Fajardo

Fajardo is in the Eastern Coast region of Puerto Rico.

Understand
Known as "the city that guards the sun of the Caribbean" (La Metrópolis del Sol Naciente), Fajardo is on the east coast of Puerto Rico, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo.

One of the main attractions is the Bio-Luminescent Bay. A 1.5 hour tour, you will kayak in through a Mangrove forest at night to the bay, where luminescent plankton glow bright blue every time the water is disturbed. Most tours cost $45, and combo packages with tours of El Yunque Rainforest are available and quite a good full-day trip.

By Car
Depending on traffic, it's about a 45 minute drive from the airport in San Juan to get to Fajardo.

By Public Transport
El Conquistador Resort runs a bus to and from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for $74.00 per adult and $54.00 per child 12 years old and under, roundtrip.

By Air
M&N Aviation operates charter flights throughout the Caribbean, to Ceiba's airport. José Aponte de la Torre also has multiple operations to Vieques and Culebra. Fajardo's airport is closed.

See

 * Faro de Fajardo, Route 987, 860-2560. Featuring a nature center and working 19th century lighthouse.
 * Las Cabezas de San Juan State Park, 722-5882, 860-2560, fax 722-5872. Trails and boardwalks traversing mangrove forests, rocky coast, and dry forest.
 * Las Cabezas de San Juan State Park, 722-5882, 860-2560, fax 722-5872. Trails and boardwalks traversing mangrove forests, rocky coast, and dry forest.

Tours to bioluminescent bay
Quite a number of companies offer kayaking tours. Using a kayak is the only way to enter some hard-to-access places, such as the tunnels and channels of the mangroves. You can enjoy a spectacular ecological reserve surrounded by mangroves, coral reefs and most importantly, a breathtaking bay that will make you sparkle with every paddle.

Snorkeling is also popular locally. It is a great sport that does not require expensive equipment. Visiting the local beaches is an excellent way to see some underwater sights.



Eat

 * A La Banda Waterfront Restaurant, Puerto del Ray Marina, Hwy 3, 860-9162. Seafood. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
 * El Varadero Seaside Grill, Marina Puerto Chico, PR Road 987, 787-860-2662. Seafood, Waterfront, Puerto Rican Cuisine.
 * Ole Le Lo Lai, Tapas Spanish & Puerto Rican Fusion Cuisine, PR Road 987. Ocean View
 * Fontanella, Route 987, 860-4260. Italian.
 * Rosa's Seafood, 536 Tablado, Puerto Real, +1 787-863-0213.
 * Bally Hoo Bar & Grill. American.
 * Blossoms. Chinese and Japanese.
 * Las Brisas Terrace, 863-6565. American breakfast.
 * Cantina de las Olas. Mexican.
 * Ciao Mediterranean Cafe.
 * Isabella's Grill. Seafood and steak.
 * Sting Ray Cafe. International.
 * Otello's. Italian.
 * Sting Ray Cafe. International.
 * Otello's. Italian.

Drink

 * Alcoholic beverages are available in most places, in and around Fajardo.

Sleep

 * Anchor's Inn, Route 987, +1 787-863-7200, +1 787-860-6934, fax +1 787-863-1596. Quaint 13 room inn located on a bluff. $55 - $65 per night.
 * Coqui Villa, +1 787-889-2098. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom casita with full kitchen. $750 - $800 per week.
 * Anchor's Inn, Route 987, +1 787-863-7200, +1 787-860-6934, fax +1 787-863-1596. Quaint 13 room inn located on a bluff. $55 - $65 per night.
 * Coqui Villa, +1 787-889-2098. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom casita with full kitchen. $750 - $800 per week.

Go next

 * Coqui Water Park- El Conquistador Water Park
 * Culebra - Take the ferry and in less than an hour you will be in the small island of Culebra. Culebra was an island once used by the US Navy for military training and you can still see abandoned tanks and bombs in the beaches. Culebra is famous for having the best beach in the Caribbean, Playa Flamenco, called Puerto Rico's best attraction by the Travel Channel.
 * Vieques - Take the ferry from Fajardo to the island of Vieques