Guidebook for Maricao
Sightseeing
The Bosque Estatal de Maricao (Maricao State Forest) is a birding paradise known worldwide for its variety of species. Beautiful mountain views and glimpses of the ocean found throughout the Forest.
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Bosque Estatal de Maricao
Km 16.2 PR-120The Bosque Estatal de Maricao (Maricao State Forest) is a birding paradise known worldwide for its variety of species. Beautiful mountain views and glimpses of the ocean found throughout the Forest.
A beautiful white sand beach and lighthouse on the cliffs overlooking miles of Caribbean water.
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Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
A beautiful white sand beach and lighthouse on the cliffs overlooking miles of Caribbean water.
Two town squares and one of the oldest churches in the western hemisphere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGicz7iGJ8E&noredirect=1
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San Germán
Two town squares and one of the oldest churches in the western hemisphere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGicz7iGJ8E&noredirect=1
One of three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico is located here. Plan an evening on the glass bottomed boat to see the water light up like fireflies!
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La Parguera
One of three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico is located here. Plan an evening on the glass bottomed boat to see the water light up like fireflies!
Public beach. Follow highway 333 further east to the end to beautiful Playa Tamarindo, which is a nesting site for sea turtles.
Balneario de Caña Gorda
Public beach. Follow highway 333 further east to the end to beautiful Playa Tamarindo, which is a nesting site for sea turtles.
Hike to a remote 100 foot high waterfall and swim in the pool at its base!
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Salto Curet, Maricao
Puerto Rico 425Hike to a remote 100 foot high waterfall and swim in the pool at its base!
Quiet and reasonably priced way to experience the bioluminescent bay at Parguera.
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Johnny's Boats
Carretera 304Quiet and reasonably priced way to experience the bioluminescent bay at Parguera.
Take the ferry to "Gilligan's Island", a group of very small cays with amazing snorkeling. Order your lunch at the dock's restaurant before departing on the ferry and they will deliver it to you!
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Guilligan Ferry
Calle CTake the ferry to "Gilligan's Island", a group of very small cays with amazing snorkeling. Order your lunch at the dock's restaurant before departing on the ferry and they will deliver it to you!
Guánica Dry Forest
Hike from the cactus covered hills down to the Caribbean.
Everything Else
The town closest to our cabin, about 3 miles. Maricao is a secluded mountain town. Hosts the Festival del Acabe del Cafe (Coffee Festival) each February and people attend from all over the island!
Maricao
The town closest to our cabin, about 3 miles. Maricao is a secluded mountain town. Hosts the Festival del Acabe del Cafe (Coffee Festival) each February and people attend from all over the island!
Essentials
About 20 minutes from the cabin, the closest major town. Has a good grocery store and a laundry.
Sabana Grande
About 20 minutes from the cabin, the closest major town. Has a good grocery store and a laundry.
Food Scene
Visit our friends, Maria and Artemio, for a tour of a working family coffee farm. On the weekends, experience real Puerto Rican cuisine at the restaurant - Artemio is a certified Puerto Rican chef!
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La Casona de Artemio
Puerto Rico 408Visit our friends, Maria and Artemio, for a tour of a working family coffee farm. On the weekends, experience real Puerto Rican cuisine at the restaurant - Artemio is a certified Puerto Rican chef!
Have dinner in the outdoor restaurant and watch the sunset over the calm Caribbean bay. Reasonably priced, good food, and a beautiful way to end the day.
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Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa
PR-333Have dinner in the outdoor restaurant and watch the sunset over the calm Caribbean bay. Reasonably priced, good food, and a beautiful way to end the day.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful white sand beach at the far southwest tip of the island. Limestone cliffs overlook the Caribbean and the lighthouse is open for tours on some days.
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Playa sucia
Beautiful white sand beach at the far southwest tip of the island. Limestone cliffs overlook the Caribbean and the lighthouse is open for tours on some days.