If you’re planning to travel from San Juan International Airport and need long-term parking for your vehicle, you’ll discover that the lot is incredibly hard to find. Follow Messy Suitcase as we find the entrance and demonstrate how to get to the terminal.
Long Term Parking is located adjacent to Terminal E, and has
a capacity for 249 cars. The minimum
stay is 5 days and the minimum cost is $60. There’s also no shuttle to the main
terminal, so be prepared to walk!
You feel as though you’ve gone to the end of the earth when
you stand atop the stunning cliffs rimming the peninsula beyond pristine Playa
Sucia, the beach at the extreme southwest corner of Puerto Rico, and look out
across the vast turquoise sea.
Most hikers who come here take the breathtaking 1 ½ mile trail
that encircles the iconic lighthouse Los Morrillos. We did it, ourselves, a
couple of years ago. (Here's the video) It was amazing!
But if you sneak off to the very left side of Playa Sucia
(also known as Playuela), you’ll find a billy goat trail of about 2 ½ miles
that gives you devastating beautiful views of the lighthouse from across the
bay, with waves crashing into the cliffs below. You’ll also take in the crescent
beach and the vast ocean beyond. The area is called Acantilados de Cabo Rojo,
which translates to the Cliffs of Cabo Rojo. If you’re afraid of heights, don’t
go too close to the edge! Otherwise, prepare to be blown away, by both wind and
natural beauty.
There’s no shade, so wear sunscreen and a sunhat, and bring
water to drink. But the most important accessory is your camera! We suggest you
drop your beach chairs and swimsuits under a seagrape tree on the beach before
hiking so you can cool off afterward with a dip in the warm waves.
Our Hike on the All Trails app
Playa Tres Tubos is a cozy neighborhood beach just a few short miles up the road from us in Joyuda, Cabo Rojo. There’s parking along the main road, but finding the pedestrian entryway was a bit of a challenge. The short path to the beach offered lovely mural art and shady trees.
Tres Tubos itself was a little gem of a beach, with soft
sand; clear, calm water; but no shade. There are no facilities or shops nearby,
so we brought our own lunch, and took the opportunity to test out our new shade
tent for the beach.
Playa Tres Tubos – Sorry, no links to provide, there is no official
info. Consider yourself scooped by an insider!
Pacific Breeze Easy Setup Beach Tent
Map
La Poza del Obispo in Arecibo is widely considered to be one
of the most beautiful beaches on the North Coast of Puerto Rico. We wanted
to know why so many people recommend it!
Here’s why: Lots of parking right by the beach. Deep, soft
golden sand. A few shady palm trees perfect for hanging hammocks. Incredible
views of cliffs and turquoise sea in every shade imaginable. Food trucks nearby
along the road to the beach. A “poza” (pool) of calm water protected by rocks
from the jaw-dropping waves, which creates a perfect pool for kiddies to safely
swim.
What’s not to love?
La Poza is also located right in the shadow of the beautiful
Arecibo Lighthouse, so we hiked up a small mountain into a brisk wind to get a
better view. Definitely worth it!
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