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787 391 4819
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Discover the roads and trails - almost 100 acres
from hilltops of coffee to valleys of lush giant ferns
and bananas. Sweeping vistas of deep valleys and even
a glimpse of ocean and the island Desecheo, off the western coast of Puerto Rico.
River hike - Suit up for adventure with our big rubber boots. There are three streams on the property which empty into larger waterways and these meander through valleys, uncovering many waterfalls, small and large, and surprises around every corner. Splashing and dipping is allowed! (there is also a fabulous "swimming hole" nearby - see "Salto Curet" below...)
Horses - we have three sweet and easy horses, including paso finos, the gaited breed renowned for its "ride-the-glide" trot. Our horses are suitable both for beginners and for more experienced riders. There honestly is nothing comparable to seeing the terrain on horseback! A trail ride will take you to mountaintop vistas and through the jungle to streams and waterfalls.
Flora and Fauna - Birdwatching: Hummingbirds and finches, hawks and owls,
cuckoos and more. A variety of hardwood and flowering trees, orange, guava, avocado, mango, many types of bananas and towering bamboo, among others. The flowers
which we cultivate include gingers and heliconias of many types and orchids.
Create - enjoy sketching or painting - we ourselves are artists and encourage and, if you like, can assist in your pursuits. Maravilla and the island offer excellent photo opportunies, as you can see from all the photos we have taken for the website.
Relax - On a quiet night, we offer an entertaining and
eclectic library and a good collection of movies.
In the cool winter evenings, enjoy a toasty fire
and stargaze from our cottage.
Las Marias - Orange Festival
- Coffee Festival, with pool,
Maricao State Forest
Mayaguez - Tropical Agricultural Station botanical garden,
- Porta Coeli, a 1606 church museum.
Ponce - ; castle; Art Deco style
Guanica - National Dry Forest, with numerous bird species and more than 700
types of trees and plants. birdwatching and hiking.
Cabo Rojo - Lighthouse surrounded by bluffs, sparkling salt flats and
a gorgeous crescent beach.
Rincon - A major surfing, destination.
scuba tours at Desecheo Island and Mona Island.
Camuy - The Caverns at , with one of the world's
largest underground river systems -
for both walkers and spelunkers.
Arecibo - The world's largest radio satellite dish, dramatically placed between
mountain peaks.
: Blue cobblestones, lovely balconied streets,
art galleries, and forts from the 1500's, including the famous El Morro.
Many historic sites, such as Ponce deLeon's Casablanca and
the Casals Museum. A charming city surrounded by the ocean.
Festivals - During the winter months, every town has a festival celebrating its'
signature product: hammocks, oranges, mangos, coffee and so on.
Artisans from around the island display their crafts, there is world-class
salsa music and native food is served. Some other famous island
festivals include the San Juan San Sebastian Street Festival ,
the carnivale of Ponce with its vejigante costumes and tradition,
the Heinekin Jazz Festival and the Pablo Casals Festival.
Beaches - Take a look at our gallery page for photos of some of the fabulous
beaches you can visit...and it's not hard to find one with noone else on it!
Some of our favorite destinations are not listed in the travel books,
but we'll be glad to introduce you to them.
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.jpg "Cabo Rojo, a beautiful cove for swimming and hiking")