With soft sand and blue waters, these beautiful beaches welcome surfing, sunbathing, swimming, and more.
Inspired to pack your swimsuit and book a flight?
Here are 10 of the best beaches in Puerto Rico.
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Because of its proximity to the city, the place stays busy.
Flamenco Beach
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Flamenco Beach, located on theisland of Culebra, is an Instagram icon.
The gorgeous stretch of white sand has calm, gin-clear waters, making for an easy, breezy swim.
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They’re now covered in graffiti and are slowly being reclaimed by the sea.
The beach is about a mile long and covered in soft, golden sand.
Jobos Beach
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Want to feel like a local?
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Join in with a lesson fromJobos Surf Venture House, or watch the action from the shore.
(Remember, when turtles are nesting, keep a respectful distance and avoid using flash photography.)
Note, however, that the choppy water that attracts surfers can be dangerous to swim in sometimes.
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But what you’ll get in exchange is complete peace and solitude.
The beach is protected by an outer coral reef, making it more like a quiet lagoon.
Stay until dusk to watch a Puerto Rican sunset to remember.
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