Condado Or Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

Many times I have been asked, where to stay in the San Juan area of Puerto Rico?  Isla Verde or Condado?  The answer, it depends on your individual taste.


Isla Verde and Condado are very similar, in what they offer, with just a few differences:


Isla Verde


The main attraction in Isla Verde is the beach.  Isla Verde beach is the best beach in the San Juan area, was voted one of the best urban beaches in the world and is a favorite of tourist and local residents.  Resorts hotels and condominiums, surround this three mile long, uninterrupted beach, lined with coconut palm trees, and white sand.  Many water sports: jet skiing, kitesurfing, and parasailing are practiced by local water sport enthusiast and tourist. Beach rental services are available.


The main strip in Isla Verde, Isla Verde Avenue, is two blocks from the beach.  Here you will find many places to eat and drink, as well as many night life activities.  The area is very walkable to hotels, restaurants, bars, and night clubs.  Some favorite local restaurants are: Platos, MiCasita, and Metropol.


Isla Verde is centrally located to other tourist areas of San Juan.  Isla Verde is 15 minutes from Condado and 20 minutes from Old San Juan.  Other popular towns on the island, like Fajardo, and Humacao, are easy to get to from Isla Verde.  Also, Isla Verde is about an hour from El Yunque Rain Forest, and five minutes from San Juan's International Airport.


Condado


Condado is located between Old San Juan and Isla Verde.  The area has numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife activities.  The landmark hotels: Vanderbilt Hotel, and La Concha Resort are located here.  Condado is a residential area with an adjacent lagoon on one side and on the other the ocean.


The main avenue, Ashford Avenue has many shops, restaurants, casinos, and nightclubs.


The area of Condado is more dense with people and buildings.  It is more city like and it is closer to Old San Juan than Isla verde.


Both Isla Verde and Condado are great locations, but if your priority is the beach, then Isla Verde is the location for you!


Enjoy your stay in Puerto Rico!



                                                                 

                                                                         

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Best Places For A Retirement Home In Puerto Rico

Looking for a place to retire?  Puerto Rico might be the ideal location for you.  Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and the currency is the dollar.  Puerto Rico has a tropical climate and a variety of locations: city, beach and mountain.  The following are some of the best places for a retirement home in Puerto Rico:


Isla Verde:  Isla Verde is located in the best beach in the San Juan area.  Isla Verde has many resorts, hotels and condominiums that line up Isla Verde Beach.  This tourist area is 15 minutes away from Old San Juan and close to hospitals and stores.

Condado:  Condado is located between Isla Verde and Old San Juan.  Condado is a tourist area and has many hotels and condominiums.  Condado is 10 minutes from Old San Juan and close to hospitals and shops.

Humacao:  The city of Humacao is located in the eastern coast of Puerto Rico and west of Vieques Passage.  Palmas del Mar, the island's largest resort, is located here.  Palmas del Mar also has real estate for sale.

Rincon:  Rincon is popular for surfers.  Rincon is located in the West Coast of Puerto Rico, about 2 hours from San Juan.  Rincon, is the place with the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico.  Many people stateside have moved here and have made Rincon their home.

Vieques:  The rural charm and pristine deserted beaches, have made Vieques a popular destination.  Vieques, is an island 8 miles to the east of the main island of Puerto Rico, and South of Culebra, another island of Puerto Rico.  Vieques is a 30-minute flight from San Juan.

Culebra:  Culebra is an island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. Culebra has one of the best beaches in the world, Flamenco Beach.  There is very little commercial development on the island, because of its protective status.  Culebra is about a 30-minute flight from San Juan. 

Fajardo:  Fajardo is known for recreational boating in Puerto Rico.  Fajardo has the largest Marina in the Caribbean,  Puerto del Rey, and is a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and British Virgin Islands.  Fajardo is located in the east region of Puerto Rico, and east of Luquillo.

Dorado:  Dorado is a small town in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, 15 miles west of San Juan.  Dorado is a tourist destination with golf courses, hotels, and upscale neighborhoods.

Cayey:  If you like living in the mountains, Cayey is located on the Central Mountain range of Puerto Rico.  Cayey has a cooler climate compared to the lower-elevation areas of the island.  The mountain areas are less expensive than the coastal areas of Puerto Rico. 

Rio Grande:  If money is no object, The Trump International Golf Club and Residences, might be your choice.  The property is located in Rio Grande, in the north coast of Puerto Rico. The Trump International Golf Club and Residences is on a private penninsula, between beautiful beaches and the El Yunque National Forest.  All residents have memberships to two 18 hole PGA Tournament level golf courses, designed by Tom Kite and access to the Trump clubhouse.


Have fun searching for your favorite place in Puerto Rico!


                                                               

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Casinos In Puerto Rico

If you enjoy gambling, Puerto Rico is the place for you.  There are many casinos in Puerto Rico and the majority are located in the San Juan area.  Even if you do not play, casinos are still fun to visit.  The casinos are all located in hotels, have live entertainment, bars and the majority are open 24 hours. Casinos are open every day of the year, except Good Friday.  Casinos are open to all whether you are a hotel guest or not, as long as you are 18 years old and properly dressed (no t-shirts or shorts).


In Puerto Rico it is popular to go from casino to casino to people-watch, and enjoy the entertainment.  Puerto Rico is known for being the most enjoyable gaming destination in the Caribbean.
Take a look at the Casinos in Puerto Rico and their locations:


Best Western Pichi's Convention Center -  Guayanilla,

Casino Del Mar at La Concha Hotel - Condado

Casino Del Sol at Courtyard by Marriott - Isla Verde

Casino Metro at Sheraton Convention Center - Miramar

Casino Real - Caguas

Club Bahia at Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort - Rio Grande

Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza Hotel - Condado

El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa The Waldorf Astoria Collection - Fajardo

El San Juan Hotel & Casino The Waldorf Astoria Collection - Isla Verde

Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino San Juan - Isla Verde

Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico - Rio Grande

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort - Ponce

Holiday Inn & Tropical Casino - Ponce

Holiday Inn & Tropical Casino - Mayaguez

Intercontinental San Juan - Isla Verde

Mayaguez Resort & Casino - Mayaguez

Ocean Casino at Marriott Courtyard - Aguadilla

Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel - Condado

San Juan Marriott Resort - Condado

Sheraton Four Points Palmas Del Mar - Humacao

Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel - Old San Juan

The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel - Isla Verde


Enjoy the casinos and good luck!


                                                              

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Top Beaches For Surfing In Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is the place for surfing.  The western coastal towns of Puerto Rico: Isabela, Aguadilla, Aguada, and Rincon, have the best surf conditions.  Rincon, Puerto Rico is the most famous for its world surfing events.  Rincon is dubbed "The Caribbean Pipeline," and is regarded as one of the best surf spots around the world.  The beaches in these towns have ideal surf conditions thanks to the strong winds.  In addition to great surfing, the climate is great and the beaches have warm water temperatures,  that attract surfers from around the world.  


The following are top beaches for surfing in Puerto Rico:


West Coast of Puerto Rico:

Rincon - Tres Palmas, Marias, Domes, Sandy Beach.

Aguadilla - Crash Boat, Wilderness, Surfer's Beach.

Isabela -  Jobos, Middles.


North Coast of Puerto Rico:

Arecibo - Hollows.

Manati -  Los Tubos.

San Juan - La Ocho, La Bomba.

Carolina - Pine Grove. Caballos.

Loiza -  Chatarra, Aviones.


East Coast of Puerto Rico:

Luquillo -  La Pared, La Selva.

Fajardo -  Race Track, El Faro.

Humacao -  Palmas Del Mar.

Patillas -  Inches.


Most beaches in the area have a surf shop nearby providing equipment, surfboard rentals, and surf lessons.  Enjoy surfing in Puerto Rico!  Surfs up!


                                                                 

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Vieques and Culebra, Puerto Rico Will Be Served By Private Ferries

Three private ferries will be put into service to help improve the service between Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and the offshore islands of Culebra and Vieques.  The three private ferries: two cargo boats and a passenger vessel, were contracted from Puerto Rico Fast Ferries to help the Maritime Transport Authority (public ferry service) with some unreliability problems, that were creating protest from Vieques and Culebra residents.  Many rely on the ferry service to get to work, shop or get medical care on the main island of Puerto Rico.


The 160-foot cargo ferries can carry a deck load of 280 tons, equivalent to six 40-foot containers or between 12 to 18 cars.  Both have room for 68 passengers in an air-conditioned cabin.  The cargo ferries can reach speeds of 34 miles per hour, and can go from Fajardo to Culebra or Vieques in just under 45 minutes.  The 151-foot passenger ferry has room for 378 passengers and has a twin-hull design providing for a smooth ride.  The passenger ferry can travel 40 miles per hour, making the travel from Fajardo to Vieques and Culebra in 30 minutes.  Each ferry has three plasma TV screens for entertainment.  


With the private ferries, the offshore islands will be more accessible to visitors, and this will help increase tourism to Vieques and Culebra.


                                                                   

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Top Ten Places To Live In Puerto Rico

The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico offers a great variety of places to live, from the ocean to the mountains, the city and suburbs, and even islands off the main island.  If you are planning on moving to Puerto Rico, here is a list of the top ten best places to live in Puerto Rico:


1) Isla Verde:  Popular with tourists, Isla Verde has the best beach in the San Juan area.  There are many  resorts, hotels and condominiums that line up Isla Verde beach.

2) Condado:  One of the main tourist areas of San Juan.  Located between Isla Verde and Old San Juan.  Condado has many hotels, resorts, and condominiums.

3) Old San Juan:  The old city of San Juan surrounded by forts, narrow, blue cobblestone streets, and old colonial buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th century when Puerto Rico was a Spanish possession.  Old San Juan is a major tourist area with many restaurants, shops and a lot of history.  One of the Cruise ship terminals is located in Old San Juan, at the entrance of the San Juan Bay.

4) Guaynabo:  A San Juan suburb, Guaynabo, is preferred by upper-middle and high-income families.  There are many houses and residential condominiums in Guaynabo.

5) Culebra:  Is an island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico.  Culebra is a popular weekend destination for Mainland Puerto Ricans and tourist from around the world.  Culebra has one of the best beaches in the world, Flamenco Beach.  There is very little commercial development on the island, because of its protective status. 

6) Vieques:  Isla de Vieques, is an island 8 miles to the east of the main island of Puerto Rico, and South of Culebra, another island of Puerto Rico.  Vieques, Puerto Rico, is a 30-minute flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Vieques has remained almost entirely undeveloped for tourism.  The rural charm and pristine deserted beaches, have made Vieques a popular destination. 

7) Humacao:  The city of Humacao is located in the eastern coast of Puerto Rico and west of Vieques Passage.  Palmas del Mar, the island's largest resort, is located here.  The resort has 20 tennis courts, two world-class golf courses, miles of beaches, restaurants and a world class riding center.

8) Fajardo:  A small city in Puerto Rico, Fajardo is located in the east region of Puerto Rico, and east of Luquillo.  Fajardo is known for recreational boating in Puerto Rico.  Fajardo has the largest Marina in the Caribbean,  Puerto del Rey, and is a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and British Virgin Islands.  The town has a number of hotels and inns.

9) Rincon:  A town in Puerto Rico, Rincon is popular with surfers.  Rincon is located in the West Coast of Puerto Rico, about 2 hours from San Juan.  Rincon, is the place with the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico.

10) Cayey:  A mountain town in central Puerto Rico, Cayey is located on the Central Mountain range.   Cayey has a cooler climate compared to the lower-elevation areas of the island.
Cayey, has one of the University of Puerto Rico campuses, University of Puerto Rico at Cayey.

Bonus Place:

Dorado:  A small town in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, 15 miles west of San Juan, Dorado is known as a tourist destination with golf courses, hotels, and upscale neighborhoods.

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Depp and Cruz Filming in Puerto Rico

Actor Johnny Depp and actress Penelope Cruz, are currently filming the fourth installment of Pirates of  the Caribbean in Puerto Rico.  A "set"  was created at Castillo San Cristobal in San Juan, Puerto Rico and a production unit is in Palominito, Fajardo, getting ready to film some scenes with both, Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz.  

During the filming Friday in Palominito, Fajardo, Depp and Cruz got a unique visitor, a dolphin!  Some technicians in the production unit jumped in the water to take a closer look at the mammal.

The Hollywood stars, arrived together Wednesday at the Luis Munoz Marin airport in Isla Verde in a private jet.  The two actors came from Los Angeles, California, where they had been filming other scenes of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.  From Puerto Rico, the production will move to London to film other scenes at the Pinewood Studios.

Here is a video that shows some of the shooting taking place at the Fort San Cristobal in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: