Puerto Rico: Family Friendly Paradores. 
One of the island's best-kept historic secrets is a network of small country inns called paradores. One-of-a-kind, easy going and family friendly, they offer unique family vacation options.
Puerto Rico offers diverse activities to fulfill the interests of a wide variety of travelers. The island offers world-class golf, stylish restaurants, deluxe spas, and one-of-a-kind natural wonders by land and sea such as El Yunque and the black coral wall off the coast of La Parguera. Visitors also enjoy the authentic Latin culture and rich history when visiting Old San Juan's various historic sites and Ponce's colonial architecture. Staying in a parador provides a cultural connectivity not available a larger resort.
Puerto Rico's collection of 24 paradores (averaging 50 rooms each) are scattered throughout the island's mountains and along the coastline - either in small towns or tranquil, rural locations. These wonderful country inns offer the perfect opportunity to experience the island's inner beauty. Their affordable rates, as low as $65-110 per night, are only the beginning of their charms.
The El Guajataca, the first seaside parador established in Puerto Rico, opened in 1973. Soon to follow Hacienda Gripiñas, is a former coffee plantation hidden away on the island's mountainous interior, near the town of Jayuya. More than 200 years old, the hacienda was converted to a lovely inn in 1975 and now offers guests a true Old World experience in a lush setting. Most of the properties offer this formula of unique location and historic significance.
For more information about the Paradores of Puerto Rico, Toll-free 1- 800-866-7827, or
www.gotopuertorico.com
Editor’s Note: Many of the paradores also have restaurants featuring delightful local specialties that enhance ant stay on the island. Puerto Rico is a remarkable island with an endless list of vacation possibilities. Anytime of year it is enchanting. Even during the summer months the sea breezes cool the slopes and the afternoon rain is brief followed by a rainbow.
Caribbean National Forest General Information: In addition to general information about the wilderness regions of Puerto Rico there is also a charming page designed for young children. Worth a look is Sylvester Parrot's place. 1(787) 888-1810 or 1880 or
www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/caribbean
Not to be missed. Not far from Bosque de Guanica is the quiet fishing village of La Parguera. Yes, there is a charming parador on the bay not far from the magical Phosphorescent Bay where millions of luminescent dinoflagellates dance when the water is disturbed. It makes a night swim under the stars also seem like a swim with the stars. The best time to take an excursion to these waters is when there is no moonlight. It is a natural phenomenon that is both eerie and quieting.
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