Puerto Rico

This is a strong guide for active, nature-loving travellers but also includes information on Internet cafes, bicycle rentals, and the bus system in San Juan. We especially appreciated the list of unusual accommodations. Our favorite was Casa Cubuy on the south side of El Yunque. We had a lovely and memorable stay at this guest house thanks to a friendly host, interesting guests, and stunning views of the rain forest. Other accommodations we enjoyed included Hotel Belgica in Ponce and Villa Cofresi, an affordable resort in Rincon. The book also includes detailed information on the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan, live music spots, and the Arecibo Observatory. The volume shortchanges the striking Rio Camuy Cave Park and lists Old San Juan attractions in a confusing order, but it has interesting extras, such as the blurb about the curious Boiling Nuclear Superheater in Rincon and an explanation of a local pirate, Roberto Cofresi. The concise road maps helped us navigate smaller highways while the hiking maps for the Guanica Forest Reserve and El Yunque helped us guestimate the time needed for an adequate visit. We were especially glad we didn't miss the Bahia Fosforescente (Phosphorescent Bay). The tabs along the edge of the book (south coast, etc.), made for particularly quick reference.

A down-to-earth guide. Information-packed, offering comprehensive and interesting facts about every aspect of the island.Anton Community Newspapers

"The most complete book that I have seen about my island. These guys have been everywhere. I'm impressed... " Javier Gomez, musician with Vivanativa, a popular Puerto Rican rock band

"[This book] offers an in-depth view of our beautiful island, at the same time covering enough practical ground so that both the serious traveler and the weekend beach tourist can benefit from it.... It's by far the best guidebook ever to have been published about the island, and the most complete." Rosario Ferré, acclaimed Puerto Rican novelist