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Fajardo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Fajardo

Known as "the city that guards the sun of the Caribbean" (La Metrópolis del Sol Naciente), Fajardo is on the east coast of Puerto Rico, north ofCeibaand east ofLuquillo. One of the main attractions is the Bio-Luminescent Bay. A 1.5 hour tour, you will kayak in through a Mangrove forest at night to the bay, where luminescent plankton glow bright blue every time the water is disturbed. Most tours cost $45, and combo packages with tours of El Yunque Rainforest are available and quite a good full-day trip.

Top Attractions in Fajardo

Explore the best things to see and do in Fajardo:

  • Caribe Sailing Adventures
  • Culebra
  • El Conquistador Casino
  • El Conquistador Golf Course
  • El Yunque National Forest
  • Enchanted Island Eco Tours
  • Fajardo Pueblo
  • Icaco, Palomino and other offshore islands of Puerto Rico

Where to Eat in Fajardo

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴El Conquistador Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
  • 🍴Pasión por el Fogón

Where to Stay in Fajardo

  • 🏨El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa
  • 🏨Fajardo Inn
  • 🏨Las Casitas Village & Golden Door Spa, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
  • 🏨Passion Fruit Bed & Breakfast
  • 🏨Scenic Inn

Fajardo Travel Guide Sections

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