Mana Retreat Center Guidebook
City/town information
Apx 30-40 min away in San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital and largest city, sits on the island's Atlantic coast. Its widest beach fronts are the Isla Verde resort strip, known for its bars, nightclubs, and casinos. Cobblestoned Old San Juan features colorful Spanish colonial buildings and 16th-century landmarks including El Morro and La Fortaleza, massive fortresses with sweeping ocean views, as well as the Paseo de la Princesa bayside promenade.
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San Juan
Apx 30-40 min away in San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital and largest city, sits on the island's Atlantic coast. Its widest beach fronts are the Isla Verde resort strip, known for its bars, nightclubs, and casinos. Cobblestoned Old San Juan features colorful Spanish colonial buildings and 16th-century landmarks including El Morro and La Fortaleza, massive fortresses with sweeping ocean views, as well as the Paseo de la Princesa bayside promenade.
Food scene
Great authentic Puerto Rican Food and Bar
Vega Alta Pueblo about 5-10 min away
Cosechando Bar & Grill
4 Calle Jacinto SeijoGreat authentic Puerto Rican Food and Bar
Vega Alta Pueblo about 5-10 min away
Enjoy your morning coffee or a light snack
Vega Alta Pueblo about 5-10 min away
Momentos Café Coffee Shop & Bistro
Calle MarginalEnjoy your morning coffee or a light snack
Vega Alta Pueblo about 5-10 min away
Recreation
15-20 min away
Great main family beach + many hidden coves to be explored and discovered
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Balneario Cerro Gordo
15-20 min away
Great main family beach + many hidden coves to be explored and discovered
30 min away in San Juan Artisan Distillers is supporting local farmers in farming their own sugar cane and making rum, reviving a historical practice in the process.
An all-around great experience and worth the admission.
Call ahead to schedule a tour, part of which is outside, including a short walk in the sugar fields.
San Juan Artisan Distillers
30 min away in San Juan Artisan Distillers is supporting local farmers in farming their own sugar cane and making rum, reviving a historical practice in the process.
An all-around great experience and worth the admission.
Call ahead to schedule a tour, part of which is outside, including a short walk in the sugar fields.
30 min on land and 45 min on the water, clear bottom kayaks, and guided tour.
Address: 1014 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 10:15PM
Phone: (787) 248-4569
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Night Kayak
1014 Ashford Ave30 min on land and 45 min on the water, clear bottom kayaks, and guided tour.
Address: 1014 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 10:15PM
Phone: (787) 248-4569
Santurce Salsa Club💃
1049 Ashford AveLearn how to dance Salsa
25-30min away, Incredible cove for swimming
Bring snorkels and see tropical fish, coral, and even octopus
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Mar Chiquita Beach
25-30min away, Incredible cove for swimming
Bring snorkels and see tropical fish, coral, and even octopus
Puerto Nuevo Beach
30min away,
Great party and volleyball beach
35min away, Best beginner surf spot + close to surf rentals
There are many local surf beaches, this one is the most friendly for learning
Playa Ashford
35min away, Best beginner surf spot + close to surf rentals
There are many local surf beaches, this one is the most friendly for learning
25min away, Cuevas Arenales Caves
Swimming, cliff jumping, exploring
Calle Los Ortega, Vega Baja 00693, Puerto Rico
25min away, Cuevas Arenales Caves
Swimming, cliff jumping, exploring
Sightseeing
Playa Tocones
20min away, Private and secluded feeling beach
Great place for nature hiking and experiencing the stunning rainforest only 1 hr from Mana Retreat Center. Small group excursions are available, spend the day exploring the rainforest, stopping at watering holes and natural slides, swimming free dive and cliff jump.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
Great place for nature hiking and experiencing the stunning rainforest only 1 hr from Mana Retreat Center. Small group excursions are available, spend the day exploring the rainforest, stopping at watering holes and natural slides, swimming free dive and cliff jump.
A hidden gem, located in the town of Vega Alta, steps from the central plaza, is this fantastic collection of Lin-Manuel Miranda of his story.
Galería Lin-Manuel Miranda
A hidden gem, located in the town of Vega Alta, steps from the central plaza, is this fantastic collection of Lin-Manuel Miranda of his story.