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Isabela
Jardín del Noroeste
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Isabela is called the Jardín del Noroeste (the Northwest Garden) and is known for the delicious local cheese (quesito de hoja), the breeding of cockfighting birds and paso fino horses. You may also find artisans, santeros, demonstrating how the hand-carved wood statues of saints (santos) are created, and annual events such as the Festival del Tejido. Nature lovers will find rivers, lakes and caves to explore.
Isabela offers a trolley/bus services that takes you to points of interest throughout the area such as Guajataca Tunnel, Playa El ... (more)
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|  | Costa Dorada Beach Resort
$112-150 (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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877-975-0101
787-872-7255
787-872-7595FX
$112-150, 52 
Rt 466 Km 0.1.
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Our tropical paradise faces two miles of unspoiled beach.We offer seaside rooms and suites with cable TV.Pools, restaurant, pool bar, cocktail lounge & tennis.Convention facilities accommodate up to 600 persons.International and Puerto Rican cuisine.
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| | | Ocean Front Hotel
$85-150 (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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787-872-0444
787-872-3339
787-830-2482FX
$85-150, 16
Rt 4466 Km 0.1 Playa Jobos.
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All rooms are on the ocean side or have an ocean view.Our restaurant is "better than ever".Enjoy our sun deck with beach as far as the eye can see.Ocean deck beach bar bistro, gift shop and beach rentals.Visit our unique restaurant & hotel on Jobos Beach.
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| | | Parador Villas del Mar Hau
$100-250 (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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787-872-2045
787-872-2627
787-830-2654FX
$100-250, 43
Rt 466 Km 8.9.
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This is our little secret spot in paradise.All of our beachfront cottages are fully furnished.Riding, kayaks, surf boards, bike, horse, hiking & more.Enjoy a relaxed unpretentious family vacation.Located on unspoiled Playa Montones.
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| | | Villa Montaña Beach Resort
$250-1300 (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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888-780-9195
787-872-9554
787-872-9553FX
$250-1300, 75
Rt 4466 Km 1.9.
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Enjoy our secluded, 30-acre beach front location.1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas and rooms.Beachfront restaurant with an ever-changing menu.An ample variety of watersports.At the tip of Puerto Rico's pristine northwest coast.
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| | | Villas de Costa Dorada
$190-450 (more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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877-975-0101
787-872-7255
787-872-7595FX
$190-450, 54
Rt 466 Km 0.1.
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Spend your vacation in a furnished apartment.Next to and full use of Costa Dorada Beach Resort.Adjacent to one of Puerto Rico's great beach areas.Rooftop terrace available on 3rd floor apartments.A family-friendly place to stay.
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| | Baño La Princesa & Blowhole
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
East of Rt 466 at the shoreline.
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This is a large area (very popular in the spring and summer) that is webbed with dirt roads, coral and beaches. You will find a blow hole toward the east end and the Pozo Brujo at the base of the cliff.
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| | | Blue Hole
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Playa de Shacks.
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One of the best snorkeling areas on the north coast. East of the Villa Montaña Beach Resort, about 500m in front of a small row of houses. Ask around for the exact spot.
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| | | Golondrinas Caves
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 113 Km 5.1.
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Part of the Isabela Pastillo sector. These caves are open to visitors.
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| | | Playa Bajura
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 466, cave area across from Villa Montaña Beach Resort.
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A secluded beach near the caves.
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| | | Playa de Guajataca
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 2 Km 104.
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The portion of the beach west of Río Guajataca is in Isabela. This is the access to the Túnel de Guajataca at the west end of the beach. This is not a swimming beach due to strong currents.
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| | | Playa de Jobos
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 466, just east of Rt 4466, Bo. Bajura.
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A beautiful surfing beach. A great learner's spot, but get professional instruction as the waves and currents require local knowledge for beginners.
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| | | Playa de Shacks
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 4466, in front of and east of Villa Montaña Beach Resort.
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A great beach for surfing, snorkeling and horseback riding. Also the site of the Blue Hole snorkeling area.
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| | | Playa El Pastillo
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 113 Km 5, turn north at the old bakery.
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Beautiful expansive beach reached either from the road or the Túnel de Guajataca. Cacique Rock is at the west end of the beach.
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| | | Playa Montones
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 466 Km 9, in front of Parador Villas del Mar Hau.
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On the east side of this expansive beach is an outcropping of coral that forms a protected area and creates a huge wave-spray on the ocean side.
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| | | Playa Punta Sardinera
(more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 466 from Isabela, turn east at the water.
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Swimming and fishing beach. This area was originally a Spanish port due to its deep water close to shore. Known as an excellent boogie board beach. The point at the east side of the beach is Punta Sardina.
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| | | Pozo Teodoro
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787-872-2100
787-872-6400
787-872-1034
Rt 446 Km 12.5.
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Known as a great boogie boarding area, just west of Costa Dorada.
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| | | Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures
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787-890-6071
787-890-6071FX
Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
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SCUBA trips, PADI & SSI certifications (accepting referrals). guided open water tours. Equipment rental/repairs . Nitrox available. Bicycle Tours & Rentals for all levels. NEW! surf lessons & rentals...NSSIA certified instructors..
(main office: Aguadilla.)
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| | | La Cueva Submarina
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787-872-1390
787-830-6777
787-830-7177FX
Rt 466 Km 6.3.
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Dive shop perched on a high bluff overlooking some of Puerto Rico's best diving. Diving trips to 6 different routes around the Isabela Caverns, Snorkeling trips provided. Certification-Nitrox-Trimix available.
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| | Guajataca Forest
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787-872-1045
787-999-2200 ext 5158
Rt 446 south of Rt 2.
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Hiking trail system (44Kms) wonderful opportunity to view the local vegetation. Bird-watching, excellent scenery, camping area in karst region. also Cueva del Viento (Cave of the Wind) a cave with calcium formations.
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| | Tropical Trail Rides
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787-872-9256
787-830-9207FX
Rt 4466 Km 1.8.
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Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours, and it's amazing what you can do in those 2 hours! We cater to groups or individuals. Specialty rides are welcome. Horseback riding through tropical secluded beaches, tropical forests and cliff caves.
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| | | Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures
(more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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787-890-6071
787-890-6071FX
Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
www.aquaticadive-surf.com
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SCUBA/snorkeling tours, courses, sales & Rentals. Bicycle tours alongside coastal trails. New! surf lessons/rentals... Stand UP Paddle Boards (SUP'S), lessons & rentals.
(main office: Aguadilla.)
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(more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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787-872-9256
787-830-9207FX
Rt 4466 Km 1.8.
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Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours, and it's amazing what you can do in those 2 hours! We cater to groups or individuals. Specialty rides are welcome. Horseback riding through tropical secluded beaches, tropical forests and cliff caves.
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| | El Pescador
(more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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787-872-1343
Ave.Felix Aldarondo 1312.
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Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Seafood. Club: Bohemian, Karaoke, Salsa, Merengue.
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| | Spa at Villa Montaña, The
(more) > Puerto Rico > Isabela
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888-780-9195
787-872-9554
787-872-9553FX
Villa Montaña Beach Resort.
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Treatments are performed in a natural setting (overlooking the ocean) using only nature’s ingredients such as ocean water. In fact the spa makes its own toner.
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