Beaches And Water Sports In San Juan Puerto Rico

W hat is there to do when                                          you are on a Caribbean        Although you can still read or     island and practically        take a nap here, this beach is     surrounded by beaches? If you're      not your ideal location if you're  a perfectly rational human being,     looking for a tranquil and         then the ideal answer would be to     deserted getaway. There's not      throw off those shoes and go          much crowd on weekdays but people  crazy in the water.                   come in droves during the                                                weekends and Isla Verde becomes a  In San Juan, Puerto Rico, there's     hub of water activities. The surf  so much room for beach                is good enough for body surfing    adventures. For one, the tropical     or you can venture further into    climate is on your side. The          the sea with parasailing,          average annual temperature is 82      jetskiing, and water skiing.       F (28 C) and it almost never goes     Nearby sports shops offer          below 64 F or above 97 F. With a      equipment for rent. Beachfront     great weather, it's almost            hotels and resorts in Isla Verde   impossible not to enjoy San           also feature various facilities    Juan's clear waters and white         for water sports.                  sand.                                                                                                          Fishing is another popular water   Isla Verde is the premier beach       sport in San Juan. Most anglers    destination in San Juan.              here practice the                  Stretching for miles along the        catch-and-release system though    city coastline, Isla Verde Beach      so the farthest you can get for a  lies in front of numerous luxury      souvenir catch is a picture of     hotels, condominiums,                 the fish. A common style here is   restaurants, clubs, guesthouses,      deep sea fishing. The most         upscale apartments, parks, and        abundant species in these parts    even a cemetery.                      of the Caribbean are allison       tuna, sailfish, wahoo, and            a great fishing experience, light  mackerel. Thanks to the island's      tackle fishing in the bays and     tropical climate, fishing is good     lagoons is a good alternative.     all year you have more chances of     There are marine charters as well  catching tuna, dolphin, wahoo,        that offer smaller boats, around   sailfish and other species during     16-18 feet, for a half-day or      the months of October to early        full day trip.                     March.                                                                                                         Scuba diving and snorkeling are    San Juan has a lot of marine          must-do activities as well in      charters that offer a half-day or     Puerto Rico. The visibility is at  full day fishing trip. Boats          least 60 to 75 feet in areas       often range from 32-50 feet and       nearer to the beach but it can be  can take in about six passengers      up to 100 feet offshore. Diving    along with two to four fishing        sites in San Juan feature          crew. Deep water is close to          awe-inspiring marine diversity     shore so you can usually start        and picturesque geographical       fishing within half an hour of        formations. Other impressive dive  leaving port. A half-day tour         sites are 50 miles west of         package can cost $480-$500, a         Mayaguez, near Desecheo Island     six-hour trip ranges from             off Rincon, off Mona Island, and   $650-$700, and a whole day of         off Culebra and Vieques. There's   fishing costs anywhere from $850      no reason to panic even if you're  to $1,000. These fees are already     a newbie in diving. Some hotels    inclusive of fishing equipment,       and resorts offer diving lessons   beverages, and services of            for beginners. As for snorkeling,  captain and mate.                     the shallow reefs in San Juan are                                        more than enough to dazzle you     For those who would rather stay       with awesome underwater scenery.   out of deep waters but still want     A good snorkeling location is in   the bay marina near the Caribe        Hilton hotel.                      About the Author Kristien Wilkinson is an online writer and contributor to http://www.sanjuan.com Published At: www.Isnare.com