Top Things to do in Puerto Rico.

Visit Las Cabezas Nature Reserve. It’s one of the top Things to do in Puerto Rico. Situated on the northeast corridor of Puerto Rico in Fajardo, Las Cabezas Nature Reserve is a great way to spend a few hours. From trails and boardwalks you can explore sensitive eco-systems with trained guides.

Visit Las Cabezas Nature Reserve

It’s one of the top things to do in Puerto Rico.

Red Mangroves at Las Cabezas Nature Reserve Fajardo Puerto Rico

Via a tram and an informative guide, you are given an educational experience about the surrounding mangrove swamps as you hike over and through them by boardwalk.You’ll find out that the red mangrove trees make this body of water red.

You will then stop at a rocky beach where you will come face-to-face with fossilized coral.

The last stop is the Lighthouse – Cape San Juan Light House –  built in 1882 it is located on the highest point of the Reserve. You will be taken into a darkened room where you will get to hold bioluminescent dinoflagellates in your hand as they glow blue in the dark. The dinoflagellates, or phytoplankton, which are in the nearby bio bay, glow when subjected to vibration. They sense they are being pushed and pulled and respond by producing light in response to stress.

See the Views from the Top of the Lighthouse

Climb the iron staircase to the observation deck of the lighthouse and take in stunning sweeping views of the preserve, bio bay, and El Yunque Rain Forest on one side, and the islands of Vieques, Icacos, and St. Thomas islands on the other.

I have yet to get tired of the exquisite beauty and natural resources on this island. That’s what makes Puerto Rico so special. Adventure and beauty are everywhere!

The Preserve is run by the nonprofit organization,  Para La Naturaleza.com and book your tour online and for more information about their organization and the wonderful programs they offer.

Travel Tip: It gets hot on the tour.  Bring water, a hat, suntan lotion, and of course don’t forget your camera. You can buy this fun hat here:

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