Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico, Fourth Edition [Paperback]

Kurt Pitzer (Author), Tara Stevens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico | Publication Date: August 2001

An adventure guide to Puerto Rico. It offers a mix of practical travel information along with details of adventurous activities, which should be fun for everyone no matter what their age or ability. The volume provides information on the history, culture, climate and geography of the area, covering its people and their roots, museums, historic sites and local attractions. The adventures include birdwatching, hiking and cycling. Then there is advice on where to eat and stay, transportation, practical concerns, useful websites, e-mail addresses, tourism offices and detailed regional and town maps, that feature walking and driving tours. This fourth edition explores archaeological sites, preserves and rugged rainforest environments. It includes tips on how to manage the local bus system and advice on safety for women travellers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

.... by far the best guidebook ever to have been published about the island, and the most complete. -- Rosario Ferré, acclaimed Puerto Rican novelist, author of

The most complete book that I have seen about my island. These guys have been everywhere. I'm impressed.... -- Javier Gomez, musician with Vivanativa, a popular Puerto Rican rock group

From the Publisher

"These useful guides are highly recommended... " Library Journal

This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to explore the destination. Extensively researched and offering the very latest

information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities - hiking, biking,

rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - and these

user-friendly books provide all the details you need, including prices. The best local outfitters are listed, along with contact numbers,

addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate,

culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the

very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and

festivals. All books have town and regional maps; some have color photos. Fully indexed.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 423 pages
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing; 4th edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588431169
• ISBN-13: 978-1588431165
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Puerto Rico

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really a new edition, November 7, 2002

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This review is from: Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

We were fairly disappointed with this book. True, although the information was a bit old (and some incorrect), it was satisfactory. But we had used Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico by Harry S. Pariser and this was supposed to be a new edition. However, much of the information that made the other book so enjoyable was missing. We did discover that Harry S. Pariser has a new guidebook, Explore Puerto Rico. We got this guide in time for our trip and used it as well. It was much more compact and had new information in it. It has much better maps and has more information than the previous editions. We found it to be the best guide!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nature Tour of Puerto Rico, January 11, 2003

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D. R. Ransdell (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This is a strong guide for active, nature-loving travellers but also includes information on Internet cafes, bicycle rentals, and the bus system in San Juan. We especially appreciated the list of unusual accommodations. Our favorite was Casa Cubuy on the south side of El Yunque. We had a lovely and memorable stay at this guest house thanks to a friendly host, interesting guests, and stunning views of the rain forest. Other accommodations we enjoyed included Hotel Belgica in Ponce and Villa Cofresi, an affordable resort in Rincon. The book also includes detailed information on the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan, live music spots, and the Arecibo Observatory. The volume shortchanges the striking Rio Camuy Cave Park and lists Old San Juan attractions in a confusing order, but it has interesting extras, such as the blurb about the curious Boiling Nuclear Superheater in Rincon and an explanation of a local pirate, Roberto Cofresi. The concise road maps helped us navigate smaller highways while the hiking maps for the Guanica Forest Reserve and El Yunque helped us guestimate the time needed for an adequate visit. We were especially glad we didn't miss the Bahia Fosforescente (Phosphorescent Bay). The tabs along the edge of the book (south coast, etc.), made for particularly quick reference.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, April 1, 2010

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Carol A. Castaneda - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventure Guide to Puerto Rico, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This book is truly a must have before you plan a trip to Puerto Rico. It provides you with Puerto Rico's history and accurate information to help you plan a fun and enriching vacation! It also is an interesting read.