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