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Food scene
Our favorite restaurants in the area
Voted one of the top 10 restaurants in the Caribbean and a must-visit in Puerto Rico. Nuyorican BBQ at its finest. If you go, ask for Idalia and tell them Sara and Alex sent you.
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La Estación
Voted one of the top 10 restaurants in the Caribbean and a must-visit in Puerto Rico. Nuyorican BBQ at its finest. If you go, ask for Idalia and tell them Sara and Alex sent you.
Great seafood restaurant in Las Croabas. The grilled lobster is amazing! Right in front of the Bio-Bay excursions.
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Rest. El Pescador
Great seafood restaurant in Las Croabas. The grilled lobster is amazing! Right in front of the Bio-Bay excursions.
W Sushi Bar
Great fusion sushi spot in Rio Grande - Home of El Yunque!
The best rotisserie chicken in the area. It's not really a sit-down restaurant. Mainly for pick up. You go to the window and order your food to take back to the condo. BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Arroz con Gandules, Yucca, and more!
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Mr. Pollo
The best rotisserie chicken in the area. It's not really a sit-down restaurant. Mainly for pick up. You go to the window and order your food to take back to the condo. BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Arroz con Gandules, Yucca, and more!
Amazing restaurant. With a backyard garden. Music on weekends. They specialize in a Puerto Rican staple...Pasteles!
El Pastel de Paquita
Amazing restaurant. With a backyard garden. Music on weekends. They specialize in a Puerto Rican staple...Pasteles!
In Las Croabas. You must go at least once for breakfast. The owner (Gladys is amiable and welcoming.) You sit on the roof of her house overlooking the Bio-Bay. The pancakes are the best you will ever have. Parking stinks, but we always find parking. If she offers the fruit salad, do it. It's delicious.
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Las Vistas Café
#83 C. 2In Las Croabas. You must go at least once for breakfast. The owner (Gladys is amiable and welcoming.) You sit on the roof of her house overlooking the Bio-Bay. The pancakes are the best you will ever have. Parking stinks, but we always find parking. If she offers the fruit salad, do it. It's delicious.
Sightseeing
If you've never been to El Yunque, you must visit!! It's magical. Must have reservations. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017 to book. We love the reservation system because not as many people.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
If you've never been to El Yunque, you must visit!! It's magical. Must have reservations. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300017 to book. We love the reservation system because not as many people.
One of the best beaches in Puerto Rico. Calm clear waters and great restaurants nearby. There is a $5 parking fee but well worth it. Avoid parking on the side of the road or you risk getting a ticket.
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Seven Seas Beach
One of the best beaches in Puerto Rico. Calm clear waters and great restaurants nearby. There is a $5 parking fee but well worth it. Avoid parking on the side of the road or you risk getting a ticket.
This is a hidden beach at Seven Seas. It's a 35-40 minute walk through some beautiful Mangroves. Great hike and worth the effort. You will be rewarded with an amazing beach. This beach does not have many people. You will love it!! Getting there is tricky. My advice is to go on YouTube and search Playa Escondida. There are many videos that show you how to get there. Bring just a carry on cooler and towels.
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Escondida Beach
This is a hidden beach at Seven Seas. It's a 35-40 minute walk through some beautiful Mangroves. Great hike and worth the effort. You will be rewarded with an amazing beach. This beach does not have many people. You will love it!! Getting there is tricky. My advice is to go on YouTube and search Playa Escondida. There are many videos that show you how to get there. Bring just a carry on cooler and towels.
– https://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/ A must-do if it's open. Five minutes away from the house. You can see it from the balcony. It's at the marina that's on the left side when looking out.
You are the captain of your own mini boat. It fits up to 3 people per raft. One of pour favorite excursions.
You get an inflatable boat for three, and you follow the guide until you get to Icacos. They will stop at different snorkeling spots. They supply all equipment.
You will see dolphins as you navigate the waters at high speed.
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Mini Boat Adventures
– https://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/ A must-do if it's open. Five minutes away from the house. You can see it from the balcony. It's at the marina that's on the left side when looking out.
You are the captain of your own mini boat. It fits up to 3 people per raft. One of pour favorite excursions.
You get an inflatable boat for three, and you follow the guide until you get to Icacos. They will stop at different snorkeling spots. They supply all equipment.
You will see dolphins as you navigate the waters at high speed.
https://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/home/tours/bio-bay-kayak-tour/ Same owners as Mini-Boat Adventures. Kayak at night in one of the only bioluminescence bays in the world. Bring insect repellent or you will get bit a lot by mosquitos!!!
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Bahía Bioluminiscente
https://www.kayakingpuertorico.com/home/tours/bio-bay-kayak-tour/ Same owners as Mini-Boat Adventures. Kayak at night in one of the only bioluminescence bays in the world. Bring insect repellent or you will get bit a lot by mosquitos!!!
https://www.snorkelpr.com/ They provide all the snorkeling gear, food, drinks, and music. They take you to Icacos and other islands for snorkeling and laying on the beach at Icacos.
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Catamaran Spread Eagle II
https://www.snorkelpr.com/ They provide all the snorkeling gear, food, drinks, and music. They take you to Icacos and other islands for snorkeling and laying on the beach at Icacos.
City/town information
Fajardo is a region in eastern Puerto Rico, encompassing the city of Fajardo and Puerto Del Rey marina. The area is known as a water sports hub. Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve includes the bioluminescent Laguna Grande and a colonial-era lighthouse. Sailboats dot the wide bay of Seven Seas Beach. Offshore waters are home to dolphins, turtles and manatees. To the west are the trails of El Yunque National Forest.
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Fajardo
Fajardo is a region in eastern Puerto Rico, encompassing the city of Fajardo and Puerto Del Rey marina. The area is known as a water sports hub. Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve includes the bioluminescent Laguna Grande and a colonial-era lighthouse. Sailboats dot the wide bay of Seven Seas Beach. Offshore waters are home to dolphins, turtles and manatees. To the west are the trails of El Yunque National Forest.
Drug Stores
CVS Pharmacy y más
9 Calle IgualdadThe local CVS is a 10 minute drive
Walgreens
4203 C. MarginalLocal Walgreens is a 10 minute drive.
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Car Service
Uber drivers are very limited here. There is Fajardo Car Service but very unreliable.
If you need a driver, Peter is one of the few Uber drivers. Call him at 787-435-6398. Great guy and very friendly. Tell him we recommended you.
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Supermarkets
There are two supermarkets. The closest to the condo is a 5-minute drive to Pueblos Supermarket. There is a bigger supermarket on PR-3 called Ralphs. Buy your food and cook at the condo.
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Restaurants to Avoid
There are some restaurants that are not worth visiting. This is based on my experience with food, service, and pricing.
1. Most restaurants at Kioskos De Luquillo. - Long waits, over-priced, terrible service at most locations. Some spots do have good food.
2. Dos Panza Taqueria Y Cantina in Rio Grande. - The place is packed on weekends but the food is so so. Guacamole is squeezed from a tube. Terrible taste. The tacos a super dry. Food is served in to-go foam containers. Avoid it!
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COVID Guidelines in Puerto Rico
Visit https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/promise for COVID Guidelines in Puerto Rico