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