Justin's Guidebook - Cerro Gordo Beach, Vega Alta

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Justin's Guidebook - Cerro Gordo Beach, Vega Alta

Food scene

Delicious food right by the beach! We love this restaurant and our favorite dishes are the spicy chicken pechuga, nuggets de mero, cordon blue bites, mofongo de pollo (chicken), mofongo de camarones (shrimp), the chicken wrap, the shrimp tempura, and more! We have not had a meal we did not like. The place is not fancy but the food is delicious! Directly across from the beach with beautiful ocean/sunset views. It is just a short walk from our place!
Sol Y Mar
Delicious food right by the beach! We love this restaurant and our favorite dishes are the spicy chicken pechuga, nuggets de mero, cordon blue bites, mofongo de pollo (chicken), mofongo de camarones (shrimp), the chicken wrap, the shrimp tempura, and more! We have not had a meal we did not like. The place is not fancy but the food is delicious! Directly across from the beach with beautiful ocean/sunset views. It is just a short walk from our place!
Great place for drinks and live music! You can get giant mojitos! Highly recommend the sliders with fries and the fish/shrimp tacos.
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El Oasis, Bar & Picadera
Puerto Rico 693
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Great place for drinks and live music! You can get giant mojitos! Highly recommend the sliders with fries and the fish/shrimp tacos.
This location is walkable and has live music and dancing on weekends. Great place for local weekend nightlife, fun drinks, and pool tables.
Playero Bar & Grill
Puerto Rico 6690
This location is walkable and has live music and dancing on weekends. Great place for local weekend nightlife, fun drinks, and pool tables.
Delicious breakfast and coffee! This is one of the closest breakfast spots to the property. Try the millionaire bacon! If you are looking for a special occasion cake, you can order from them (make sure to contact them in advance!). They also do catering!
Azuca!
264-266 PR-693
Delicious breakfast and coffee! This is one of the closest breakfast spots to the property. Try the millionaire bacon! If you are looking for a special occasion cake, you can order from them (make sure to contact them in advance!). They also do catering!
Delicious burgers!
Charlie’s Burger
Puerto Rico 690
Delicious burgers!
Coffee, breakfast, lunch food truck
787 Dream Coffee
Calle Méndez Vigo
Coffee, breakfast, lunch food truck
Delicious and healthy! Will have vegan options.
Go Fresh (Dorado)
Calle Comercio
Delicious and healthy! Will have vegan options.
The neighborhood pizza hang out. Pizza is delicious. Can be a long wait when it is busy!
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Pizzeria Pagan
Puerto Rico 690
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The neighborhood pizza hang out. Pizza is delicious. Can be a long wait when it is busy!
Great pizza and an ice cream place!
El Pizzarrón
Great pizza and an ice cream place!
Delicious food and fun atmosphere on the back patio!
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Grecafé
314 Calle Méndez Vigo
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Delicious food and fun atmosphere on the back patio!
Delicious, fun, close to Dorado beach.
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Don Tako Cantina Mexicana
99 Calle B
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Delicious, fun, close to Dorado beach.
Great atmosphere for drinks and music. This is a location for local weekend nightlife.
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Limo Viejo Beach
133 Calle C
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Great atmosphere for drinks and music. This is a location for local weekend nightlife.
Food with a view! This is a little fancier and you might need a reservation. It's a great spot for a celebration dinner!
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Kikita Beach House
Calle 13
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Food with a view! This is a little fancier and you might need a reservation. It's a great spot for a celebration dinner!
Delicious breakfast!!! You will need to find street parking as you get close. There are often spots on the main road. Great for vegan options.
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Green Bites
#282 Calle Méndez Vigo
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Delicious breakfast!!! You will need to find street parking as you get close. There are often spots on the main road. Great for vegan options.
Highly recommend the steak risotto!!!!
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La Terraza
Calle Marginal
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Highly recommend the steak risotto!!!!
Delicious burgers! They have ones that come with plantain inside.
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Lula's Burger Bar & Grill
800 PR-693
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Delicious burgers! They have ones that come with plantain inside.
Want Puerto Rican Food the island is known for? Check this place out for Lechón, carne frita, and more!
Casita Guavate - Dorado
Want Puerto Rican Food the island is known for? Check this place out for Lechón, carne frita, and more!
Great for a piña colada and an alcapurria!
Punto Plena
279 Calle Méndez Vigo
Great for a piña colada and an alcapurria!
Delicous! This is a little fancier and requires a reservation. Great place for a celebration dinner.
New York Steakhouse
200 Dorado Del Mar Boulevard
Delicous! This is a little fancier and requires a reservation. Great place for a celebration dinner.
This is an event space and is not open every day. Events require the purchase of a ticket. You can check their Insta page for information or check Ticketera to purchase tickets.
El Patio Fusion Lounge
This is an event space and is not open every day. Events require the purchase of a ticket. You can check their Insta page for information or check Ticketera to purchase tickets.
Delicious! Amazing seafood, steaks, drinks. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. This is a more upscale dining experience.
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KGB Kitchen Gallery Bistro
Avenue Higuillar
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Delicious! Amazing seafood, steaks, drinks. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. This is a more upscale dining experience.
Great spot for photos and fish tacos. Located at the shoreline and next to a giant PR flag.
El Caracol Restaurant
Great spot for photos and fish tacos. Located at the shoreline and next to a giant PR flag.
Italian restaurant in Dorado. It is very popular but we can't personally recommend it because we haven't eaten there yet.
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Grappa
247 Calle Méndez Vigo
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Italian restaurant in Dorado. It is very popular but we can't personally recommend it because we haven't eaten there yet.
Caribbean restaurant. This restaurant is often recommended and is very popular. We have not eaten there yet so cannot give a personal recommendation.
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El Ladrillo
334 Calle Méndez Vigo
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Caribbean restaurant. This restaurant is often recommended and is very popular. We have not eaten there yet so cannot give a personal recommendation.
Great for coffee and breakfast
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Café Cuatro Sombras
800 Puerto Rico 693
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Great for coffee and breakfast
Açai option in Dorado (10 min drive).
Açai Express Dorado
Açai option in Dorado (10 min drive).
Sushi and hibachi
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Sushi Kytto Bar Dorado
Avenida José Efrón
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Sushi and hibachi
Donut food truck
Wood Doughnuts Ocean Park
Donut food truck
Delicious Puerto Rican food! It is located across the street from the beach in Dorado (Balneario de Dorado).
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Katrina
Calle A
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Delicious Puerto Rican food! It is located across the street from the beach in Dorado (Balneario de Dorado).
Food truck park - pizza, tacos, sandwiches, pinchos
Tres Palos Bar & Grill
Food truck park - pizza, tacos, sandwiches, pinchos
This restaurant often comes up as the place with the best Chinese in Dorado. We have not tried it yet.
Nolo's Fried Chicken & Chinese
389 Calle Méndez Vigo
This restaurant often comes up as the place with the best Chinese in Dorado. We have not tried it yet.
Relatively new Spanish tapas and wine restaurant. Comes recommended by a friend of ours but we have not tried it ourselves yet.
La Rambla
Relatively new Spanish tapas and wine restaurant. Comes recommended by a friend of ours but we have not tried it ourselves yet.
Lechón Dorado
ROMBO Asador Playero
Cosechando Bar & Grill
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Blooming Cup
311 Calle Méndez Vigo
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Farm with a store, maze, wood fired pizza, and ice cream. Located in Dorado
Finca Pastoreo
Farm with a store, maze, wood fired pizza, and ice cream. Located in Dorado
Gelato at Finca Pastoreo in Dorado
Gelato Orquídea Negra
Gelato at Finca Pastoreo in Dorado
Ice cream and sorbet
Maggie Moo's
Avenida José Efrón
Ice cream and sorbet
Açaí food truck with drive through
Açaí Express
Açaí food truck with drive through
Puerto Rican restaurant in Vega Baja.
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Mi Viejo Cafe Bar & Grill
Calle Marginal
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Puerto Rican restaurant in Vega Baja.
Waterfront restaurant in Vega Baja. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food!
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Restaurante Villa Pesquera Cibuco
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Waterfront restaurant in Vega Baja. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food!
New tapas and cocktail bar in Dorado.
Hiedra Cocktail Bar - Dorado
New tapas and cocktail bar in Dorado.
New restaurant in Dorado!
Restaurante El Campeón
New restaurant in Dorado!
Gelato, açaí, and café in Dorado.
Gelati Di Gusto
Gelato, açaí, and café in Dorado.
New Mexican restaurant with a lively atmosphere in Dorado (10-15 min drive)
La Pachanga, Dorado
New Mexican restaurant with a lively atmosphere in Dorado (10-15 min drive)
COROZO FRUTY CREAM

Sightseeing

Beautiful beach! It is walkable from the Hidden Gem but there is paid public parking as well from Wednesday - Sunday (unless closed due to weather conditions, etc.). We highly recommend snorkeling at this beach. There is a family of sea turtles that are always there (within the rope line!). We have also seen barracuda, spotted eagle rays, sting rays, star fish, and lots of different fish/coral. Great for paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling. The water is beautiful! CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Always check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
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Balneario Cerro Gordo
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Beautiful beach! It is walkable from the Hidden Gem but there is paid public parking as well from Wednesday - Sunday (unless closed due to weather conditions, etc.). We highly recommend snorkeling at this beach. There is a family of sea turtles that are always there (within the rope line!). We have also seen barracuda, spotted eagle rays, sting rays, star fish, and lots of different fish/coral. Great for paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling. The water is beautiful! CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Always check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
The Cerro Gordo Mountain Bike Trail/National Park is great for hiking, adventuring, and biking. There are amazing views, hidden little beaches, amazing views, and fun times along the trails! It is a must do while at the Hidden Gem!
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Cerro Gordo MTB Trail
Calle Principal
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The Cerro Gordo Mountain Bike Trail/National Park is great for hiking, adventuring, and biking. There are amazing views, hidden little beaches, amazing views, and fun times along the trails! It is a must do while at the Hidden Gem!
One of our favorite beaches. It is a shallow pool area for kids and rocks to climb on. Beautiful long beach and calm water. Only 15-20 minute drive. CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Always check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Climbing the rocks can be dangerous. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
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Puerto Nuevo 海灘
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One of our favorite beaches. It is a shallow pool area for kids and rocks to climb on. Beautiful long beach and calm water. Only 15-20 minute drive. CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Always check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Climbing the rocks can be dangerous. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
Make an appointment for a local rum tour! Just 7-10 min drive. Look for the TRESCLAVOS rum in stores.
San Juan Artisan Distillers
Make an appointment for a local rum tour! Just 7-10 min drive. Look for the TRESCLAVOS rum in stores.
Super cute natural swimming hole. There are swings, kayaks, food stands, and more. It is very popular on Insta. (15 min drive) CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
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Ojo de Agua
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Super cute natural swimming hole. There are swings, kayaks, food stands, and more. It is very popular on Insta. (15 min drive) CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
Best zip lining on the island. Take an adventure up into the mountains for the day and have a great adventure! The views are amazing! It is worth the drive! Stop at Casa Bavaria on the way or one of the many small restaurants in the mountains.
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Toro Verde Adventure Park
State Route 155
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Best zip lining on the island. Take an adventure up into the mountains for the day and have a great adventure! The views are amazing! It is worth the drive! Stop at Casa Bavaria on the way or one of the many small restaurants in the mountains.
Rum tasting tour (30 min drive)
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Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana
Puerto Rico 5
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Rum tasting tour (30 min drive)
There is website for the observatory with information. Make sure you verify if the observatory is open before going.
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阿雷西博天文台
Puerto Rico 625
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There is website for the observatory with information. Make sure you verify if the observatory is open before going.
Old San Juan
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del Valle
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Old San Juan
Old San Juan
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El Morro
Calle Beneficencia
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Old San Juan
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T-Mobile區
250 Convention Blvd
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Tours available. The mixology tour is consistently a tourist favorite. (35 min drive)
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Casa Bacardí
200 PR-165
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Tours available. The mixology tour is consistently a tourist favorite. (35 min drive)
This beach is Insta famous! It is a horseshoe shape and is beautiful. You can climb the rocks for amazing views. There are usually food stands. (27 min drive) **Note: Majority of the area to enter the water is rocky and can be slippery. We suggest water shoes. CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Always check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Climbing the rocks can be dangerous. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
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馬爾奇基塔海灘（ Mar Chiquita Be
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This beach is Insta famous! It is a horseshoe shape and is beautiful. You can climb the rocks for amazing views. There are usually food stands. (27 min drive) **Note: Majority of the area to enter the water is rocky and can be slippery. We suggest water shoes. CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Always check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Climbing the rocks can be dangerous. Know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
Caves with indigenous petroglyphs. Experience some of Puerto Rico's rich history. (50 min drive) CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. Do your research before going anywhere and know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
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Cueva del Indio
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Caves with indigenous petroglyphs. Experience some of Puerto Rico's rich history. (50 min drive) CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. Do your research before going anywhere and know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
Cultural theme park, lighthouse with marine artifacts, small aquarium and zoo, mini water park, pirate ships, and more. Great for kids! (40 min drive)
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Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park
Carretera 655
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Cultural theme park, lighthouse with marine artifacts, small aquarium and zoo, mini water park, pirate ships, and more. Great for kids! (40 min drive)
ATV tracks, go karts, mini farm, horseback riding, and more. (27 min drive)
Hacienda Recreativa Mar Chiquita
ATV tracks, go karts, mini farm, horseback riding, and more. (27 min drive)
Natural spring swimming hole CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. Do your research before going anywhere and know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
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El Manantial de Tortuguero
Calle Venus
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Natural spring swimming hole CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. Do your research before going anywhere and know your limits. Use appropriate caution and common sense!
Spring fed swimming hole (this is an adventure and does not have facilities near it) 40 minute drive to get there from the property
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Zanja Fria
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Spring fed swimming hole (this is an adventure and does not have facilities near it) 40 minute drive to get there from the property
This group offers Tanama river tours and trike/motorcycle adventure tours! Check them out on FB.
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Caribe Adventures
Road PR10
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This group offers Tanama river tours and trike/motorcycle adventure tours! Check them out on FB.
Fishing charters in salt or fresh water. Based in Dorado. (15 min drive)
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Puerto Rico Sportfishing Charters
Calle A
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Fishing charters in salt or fresh water. Based in Dorado. (15 min drive)
Horseback riding on the beach. 2 hour tours. (27 min drive)
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Horseback Riding Manati
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Horseback riding on the beach. 2 hour tours. (27 min drive)
The Walk of Wings in Barceloneta (30 min drive). Go to Strawberry & Coffee Lovers for amazing food/desert/smoothies if you go to the Walk of Wings!
Paseo de las Alas
The Walk of Wings in Barceloneta (30 min drive). Go to Strawberry & Coffee Lovers for amazing food/desert/smoothies if you go to the Walk of Wings!
Per their website, you can book lessons, rentals, and tours including surfing, snorkeling, paddle boards, and sea scooters. Make sure to do so in advance. We do not have personal experience with this company (not yet).
Surf & Snorkel Cerro Gordo
Per their website, you can book lessons, rentals, and tours including surfing, snorkeling, paddle boards, and sea scooters. Make sure to do so in advance. We do not have personal experience with this company (not yet).
River/cave adventure in nearby Vega Baja (25 min drive). Also referred to as "Charco Azul" in Vega Baja. CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. This adventure requires maneuvering over slippery terrain, steep drop offs, etc. Do your research before going and know your limits. Use appropriate caution!
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Cuevas De Arenales
Calle Los Ortega
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River/cave adventure in nearby Vega Baja (25 min drive). Also referred to as "Charco Azul" in Vega Baja. CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. This adventure requires maneuvering over slippery terrain, steep drop offs, etc. Do your research before going and know your limits. Use appropriate caution!
Stunning waterfalls! This is a 1.5hr drive and an amazing adventure!
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Gozalandia Hiking Area
Sector Lechuza
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Stunning waterfalls! This is a 1.5hr drive and an amazing adventure!
Rent a bicycle in Cerro Gordo!
Cerro Gordo Bike Shop
Rent a bicycle in Cerro Gordo!
This is a VERY popular beach to go to explore a small cave over the water. **Note: Always use caution and common sense when adventuring in nature!**
Playa La Cueva Las Golondrinas
This is a VERY popular beach to go to explore a small cave over the water. **Note: Always use caution and common sense when adventuring in nature!**
This small beach has a swing. **Note: We have not been to this beach. Use of anything, including the swing, is at your own risk! Make good decisions out there :) ** CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. Do your research before going anywhere and know your limits. Use appropriate caution!
Playa Ojo de Agua
This small beach has a swing. **Note: We have not been to this beach. Use of anything, including the swing, is at your own risk! Make good decisions out there :) ** CAUTION: Adventuring always has potential risks involved. Check marine conditions/currents before entering any water. Flash flooding can occur after rain in the area and rain further up the mountain. Do your research before going anywhere and know your limits. Use appropriate caution!
Another great beach option along the north coast (Toa Baja). On weekends there are kayak and paddleboat rentals.
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Punta Salinas 海灘
Puerto Rico 165
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Another great beach option along the north coast (Toa Baja). On weekends there are kayak and paddleboat rentals.
Want to go to Old San Juan but don't want to drive into the city? Go to the Cataño ferry and take a beautiful ride over to Old San Juan. Make sure you know the ferry schedule for your return.
Ferry Terminal
Las Nereidas Avenue
Want to go to Old San Juan but don't want to drive into the city? Go to the Cataño ferry and take a beautiful ride over to Old San Juan. Make sure you know the ferry schedule for your return.
Scuba Motion
Puerto Rico 2

Casinos

Newly remodeled and reopened! It is small but brand new inside. 15 minutes away. It is inside the Embassy Suites/Dorado Del Mar gated community. When you pull up to the gate, tell them you are going to the casino.
Blue Dolphin Casino Dorado
Newly remodeled and reopened! It is small but brand new inside. 15 minutes away. It is inside the Embassy Suites/Dorado Del Mar gated community. When you pull up to the gate, tell them you are going to the casino.
This casino is 20-25 minutes to the West in Manatí.
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Casino Atlantico Manati
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This casino is 20-25 minutes to the West in Manatí.

Gas Stations Nearby

This is the closest gas station. You can pay at the pump using the Puma app if you download it and create an account. Otherwise, you will need to go inside to prepay (this is typical in PR).
Puma Energy
This is the closest gas station. You can pay at the pump using the Puma app if you download it and create an account. Otherwise, you will need to go inside to prepay (this is typical in PR).

Malls

Plaza las Americas is the largest mall in Puerto Rico! (30 min drive)
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拉斯美洲廣場
525 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Plaza las Americas is the largest mall in Puerto Rico! (30 min drive)
Outlet mall (25 min drive)
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Los Outlets De Barceloneta
1 Premium Outlets Boulevard
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Outlet mall (25 min drive)
Closest movie theatre is Caribbean Cinemas in Dorado.
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Caribbean Cinemas of Dorado
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Closest movie theatre is Caribbean Cinemas in Dorado.
Artisan store in the Rio Condo Mall (25 min drive)
Galería Artesanal
Artisan store in the Rio Condo Mall (25 min drive)

Photographers

This is a local photographer who can take family, vacation, birthday, event portraits. **Note: We have not personally used Mr. Sotomayor's services. He is located very close to the property and you can view his work on his social media page.
Rafael Sotomayor Photography LLC
This is a local photographer who can take family, vacation, birthday, event portraits. **Note: We have not personally used Mr. Sotomayor's services. He is located very close to the property and you can view his work on his social media page.

Grocery Stores

This is the closest grocery store. Great for basics.
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Supermercado Selectos
Puerto Rico 688
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This is the closest grocery store. Great for basics.
This is a convenience store with beer, wine, liquor located in the neighborhood. They also make delicious bread daily and often have a pastry for breakfast. They have ice and propane tanks.
Sammy's Liquor Store
Puerto Rico 690
This is a convenience store with beer, wine, liquor located in the neighborhood. They also make delicious bread daily and often have a pastry for breakfast. They have ice and propane tanks.
This is a larger grocery store with more variety than Selectos. They have two locations in Dorado (10 minute drive).
SuperMax
This is a larger grocery store with more variety than Selectos. They have two locations in Dorado (10 minute drive).
Gourmet Grocery Store - get delicious pre-seasoned meats to cook on the griddle with pre-made sides! Recommendations - EVERYTHING is delicious! Personal Favorites - Sides: Coditos (pasta salad) and Garbanzo salad (chickpea) Dips: Spicy Crab Meats: ALL OF THEM!
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La Hacienda Meat Center
Puerto Rico 693
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Gourmet Grocery Store - get delicious pre-seasoned meats to cook on the griddle with pre-made sides! Recommendations - EVERYTHING is delicious! Personal Favorites - Sides: Coditos (pasta salad) and Garbanzo salad (chickpea) Dips: Spicy Crab Meats: ALL OF THEM!