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Awesome fares to PR from NYC on JetBlue have got me thinking.

Can anyone tell me the best beaches in PR for snorkeling or diving? What the are the places to avoid?

Thanks!

Vieques. There is no point in saying more-that place os marvelous (and I am not high on PR). Check it out: www.enchanted-isle.com

I concure salmo99 Vieques and there is no reason think farther. I must admit I regret never making it to Culebra while I was there. BioBay a must. let me know if you need a great guide for the Bio trip.. he's local and a hoot.
www.vieques_island.com is where I found it.

Yeah, Vieques and Culebra are the best and the hottest places for snorkeling/diving, don't discount the west coast of Puerto Rico. There are some great, easily accessible reefs right off the beach in a lot of places. Crashboat beach has some interesting snorkeling/diving around the piers. There is what is supposed to a fabulous wall dive but we haven't done that yet. Also, Descheo Island, about 24 miles off the west coast is supposed to be a great dive trip. Contact Aquatica Dive Shop near Aguadilla (http://netdial.caribe.net/~aquatica/) to more info.

I'd keep an eye on the news re: the protests, gov't shut-downs etc. there. Nothing at all like the unstable and/or unsafe situations elsewhere in the world to be sure, but something to be aware of, checking on how travel-related services, businesses, etc. are affected.

If you go make sure to try their sangria drinks that hit the spot on the beach. Have fun!

Northern Region: Historic Old San Juan district, Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Guajataca State Forest and Lake in Isabela, Rio Camuy Caves in Camuy and Condado Beach in San Juan.

Eastern Region: El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Natural Reserve of Mosquito in Vieques, Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve and El Faro in Fajardo.

Central:Caguana Indian Ceremonial Park in Utuado, the many restored Haciendas in Las Marias, the caves in Ciales, Montoso Gardens in Maricao and Toro Negro Forest Reserve in Jayuya.

Western:Boquerón Beach, Guánica State Forest, Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Mona Island Iglesia Porta Coeli and Mayagüez Zoo (the only Zoo in the island).

Southern:Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center, Serralles Castle, Aguirre Forest Reserve, Caja de Muertos, and Museo de Arte de Ponce.

Just curious -- how is Puerto Rico on budget travel? Is it expensive? Mid-range?

OK, so this doesn't actually address the question of where the cool spots are, or what type of budget you'll need. The owners of this place in PR contacted me last week, and I think they signed up for a BnA hostel listing. This looks like a sweet place to stay, especially is you have a group of friends (their main guesthouse can sleep 6+ for $175/night). Check it out:
CasaPicaFlores

Skyehiker..

There is nothing to be concerened about as far as protest. Vieques is a awesome place to visit. Culebra is another one of my favorite spots. I live on St. Thomas USVI and go to Puerto Rico every chance I get.