Playa Escambron as locals call it, offers two beaches, each with its own qualities. Paseo de Tierra (walking path) connects Old San Juan & Condado making it possible to walk or take a bike ride to the beach. I'd say save your money on the snorkel tour as there is nothing to really see. They just kept eating and we floated around them just watching. Unexploded artillery, fish, sponges, and tunnels are on the ocean floor. Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG), Motels near Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (SJU), Public Transportation Systems in San Juan, Castillo San Felipe del Morro: Tickets & Tours, Castillo de San Cristobal: Tickets & Tours, San Juan National Historic Site: Tickets & Tours, Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista: Tickets & Tours, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico: Tickets & Tours, The Capitol of Puerto Rico: Tickets & Tours, Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort: Tickets & Tours, Migrino Beach Single ATV Tour in Los Cabos, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Day Tour with Lunch from Las Vegas, Blue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour, Skip the Line: St Paul's Cathedral Fast-Track Entrance Ticket, Drive your Own 2 Seat Catamaran on the Edge of the Everglades by Go Cats, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens, Exclusive Small Group - Phi Phi Islands Sunrise OR Day trip, Paris Louvre Museum Must See Skip the Line Private and non Private, Santa Rosa de Cabal and Hot Springs Full-Day Trip, See all 5 Balneario El Escambrn tours on Tripadvisor, See all Balneario El Escambrn experiences on Tripadvisor, View all hotels near Balneario El Escambrn on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Balneario El Escambrn on Tripadvisor. San Juan is home to Escambrn Beach, which is considered one of the best snorkeling spots in Puerto Rico. 2023 Discover Puerto Rico. This beachs waters are notorious for having harsh currents and strong waves most suitable for surfing. For an unforgettable snorkeling experience, I recommend checking out our article about the. Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cayos de la Cordillera Nature Reserve: The peaceful and sandy La Chiva Beach is located at the southernmost point of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. When you arrive at the beach through the trail you should continue walking a few meters to your right. The beach and recreational complex are located on the grounds of the former Escambrn Beach Club and Hotel which featured a large swimming pool enclosed by breakwaters. There were groups snorkeling on the other side of the bridge and pretty gross looking water for turtles. I'd recommend if you don't want to travel far. The Uber dropped me right by the Caribe Hilton and the Puerto Rican Sports Hall of Fame, which made it a quick walk back to the cove/marine park area. If you want to see turtles, go to Culebra. 94% of travelers recommend this experience. Check out Seven Seas Beach in the following video: Small reef systems, seagrass beds and sea cucumbers await underwater explorers.