Ballenas Beach---part of Punta Ballena Reserve, a nature reserve with forests, wildlife---offers snorkeling, surfing and diving. Ballenas Beach features relatively calm water, because it is located in a bay. Because it is a protected reserve, much wildlife can be observed in the water, including turtles and manatees. The beach lies on the Southern Coast of Puerto Rico and has public access by car along the highway.
Ballenas Beach
Punta Ballena Reserve
Puerto Rico
Boqueron Beach lies on the edge of a small and friendly village called Boqueron Village. The white sand beach stretches for more than a mile, and the water is calm and clear, making it an ideal location for laying on the beach or swimming. Since Boqueron beach is a popular local hangout as well as a popular tourist destination, its main drawback is that it can sometimes be crowded. It is a good idea for travelers to visit this beach during the week instead of the weekend to avoid crowds when possible.
Boqueron Beach
Boqueron Village
Puerto Rico
Isla Verde, a popular beach along the northern coast of Puerto Rico in the San Juan area, is actually a stretch of upscale white sand beaches along the city of San Juan, many of which are near top hotels. There are many options for water activities requiring rental equipment or tours. For example, it is easy to rent surfboards and jet skis at Isla Verde, and tourists can also charter boats for tours or other activities like water skiing. During the day, many people who visit Isla Verde either participate in water activities or lounge on the beach. In the evening, many people order drinks at beachfront bars and go clubbing. According to the Puerto Rico Travel Bureau, San Juan also features a large port, which can be interesting to visit in addition to Isla Verde.
Isla Verde
San Juan, Costa Rica
