlando via jetBlue Airways and Pan Am into Rafael Hernandez International Airport. Hotels have shuttles to and from the airport.

By Car
Drive from Aguadilla is about 20 minutes via I-PR-2

Get around

Isabela is serve by Interstate PR-2. I-PR-2 to the East connects it with Quebradillas, Camuy, Hatillo, and eventually to San Juan via Arecibo. To the West with Aguadilla and from there, it connects it with Aguada and Añasco to the South. Other roads include State-Road 459 to San Antonio Village, State-Road 4466 to Bajuras and Jobos two great beach spots.

See
  • Bewitched Well "Pozo Brujo" - Is a freshwater well.
  • Cacique Rock "Monumento al Indio" - An art work honoring Puerto Rican taino heritage and Chief Cacique Mabodomaca.
  • Guajataca Forest - Natural Spot that consists of 46 hiking trails, an observation tower, camping and karst areas.
  • Guajataca Tunnel - Built in 1911 for sugarcane trains, this tunnel is located at the beautiful Guajataca Beach.
  • Isabela City Hall "Alcaldia" - Built in 1922.
  • Jacinto's Well "Pozo de Jacinto" - Water site of rough waves. The tale of Jacinto is that when you ask it for a cow the water would get extremely rough
  • San Antonio de Padua Cathedral
  • San Antonio de la Tuna Ruins - Ruins of the original location of Isabela back in 1725.


  • Beaches
  • Bajuras Beach
  • Blue Hole - is the best place for snorkeling over the Norht coast.
  • El Pastillo Beach
  • Guajataca Beach - Great for tanning not for swimming due to strong currents.
  • Jobos Beach
  • Montones Beach - Great for kids since is outcropped by a coral that forms a protected area and creates a huge wave-spray on the ocean side.
  • Punta Sardinera Beach - Originally a port for Spanish ships
  • Shacks Beach


  • Buy

    Isabela complements the region's commercial activity. It has an strategically located commercial center on Interstate PR-2.
  • Plaza Isabela


  • There are also stores along the highway and in the downtown area.

    Eat
  • Eclipse Restaurant & Bar
  • El Pescador
  • Ocean Front Restaurant
  • Olas y Arena
  • Paladares


  • Sleep
  • Costa Dorada Beach Resort/Villas de Costa Dorada
  • Ocean Front Hotel
  • Parador Villas del Mar Hau
  • Villa Montaña Beach Resort

  • ...



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    Hotels in Isabela
    Villa Montana Beach Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
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    Set on the northwest coastline of Puerto Rico, Villa Montana is a world onto its own, the beach on one side, sheer cliffs on the other. Villa units are positioned throughout the resort, along paths bordered by beautiful flowering bushes and manicured lawns. A magical place on a magical island. ... more
     
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    Walking Tour of Old San Juan for Cruise Ship Passengers 4 hours

    Especially tailored to suit cruise ship passengers in transit, this tour offers the ins and outs of a magically historic and fortress city!

    Discover how much fun it is to explore Old San Juan, a 16th century Spanish colonial city, during a specialized theme orientated, historical, cultural and entertaining morning or evening walking tour.

    Explore historical buildings and courtyards. Your guide will narrate pirate stories, legends and historical facts as you explore 12 sites - famous and infamous - in scenic Old San Juan. You will also visit locations where Hollywood movies where filmed in Old San Juan.

    Experience the Puerto Rican culture with this carefully designed non-touristy route, so you can feel like a local resident of Old San Juan.

    If you listen carefully to the Trade Winds you just might hear the sounds of battles that took place long, long ago.

    This tour gives you the chance to truly discover the historical buildings and courtyards of the only Fortress City in the entire Caribbean!

    At time of booking, you must select either the Day Walking Tour of Old San Juan, or the Night Tales in Old San Juan Walking Tour.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details


    El Yunque Rainforest Hiking departing San Juan 6.5 hours

    El Yunque, Puerto Rico

    El Yunque, which gets its name from an Indian spirit Yuquiye meaning 'Forest of Clouds', features over 240 species of plants and wildlife, waterfalls, streams and hiking trails leading to enticing tropical locations.

    There are many ways to see the rainforest but this Hiking Tour excursion will have you viewing typical native towns until you begin your ascent by bus on a modern road through rapidly changing vistas of amazing vegetation, tree orchids, giants ferns, wild flowers, tropical hardwoods, spectacular waterfalls, and views of the entire northeast coast.

    You'll stop at the most beautiful photographic sights - Jokahu Tower, hike to La Mina (35 minutes each way) then and swim or dip the cool water of La Mina Falls (10 minute stop). Make sure you have a good breakfast before this tour!

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    Hiking the Guajataca Forest Varies

    Hiking the Guajataca Forest

    Your tourist guide and certified driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will provide general information about Puerto Rico and the forest during the 3 hour roundtrip journey, on which you will cover 80% of the Island's Karst zone, drive over the two longest bridges in the Caribbean and enjoy an unforgettable Atlantic Ocean view!

    The Guajataca Forest is located in the northwest section of Puerto Rico and has the largest hiking trail system of Puerto Rico. It has a system of 27 miles of trails that offers an excellent opportunity to appreciate the flora and fauna of this unique habitat. All trails are in their natural stages, well maintained and designed for foot travel only.

    The forest is considered an unique natural area because of its tropical karst topography characterized by clusters of sub conical haystack hills called 'mogotes'. The natural areas of the forest provides habitat to many species of animals, 45 bird species and 186 trees species.

    This tour offers TWO options (The trails are mostly flat, easy to walk on; some are inclined but not steep):

    Interpretative Trail:
    Geared more for the less inclined hiker, this is a short walking tour. A tourist guide will provide information about the flora and fauna of the forest. You will hear and see the birds singing and take pictures of breathtaking scenery. Butterflies abound, walk on easy trails in Karst country. You must walk up the stairs to the observation tower.

    Hiking Trail: (for physically fit adults only)
    Designed for enthusiastic hikers who also have the endurance to hike a long way. You'll see and hear the birds singing and take pictures of breathtaking scenery. Butterflies abound, go inside a cave, and walk on easy trails in Karst country. A visit to the 'El Viento' Cave and observation tower is included.

    You must select one of the two options at time of booking.

    Click here for more information and Booking Details






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