Get to know Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico
Home of the best sunsets, seafood, surf
& "Doorway to the Sun"
Perhaps you have already visited Puerto Rico and stayed at the metro and more touristy areas of the island. If you would like to experience Puerto Rico in a different way (the Puerto Rican way) then come to the west, where not only will you find beauty but you'll get to feel the warmth, culture and sabor (flavor) of Puerto Ricans. Porta del Sol's pace is more relaxed, very family friendly and the prices are also lower than in the highly marketed tourist areas.
The west coast of Puerto Rico is now known as Porta del Sol which means "Doorway to the Sun". Porta del Sol it's sunny indeed but it should be named "Puesta del Sol" since you will find the most stunning sunset shows on the west everyday of the year. For many, many years residents of Puerto Rico have made Porta del Sol a place to vacation in the summer months for it's great beaches, marinas, and delicious fresh and affordable seafood. Even though Puerto Rico offers perfect weather year round (except in hurricane season), Puerto Ricans tend to go to the beach mostly in the summer, so you will find the most crowds in the summer months. Now that I live in the states I can't tell you how much I regret not enjoying the beach year round, now we do every change we get.
Porta del Sol offers many beautiful beaches for every type of "playero" (beach lover). If you love surfing, you will find great waves to ride in the town of Rincon. As you drive down south, the landscape becomes dryer and the beaches more calm and turquoise blue since you are heading towards Caribbean waters. When it comes to dining, if you love seafood, you will find tons of restaurants to choose from at very good prices since many of the restaurants are family owned. Cabo Rojo is the most famous for fresh seafood along La Mina de Oro and you can savor fresh oysters in the barrio of Boqueron. Those that prefer a more formal dining experience will delight as well, there are various fine restaurants in the towns of Rincon, Isabela, Aguadilla and Cabo Rojo. If you are seeking to vacation in a more relaxed beach atmosphere Porta del Sol is a great choice, you will find many budget family friendly accommodations. There are various luxury resorts and villa rentals in Porta del Sol that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding traveler. There is to much to tell you about Porta del Sol, so we invite you to visit our new website about the west coast; Porta del Sol Puerto Rico.com where you will find a complete travel guide with information on attractions, places to visit, beach guide with photos, dining guide, lodging guide, wedding information and much more. Porta del Sol Puerto Rico.com is also proud to offer a place for Puerto Ricans that no longer live on the island to connect with friends and share memories of their home towns. Come on, let us guide you to explore Porta del Sol Puerto Rico Enjoy your online visit to Puerto Rico. Safe and happy travels.
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