The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico Still Feel Like a Secret
In addition to the mainland, Puerto Rico is also made up of several smaller islands, including Vieques and Culebra (you'll soon learn some of the most pristine hidden beaches can be discovered in those last two locales). If you're a snorkeler, prepare to spend hours in shallow waters as sea turtles and schools of colorful fish swim around you. For the surfers in the group, head for wave havens like Rincón and Aguadilla. Or, if you're more of a sunbathe and read kind of beachgoer, rest assured Puerto Rico's remote stretches of sand will keep you blissfully distracted from your life obligations for the duration of your tropical getaway.
With no need for a passport and toasty temperatures all year round, the best beaches in Puerto Rico await. Continue ahead for 11 sun-drenched spots worthy of a visit.
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