North Coast Roadtrip – Dorado to Arecibo

What to see: 

Dorado is home to the wealthiest Puerto Ricans and has some excellent restaurants as well as nice beaches and a lovely Plaza.  Further along the drive you can experience rocky beaches and limestone cliffs.  Make sure your camera is ready as the scenery is begging to be photographed.  Be sure to bring hiking shoes and use care when climbing the limestone cliffs.  Some areas are not for beginners or the faint of heart!

Time: 

Without traffic or stops, the drive is 90 minutes to 2 hours.  But I would plan on 6 hours to a full day to get the most out of this trip.  I do recommend stopping at Bocata for excellent Mojitos and BBQ!

Notes: 

Traffic can be very heavy on weekends & holidays.  It is a popular destination for locals and visitors. The drive ends in Arecibo area where there are some wonderful restaurants to enjoy dinner.  From here, you can take Highway 22 back towards San Juan or your home.