Puerto Rico Activities
Destination wedding couples and guests who love the outdoors will find plenty of activities to enjoy throughout their stay on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. When you are planning your destination wedding in Puerto Rico, find out what activities are offered at the resort or hotel you are staying in and which tour agencies in the area provide trips to the places you’d like to visit. Those who prefer to set out on their own can rent a vehicle and explore all that this enchanted island has to offer.
Kayaking
What better way is there to explore the coast and islets offshore than in your very own boat or kayak? There are many adventure tour companies that take destination wedding groups on kayaking tours for very affordable prices. Aqua Frenzy Kayaks in Vieques, an island off the coast of eastern Puerto Rico, rents out kayaks and arranges kayak tours to Bahia Mosquito for about USD $30 per person. Kayaking Puerto Rico in Rio Grande takes you on kayaking trips to explore the coast and gives you a chance to dip in the water to see what’s down there. Las Tortugas Adventures in old San Juan and takes groups to visit the Reserva Natural Las Cabezas de San Juan.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Puerto Rico is home to spectacular dive sites off the eastern, southern, and western coasts. Culebra and Vieques are two islands off the coast of Puerto Rico that are also well known for their beautiful coral formations. Off the southeastern coast near Humacao, you can see migrating whales and manatees. Near Isabela on the west coast, there are numerous caves where you can go diving while off the south coast you can visit the Great Trench. Also off the south coast near La Parguera and Guanica are beautiful walls that were created by a continental shelf. If you dive near Mona Island, you can see seals and large reefs that are 80 feet tall. Destination wedding couples and guests who want to scuba dive should decide which of these famous diving sites they would like to go to and contact an outfitter or guide in that area.
The area around San Juan and the entire area off of the northern coast are not ideal for snorkeling because of the turbulence of the waters and the overpopulation of the area. Surfers and windsurfers are better off in the northern waters of Puerto Rico while Vieques and Culebra offer the best snorkeling sites. In mainland Puerto Rico, Fajardo is the best area for snorkeling because of the tranquility of the waters. The calm waters off the south coast are also ideal for snorkelers. Destination wedding couples and guests who would like to snorkel can either take a boat trip or head to an accessible area off the coast such as Playa La Parguera or Caja de Muertos. Both of these famous sites are home to numerous species of beautiful tropical fish and clear, turquoise waters.
Windsurfing
Puerto Rican waters provide excellent conditions for windsurfers. The hands down best place to go windsurfing in Puerto Rico is Punta Las Marias near San Juan. Other areas that are popular with windsurfers include Culebra, La Parguera, Santa Isabel, and Jobos. Experts recommend renting equipment and getting advice at Velauno in Punta Las Marias, San Juan.
Now that you are armed with this information, consider exploring all that this beautiful island has to offer during your destination wedding vacation in Puerto Rico. If you just want to take a break from it all and relax on a beautiful white sand beach, you can do that in Puerto Rico. If you want to get out of the resort and get a taste of adventure, there are plenty of activities you and your destination wedding guests can participate in while you vacation on this breathtaking island.
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