Fajardo vacation rentals

Fajardo is a charming town with centuries of history

Fajardo may have been founded more than 250 years ago, but it's grown little since. Being close to the ocean, it won't come as a surprise that the town is best known for its watersports. Multi-million-dollar yachts sail in to moor at Puerto Del Rey Marina, vacationers hit the water on kayaks and paddleboards from the golden sands of Playa Seven Seas or dive down under the surface to find an underwater world of colorful marine species. It's not just the coastline though. From your Fajardo vacation rental, you can easily reach the beautiful foothills of El Yunque National Forest.

Take the kids to the waterpark in Fajardo

If you want to simply kick back on the white, sandy beaches near your Fajardo vacation rental, no one's going to stop you. All you need is a good book and a strung-up hammock and you're good to go. That said, those who aren't beach bums shouldn't discount Puerto Rico. It's hardly surprising that this island is dotted with lighthouses, and the Culebrita and Cape San Juan Light are certainly worth an afternoon of discovery. If you've brought children, be sure to swing by the Coqui Water Park where they can while away an afternoon on the rides and slides.

Fajardo is a mecca for watersports

It would be hard to tire of all the watersports that Fajardo has to offer. You can help hoist the mainsail to spend a day out on the open water if you hire a yacht and skipper. Few things are as pleasing as cruising around the bay, being cooled by the sea breeze, a cold one in hand. Thrill-seekers should track down one of the many jet ski rental shops to bounce across the choppy sea at adrenaline-inducing speed. For something a little calmer, rent sea kayaks to paddle around the coastline or don flippers and masks to explore the coral reefs.

Some like it hot in Fajardo

While winter sees the biggest influx of travelers staying at Fajardo vacation rentals, if you slip in between April and June you'll enjoy the best rates and still miss the rains of summer. Though the weather might be a little hotter than the winter months, who cares when you're avoiding the crowds and have the refreshing Caribbean Sea just a few moments away? If you don't mind the odd afternoon of rain, you can score even better deals on Fajardo vacation rentals in summer and you'll likely have the whole beach to yourself when the sun comes out.

Explore the underwater world of Fajardo

Due to Puerto Rico's volcanic origins, land-living wildlife is a little thin on the ground and was mostly introduced to the island from arriving boats centuries ago. That said, a day in El Yunque National Forest will reveal everything from colorful frogs to the vivid green Puerto Rican parrot. Don't let the lack of land mammals put you off. Where Puerto Rico really comes into its own is lurking in the surrounding waters. Highlights include gentle humpback whales, huge schools of sardines and graceful hawksbill turtles, not to mention the colorful parrotfish and grouper.

Transportation to and around Fajardo

Fly into Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU), the closest airport, located 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Vieques (VQS-Antonio Rivera Rodriguez), which is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) away.