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Ojo del Buey or otherwise known as The Ox's Eye, is a wonderful family recreation spot. It is so named because of a huge rock formation in the shape of an Ox head. Myth has it that the infamous Puerto Rican pirate, Roberto Cofresí, buried his yet unfound treasure.
Dorado Beach, Balneario de Manuel Morales (Sardinera), Dirección: Carretera #697, final.
Tel.: 787-796-2830 787-622-5229
Fax: 787-796-9031
Información: En la ciudad de Dorado. Playa magnífica.
Dorado Del Mar Golf Club was designed by Chi Chi Rodríguez back in 1998. It's signature hole, #10, is a par 5, 525 yard beauty. Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and water on 12 of the holes make it a golf-course not to be missed.
Culture
The island of Puerto Rico is rich in festivals, traditions, art, and music; but it doesn’t end there...
Puerto Rico's true enchantment lies in its people. Charismatic, hospitable, brimming with joy and passion, they'll embrace you as one of their own. Join in the dance; you're family here.
Come see how welcoming and enchanting the Island’s culture really is
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Katrina
Ave Costa De Oro Balneario,
Calle A, 00646 Dorado, Puerto Rico
Tel.# 787-417-2080
Grappa
Mendez Vigo St # 247, Dorado, Puerto Rico
7877962674
Morena
Hwy 693, Dorado, Puerto Rico
Geography and Climate
The island of Puerto Rico is located in the northern Caribbean Sea, some 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) southeast of Florida. With the Dominican Republic to its west and the British Virgin Islands to its east, the commonwealth comprises the main island of Puerto Rico together with the smaller islands of Culebra and Vieques. On Puerto Rico, coastal plains and hills rise to the peaks of the Cordillera Central mountain range, which runs though the interior of the island. The island is dotted with rivers and lakes, and features a lush rain forest, El Yunque, in the northern plateau region.
Warm Caribbean currents keep Puerto Rico's climate temperate year-round. Temperatures rarely drop below 19C (66F) or rise above 32C (90F). Rain showers are frequent, with the most precipitation falling from May to December. Severe hurricanes can hit the islands between June and November.
Culebra has some of the best white sand beaches with no large hotels. Located 17 miles (27km) east of Puerto Rico's mainland it is approximately 7 by 5 miles (11 by 8 km) Its coast is marked by cliffs, sandy coral beaches and mangrove forests. These small islands are all classified as nature reserves and several nature reserves also exist on the main island. The island of Culebra can be reached through private boats, ferry, or plane. Ferry service is available from Fajardo. Ferries make several trips a day to the main island for an approximate fare of $4.50 (round trip).
Culebra also has a small airport, Benjamín Rivera Noriega Airport, with domestic service to the mainland and Vieques. The airport is served by small airlines:
Vieques lies about 8 miles (13 km) east of the Puerto Rican mainland, and measures about 21 miles (34 km) long by 4 miles (6 km) wide Vieques is a municipio of Puerto Rico, translated as "municipality" and in this context roughly equivalent to "township". It is in the Puerto Rican electoral district of Carolina. Local government is under the leadership of a mayor.
Vieques is served by Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport Services to the island run from San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Ceiba Airport or Isla Grande Airport (20-30 minute flight). Flights are also available between Vieques, Saint Croix and Saint Thomas.
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Puerto Rico:
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Tourism Company
P.O. Box 4435, Old San Juan Station 301 San Justo St. San Juan 00905
tel. 1/809/721-2400 fax 1/809/725-4417
United States: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Tourism Company
575 Fifth Ave. 23rd Floor New York, NY 10017
tel. 1/212/599-6262
fax 1/212/818-1866
Major Cities
- Arecibo
- Catano
- Dorado
- Humacao
- La Parguera
- Rio Grande
- Vieques
- Bayamon
- Condado
- El Yunque
- Isabela
- Luquillo
- San juan
- Carolina
- Culebra
- Fajardo
- Isla Verde
- Ponce
- Vega Alta
Tourist Attractions
Puerto Rico is a holiday paradise. The exotic and beautiful locations, with white sandy beaches, mountains, rain forest and skyscrapers beckon tourists to explore the natural beauty of the country. A large number of tourists are attracted to Puerto Rico due the fact that visitors do not need passport to enter Puerto Rico from America every year. One should visit San Juan, which is also the capital of Puerto Rico and "La Ciudad Amurallada" (city surrounded with walls). The most visited places are Plaza San Jose, Plaza del Quinto Centenario (Memorial of 500th anniversary of Columbus discovery of the New World) fort El Morro and the Pigeon park ("Parque de las Palomas").
Read more at
Puerto Rico Travel Guide
EMERGENCY Information
Puerto Rico State Agency for Emergency and Disaster Management
In the event of a hurricane, natural disaster or state of emergency, the best source of information is the local officials/Government...
Puerto Rico: The Puerto Rico State Agency for Emergency and Disaster Management in your area can be found at the following website: Emergency Numbers.
Dorado has two schools designated as emergency shelters:
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA
- School: LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA
- Code: 71118
- Latitude - 18.474448
- Longitude - -66.266179
- Address: AVE DR PEDRO ALBIZO CAMPOS BO MAMEYAL
- City: DORADO
- State: PR
- Zip Code: 00646
- Telephone: 787-796-6246
JACINTO LOPEZ MARTINEZ
- School: JACINTO LOPEZ MARTINEZ
- Code: 71076
- Latitude - 18.460311
- Longitude - -66.26129
- Address: CALLE NORTE #200
- City: DORADO
- State: PR
- Zip Code: 00646
- Telephone: 787-796-1255
Villas de Costa Mar
- H178 Calle D Unit 09 & 10
- Dorado, PR 00646
North, South, Central, East & West
Things to see and do in Puerto Rico...
There is so much to do in Puerto Rico that we alphabetized it for you...
What awaits you is fun filled days of,
- Adventure
- Beaches
- Casinos'
- Culture
- Dinning
- Events
- Exploration
- Festivals
- History
- Night Life
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Spas
- Sports
- Tours
- Tropical Trails
- Water Sports
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