Info & FAQ
How to Find Us
All right, amigos, before we start driving, a quick Spanish 101 lesson that will help you with the road signs along the way.
In Spanish, Este = East, Oeste = West, Norte = North, and Sur = South. Great, now we are ready!
- Take Route #26 to Route #66 East.
- Take Route #66 East to Route #3 East toward Fajardo.
- Proceed until you begin to approach the municipality of Fajardo. Look for a shopping center on the left (Eastern Plaza) with a Room To Go and a McDonalds on the corner, and turn left at the traffic light onto Rd. 194
- Go straight on Rd. #194 for 1.2 miles. Immediately after passing the Burger King on your left, turn left into El Conquistador Avenue.
- At the first traffic light, turn right onto Rafael Bermudez Ave., going east until you come to a T.
- Turn left on Cabezas Road (PR #987) heading northeast. In minutes, you’ll see the signs for Puerto Chico. Turn right into the Marina, go down the hill, and look for the parking lot on the left (free, secure parking). You will then walk through the gate and meet us to check in at the white tent. It is next to the marina main office and Restaurant Cinco Nudos.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide the complete snorkeling equipment. This includes mask, snorkel, fins, and safety belts (floaters).
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Yes.
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No. Our guides are lifeguards and tourist interpreters. Before each snorkeling session they separate the group according to their skills and experience in snorkeling. This excursion is perfect for both beginners and experts.
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Snorkeling is the first activity we do when we arrive in Icacos. We use around an hour and a half to enjoy snorkeling.
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The entire process of the excursion including check in lasts six hours. Snorkeling Charters have the option to pay for each additional hour they want to be, this must be pre-arranged.
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Marina Puerto Chico in Fajardo.
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Icacos provides different options for snorkeling. We visit the reef that presents us with the best conditions in the day.
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We visit Icacos Island in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
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Yes! During check in we offer local pastries. After snorkeling we have a buffet of sandwiches, pasta and fruits.
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We offer trekking on Icacos Island, time to relax on the beach and navigation.
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Only in Snorkeling Charters and must be pre-arranged. It is not allowed to bring glass bottles.
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The Innovation is a motor boat. It is the pioneer boat in nautical tourism of Puerto Rico. On our page you will see more information about this classic vessel.
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We have free parking in Marina Puerto Chico.
Our Favorite Places in Our Area (Northeast of Puerto Rico)
Place to Eat:
Fajardo:
- La Estación
- Las Vistas Café
Luquillo:
- Los Kioskos (try Terruño #20)
- Boardriders
Rio Grande:
- Degree 18 Juice Bar (Vegan)
- Don Pepe
- W Sushi Bar
- Ekelekua
Places to Stay:
Fajardo:
- Gladys, Las Vistas Café
Luquillo:
- Casa Coral Luquillo
Rio Grande:
- Wyndham Grand Rio Mar
- Hacienda Siesta Alegre B&B
- Rainforest Inn
- Grand Meliá
The Northeast of Puerto Rico gives us a feeling of being on an island within an island. It is a complete destination by itself. It provides beaches of different types of sands, cays and islets, the Yunque Rainforest and the populated and paradisiacal islands of Vieques and Culebra.
In addition to being a center with diverse attractions, it is a world-class gastronomic center.
Our favorite area to eat in the Northeast of Puerto Rico is the area of the Luquillo Kiosks. Here 60 Kiosks are found to taste both Puerto Rican and international food. Our favorite restaurant is La Estación in Las Croabas, Fajardo. Everything is local at La Estación and the quality of flavor, presentation and atmosphere is second to none. The bar is excellent too! Ask for “un cocotazo”.
For breakfast, we recommend Las Vistas Café also in Las Croabas, Fajardo. Its owner Gladys, will receive you and makes you feel at home. This rooftop breakfast and brunch place has tremendous coffee, views and food.
To have a drink in the afternoon, we recommend Boardriders at La Pared in Luquillo. Right on the beach, you can order your drink and watch the surfers show. Most of the time they have live music. For us the best lodges in our area are in the town of Rio Grande. From places in the Yunque Rainforest skirt like Hacienda Siesta Alegre to large hotels on the coast such as the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar. Other smaller and alternate lodges are Casa Coral in Luquillo and Las Vistas Café in Las Croabas, Fajardo.
We hope our recommendations help you enjoy our destination in Northeast Puerto Rico.