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Food scene
Unique restaurant venue called CacaoU Chocolate House at the Semila Cocoa farm. Semila, is an agro forestry-cacao plantation and interactive attraction run by a local couple committed to educating the Puerto Rican agricultural industry. Discover the importance of the cacao seed and learn fascinating details about the chocolate-making process through an interactive presentation and how this process has changed over the past 100 years. Get a greater understanding on Cacao and how chocolate is made directly from the cacao trees. Have a chance to learn how cacao trees are planted and cared for as well as how cacao pods are harvested obtaining a high-quality chocolate. Sample some delicious products of the Cacao 360 chocolate brand and discover how texture and the percentage of cocoa affects the taste of chocolate. End your visit here with a flavorful Puerto Rican meal in a special restaurant so you can immerse yourself within the culture and the seasonings, and of course, enjoy a delicious chocolate-infused meal.
CACAU Chocolate House
#10 C. Gonzalo MarinUnique restaurant venue called CacaoU Chocolate House at the Semila Cocoa farm. Semila, is an agro forestry-cacao plantation and interactive attraction run by a local couple committed to educating the Puerto Rican agricultural industry. Discover the importance of the cacao seed and learn fascinating details about the chocolate-making process through an interactive presentation and how this process has changed over the past 100 years. Get a greater understanding on Cacao and how chocolate is made directly from the cacao trees. Have a chance to learn how cacao trees are planted and cared for as well as how cacao pods are harvested obtaining a high-quality chocolate. Sample some delicious products of the Cacao 360 chocolate brand and discover how texture and the percentage of cocoa affects the taste of chocolate. End your visit here with a flavorful Puerto Rican meal in a special restaurant so you can immerse yourself within the culture and the seasonings, and of course, enjoy a delicious chocolate-infused meal.
always a great spot for consistently good Puerto Rican food and very inexpensive but complete lunch specials
7 locals recommend
La Güira Restaurant & Lounge
321 Av. José de Diegoalways a great spot for consistently good Puerto Rican food and very inexpensive but complete lunch specials
Pit master and Chef Joe Padilla has a kiosko here. Serving up some of the best BBQ on the island and spend some time in beautiful Luquillo Beach. Visit Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill you wont regret it. YUM!
115 locals recommend
Kioskos de Luquillo
Pit master and Chef Joe Padilla has a kiosko here. Serving up some of the best BBQ on the island and spend some time in beautiful Luquillo Beach. Visit Smoky Joe Caribbean Grill you wont regret it. YUM!
Excellent parcha mojitos and the fish tacos were spectacular! Great food and right in my fave beach playa jobos. Surf
Board rental shop next door.
49 locals recommend
Uma's
Excellent parcha mojitos and the fish tacos were spectacular! Great food and right in my fave beach playa jobos. Surf
Board rental shop next door.
Porcell
Solid Puerto Rican food! Amazing lunch prices for their daily lunch specials.
7 locals recommend
La Güira Restaurant & Lounge
321 Av. José de DiegoSolid Puerto Rican food! Amazing lunch prices for their daily lunch specials.
El Almendro
Tostones de arroz con crab! Delicious! Calamari yum! Tapas style menu. Great mojitos
A must stop for a mojito or drink of your choice on the way to Isabela or playa jobos! Huge and delicious! 1 drink from here and your mood elevates! Lol
18 locals recommend
Tu mojito
A must stop for a mojito or drink of your choice on the way to Isabela or playa jobos! Huge and delicious! 1 drink from here and your mood elevates! Lol
Sha's
Puerto Rico 446Mama Mia Pizzería
El Farol
124 Cll UnionSimple.
Best breakfast!’
Sightseeing
Puerto Rico must do experiences while in Arecibo!
I loved this tour of Cueva Ventana and the hike was so interesting and informative. Close proximity to apartment. Definitely must see when visiting Parada541 in Arecibo
224 locals recommend
Cueva Ventana
I loved this tour of Cueva Ventana and the hike was so interesting and informative. Close proximity to apartment. Definitely must see when visiting Parada541 in Arecibo
amazing views and ancient cave where the Taino Indians held tribal meetings and made numerous carvings in the natural limestone walls
204 locals recommend
Cueva del Indio
amazing views and ancient cave where the Taino Indians held tribal meetings and made numerous carvings in the natural limestone walls
Closest amazing beach! on one side they have a lagoon like area and limestone rock to climb and on the other you can surf if experienced. Be careful the current can be very strong on the surfing side and its deep.
91 locals recommend
La Poza del Obispo Beach
Closest amazing beach! on one side they have a lagoon like area and limestone rock to climb and on the other you can surf if experienced. Be careful the current can be very strong on the surfing side and its deep.
Get to the history of Puerto Rico native Taino Indians and explore the beauty of the lush mountains in Utuado.
56 locals recommend
Caguana Ceremonial Indigenous Heritage Center
Get to the history of Puerto Rico native Taino Indians and explore the beauty of the lush mountains in Utuado.
Carabali Rainforest Park
Puerto Rico 992El Yunque Rain Forest
Gozalandia Hiking Area
Sector LechuzaEl tunel de Guajataca
Avenida Noel EstradaOld railroad path! Get a lemonade here you will thank me!
Neighborhoods
This beach is so amazing!!! There is a strip of restaurants, kiosks, shops and chair/ umbrella rentals available, surfboard and kayak rentals. Be sure to bring your snorkel I found sea turtles and loads of tropical fish and cool reef.
Jobos Beach
Great restaurants in area and places to have a drink with quaint shops and arts. Downtown Arecibo. Best Thursday-Sunday.
La Puntilla Barrio Gastronómico
Great restaurants in area and places to have a drink with quaint shops and arts. Downtown Arecibo. Best Thursday-Sunday.
City advice
Book before you go
Must do Airbnb experience while in Arecibo with Mimi!
https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/v/398818532?viralityEntryPoint=49&s=76