Best Swimming Beaches in Puerto Rico

Cayo Icacos is the largest uninhabited cay of the La Cordillera nature reserve, a crescent of white sand and turquoise shallows a couple of miles off Fajardo. The sandbar shelves gently into clear water with th...

The pristine main beach on uninhabited Caja de Muertos island, a protected nature reserve five miles off Ponce's coast. Pelicano Beach earned a prestigious Blue Flag Award for its water quality and environmenta...

Located near the historic 1892 Punta Higüera Lighthouse on Puerto Rico's western coast, El Faro de Rincón offers dramatic ocean vistas, excellent whale watching from January through March, and free access to sc...

Jobos Beach in Isabela, Puerto Rico, is a stunning coastal destination on the northwest coast known for dramatic limestone cliffs and world-class waves. The lively bay features consistent surf on the outer reef...

A wide, crescent-shaped beach in the Piñones area of Loiza on Puerto Rico's northeast coast. Golden sands bordered by lush coastal vegetation create a scenic, sheltered setting with calm, protected waters ideal...

Borinquen Beach is a stunning stretch of white sand beach in Aguadilla, perfect for picnics, photography, and exploring dramatic rock formations. This scenic beach offers wide open spaces on both sides of the p...

Formerly called Red Beach by the U.S. Navy, this crescent-shaped shoreline in Vieques features white sand, natural tidal pools teeming with marine life, and shaded gazebos perfect for families. One of the most ...

Secluded beach in Aguadilla within the former Ramey Air Force Base, accessible via a sandy one-lane road best suited for off-road vehicles. Natural pozitas (saltwater pools) form between dramatic limestone rock...

Culebra's second most popular beach on the northeast coast, offering a wider, less crowded stretch of white sand than nearby Flamenco Beach. Calm waters and underwater rock formations make it ideal for snorkeli...

Sun Bay Beach is Vieques's only fully equipped public beach, featuring lifeguards, restrooms, showers, and a snack bar. This expansive crescent of palm-lined sand on the south coast near Esperanza offers calm w...

Located in the Piñones community of Loíza just east of Isla Verde, Playa de Piñones is famous for its vibrant food kiosks serving alcapurrias, fresh seafood, and tropical fruit frappes. The Atlantic-facing coas...

A National Natural Landmark in Manati featuring a rare tombolo formation—a sandbar connecting a small island to the mainland that reveals itself at low tide. Walk across exposed sand with water on both sides to...

Playa Caracoles, also known as La Poza de Don Guelo, is a scenic cove beach featuring natural rock barriers that create a calm, shallow lagoon ideal for families and beginner swimmers. Located in Caguas along H...

Uninhabited island nature reserve off Ponce featuring four beaches, dry forests, pristine coral reefs, and a restored 1887 lighthouse. This secluded Caribbean gem offers world-class snorkeling and diving, sceni...

Isla Verde – Alambique in Carolina, Puerto Rico, is a scenic swimming beach in the central Isla Verde sector. Located on the northeastern coast near Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, this picturesque dest...