Located on Puerto Rico's west coast, the city of Mayaguez offers natural beauty and a rich cultural history. Visitors to Mayaguez can tour the city's many colonial buildings, learn about Caribbean and South American animals at the zoo, and dine on fresh local seafood at Mayaguez's many restaurants. No visit to this coastal city would be complete without a stay at the beach. There are several beachfront hotels near Mayaguez.
Five miles from Mayaguez, the Parador Joyuda Beach is located in the town of Cabo Rojo. This beachfront hotel offers 41 air-conditioned rooms and suites. All rooms include cable television, Internet access and telephones, and some feature ocean views. Relax on the beach in front of the hotel, snorkel, or play a game of beach volleyball. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, or work out in the exercise room. Within a five minute drive, you can play a round of golf at the nearby course, or enjoy a game of tennis. The Parador Joyuda Beach features a seafood restaurant and poolside bar.
Parador Joyuda Beach
Road 102 Km. 11.7
Joyuda, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
800-981-5464
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The Rincon Beach Resort is about six miles from Mayaguez, on Almirante Beach in the town of Rincon. Though the area is best known for surfing, you can charter a boat for deep sea fishing; take a snorkeling or scuba diving tour to nearby Desecheo Island; or try your hand at wind surfing or parasailing. All rooms feature queen or king beds, air conditioning, cable television, phones with data ports and refrigerators. Some rooms offer an ocean or pool view. Guests can work out in the fitness center, or swim in the infinity pool and hot tub. Dine at the Brasa Restaurant or the Pelican Bar and Grill. Enjoy a cocktail at the swim-up pool bar, or a glass of wine at the Boutique Wine Bar.
Rincon Beach Resort
Road 115 KM 5.8, Añasco
Puerto Rico 00610
866-589-0009
rinconbeach.com/
About 12 miles from Mayaguez, La Casa Islena is located on the beach in the town of Rincon. Rooms feature a tropical décor, with red tile floors and a Caribbean color palette. Each room features a color television, air conditioning, and one or two queen beds. Some rooms feature pool or ocean views. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Swim in the oceanfront pool, and keep your eyes open for migrating humpback whales in the winter months. La Casa Islena also offers the Tapas Bar, featuring full bar service and a menu featuring fresh, local produce and seafood.
La Casa Islena
arrio Puntas
Carr. Int. 413 km. 4.8
Rincón, PR 00677
787-823-1525
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