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    4.6 (13 reviews)

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    Survival Beach 04/25/2023 9:38am
    Rebecca R.

    Hiking to Survival Beach, while on vacation in Puerto Rico (on 04/25/2023) really was one of my favorite activities that we had planned. Getting to hike along the beach shoreline w/ the sound of waves constantly crashing in the background was so peaceful, calming, & just freakin' awesome! And the best part is when you actually reach Survival Beach....WOW! The huge rock formations located on Survival Beach are really something special (see pics/videos included in this review) Since "sharing is caring" here are a few of my Helpful Tips & FYIs, if you do decide to add a hike to Survival Beach to your itinerary: ~Parking: We parked at Surfer Beach, which has plenty of free parking spots (big open sandy beach area surrounded by beautiful & huge palm trees) and then started our hike to Survival Beach. There will be a sign at the beginning of the trailhead. ~Restrooms: no restrooms onsite at Survival Beach but there was 1 porta potty located near the beach entrance of Surfer Beach. I didn't use it so I can't speak on the actual condition of that porta potty. ~Hiking Info: I 100% agree w/ the previous reviews about wearing closed toe shoes/hiking shoes because you are climbing over overgrown trees & hiking through thick forest that does have some steep inclines in some parts of the trail. You definitely will want to have some good traction that only the right pair of shoes can provide. We did start our hike early in the morning to beat the sun & since we stayed on the trail that took us through the trees instead of climbing down to the beach shoreline to hike to Survival Beach like I've read in previous reviews, we were protected from the sun for most of our hike. This really is a great hike but it can be challenging in some spots. It took us about 40 mins to reach Survival Beach (1 way) and this is w/ us taking our time to stop & take pictures, and/or catch our breath. ~Hiking Trail Markers: The trail isn't easily marked w/ signs BUT on our hike to Survival Beach, we noticed that there were blue paint spots located on tree stumps every so often along the trail to help guide you (see pics included in this review). We visited on a Tuesday & there were hardly any other people there. We only encountered 4 other people on our hike. Not sure if this is the norm or not. Survival Beach was very clean so please make sure to help keep it that way by taking your trash w/ you. Hope this info helps! Rebecca

    Cristina G.

    Our visit to Survival Beach was one of my favorite part's of our vacation. It was about a 45 minute drive from Isabela, and parking was cramped, but we found a pretty mint spot further down the road, situated right under a coconut tree. When in PR, right? If you want to visit this beach in all its glory, get prepared for a 10 minute hike (partly shaded, but partly in the roasting sun). Do NOT try to do this hike in flip flops. Sneakers and sunscreen required. And make sure to bring plenty of water because you'll need it! The views here are amazing though, and the beach was pretty secluded. Definitely not crowded when we got there. It was worth the hike and the drive. Note: these waters are not calm. The current here is strong and the ground is rocky. You'll need to search for a sanded area if you're looking to relax in the water. This is mostly a surfer's beach. When you return, be sure to treat yourself to a giant fresh coconut cut up by one of the expert posted up there. It's a nice little reward for a hard day at the beach.

    Maribel C.

    Perfect hike. Not too difficult; but enough of a challenge. Wear sneakers or hiking boots. Be mindful of the tide; low tide would be best.

    Sophie L.

    Spend a wonderful couple hours hiking to and exploring Survival Beach. Parked at Surfer Beach and hiked over. Good shoes are a must since there are a lot of jagged rocks and jungle branches. Not a super hard hike but definitely require some climbing. Once at the beach, it's a quiet oasis (especially during a weekday). I think there were only 4 other people there. Loved beach combing here. There are the prettiest pink shells and I found some sea glass as well.

    Lauren C.

    If you're looking to explore and take adventure you should totally come to Survival Beach! It sure does live up to its name! We parked at Surfers Beach and hiked to Survival Beach - wear water shoes for the hike and so you could go in the water! My boyfriend, his little brother (11 years old) and I parked then followed the orange dots on the trees towards Survival Beach. The hike is a little dangerous being that we had steep hills to climb up and down. Some of the rocks were sharp as well but it was a great experience! We saw centipedes, caterpillars, lizards and iguanas! When we reached the sand the waves were very rough! We left our bag with towels on the side so we could walk under the rocks. Be careful because those waves could pull you out! On our way back we found a calm, shallow spot to sit, enjoy the beach and swim with the fish! Instead of taking the hike back we were able to walk along the shore back to Surfers Beach then back to the car. A fun adventure for "shore"!

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    Amazing!!!!So worth the hike! Amazing 10/10 but Def a hike! Wear comfy tennis shoes!!

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    Instead of taking the hike back we were able to walk along the shore back to Surfers Beach then back to the car.

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    Isabela Blowhole - View of the beach when your up there!

    Isabela Blowhole

    4.3(3 reviews)
    6.8 km

    If you saw the Anthony Bourdain No Reservations, PR episode you know the story about the man who…read morelost his cow through an ocean blowhole at Isabela. Having followed Anthony to the Tiki Bar in Hawaii, and other places, and having preceded him to Popotla Beach in Baja, and other places, we were determined to find the Isabela blowhole. In typical fashion, Mr. Bourdain was a little cryptic about his locations, and that didn't help. We searched and searched and searched and finally found the blowhole. A sign would come in handy, but noooooooooo. The Isabela Blowhole is located in a rocky and sandy shoreline area called Baño La Princesa, which is just north of Jobos Beach. You park at the bottom by the beach restaurants and you walk up the hill - and there it is. But it wasn't blowin'. Blowholes can be that way. To work their best magic, they need a high tide, a decent swell and strong winds. Oh yes, and a hole or two in the rock. Hawaii does good blowholes with that lava rock. The blowholes I currently remember seeing are: Spouting Horn, west of Poipu, Kauai; Halona Blow Hole, south end of Sandy Beach, Oahu; Nakalele Blow Hole, West Maui; La Bufadora, north of Ensanada, Baja MX, and; the Kiama Blowhole south of Sydney, Australia (up to 60 meters high). Maybe I'm a blowhole groupie. It's beginning to sound that way. Sorry my pictures suck on this one. Blurry and all. When it 'aint blowin', what do you really take a picture of anyway? This non-performing hole is lucky to get three stars. But I have been kinda hard on PR the Welfare Island, so it gets a break on this one.

    Definitely worth checking out if you are in Isabella! It is an old folk tale of this man who lost…read morehis cow at the blow hole. It has a great view of the beach and isn't a far walk from parking. It's a little rocky so I suggest sneakers. Fun little spot!

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