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