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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:29 am
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Originally Posted by Antonio8069
We just returned from a 9-day driving vacation in PR, and my "must see" list would be much different!
- El Yunque is a definite! Hike to the falls, allow 1.5 hours;
- Torro Negro National Forest (hike, GPS is a must);
- Go to Vieques for the beaches! (day trip is possible, if overnight, stay Hix Island House);
- Arecibo Observatory (again, GPS is a must);
- Bacardi Distillery Tour;
- Ponce & the Museum of Art.
As others have said, secondary roads aren't great. Avoid driving @ night.
Nice list. I am about to make my first trek to Puerto Rico, alone. Decided staying in San Juan and trying to back and forth to east side wasn't feasible w/o renting a car. Wish I could find hostels there to offset cost, but found one Nauabo.

Opinions on my ideas, please. I am think about driving to ferry to spend day at Vieques to bike around island and may a dive. Would also like to see El Yunque, how far is the drive before you park and do some hiking? What part of island is Torro Negro?

Lone female hiking and such, should I be concerned?
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