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Beaches
Relax along the beaches of Isla Verde on the northern side of Puerto Rico facing the Atlantic Ocean. Try water sports like parasailing, surfing or jet skiing.
Salsa Congress
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Attend the annual salsa instructor convention and celebration of salsa dancing, with open workshops and performances from bands and dancers.
San Juan Bautista Day
Commemorate John the Baptist, the patron saint of Puerto Rico, on June 23 with a midnight tradition of falling backwards into the ocean off Isla Verde beach.
Hotes and Casinos
The Isla Verde district of Carolina contains upscale beachfront hotels like San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel or La Playa Hotel. Enjoy hotel and casino chains like InterContinental, Embassy Suites and Courtyard by Marriott.
Restaurants
Walk the main strip of Isla Verde Avenue for dining options ranging from fresh seafood and sushi to local Puerto Rican, Caribbean and steak menus.
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Matt Becht is a freelance filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. Becht’s college curriculum included courses in English composition, creative writing, and scriptwriting. He began writing professionally in 2009, and has been published in eHow, Trails.com, Travels.com and Golflink.com. Becht holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University.
