Cidra Country Club: Taking a Day Trip to San Juan

A trip to Puerto Rico wouldn’t be complete without stopping to see the capital city of San Juan. Cidra Country Club is easy to reach from the metropolis, providing a relaxing respite from the bustle of the city while still being close enough to enjoy everything it has to offer. We highly recommend taking a day trip to visit this amazing city, and you’ll be back in time to enjoy a cocktail before bed.

• Historical Sites: San Juan is full of historical landmarks that are both beautiful and educational. Take a walk through and around the Castillo del Felipe del Morro or visit the San Juan National Historic Site that was built to defend the coast in the 18^th and 19^th century. Be sure to check out Old San Juan with its cobbled streets, shopping, and restored buildings from the 16^th and 17^th century.
  

• Museums: For the artistic guests at Cidra Country Club, the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is a must-see museum. Aside from their art collection, they also host various festivals and concerts as well. The Museo de Casa Blanca was originally the home of Juan Ponce de León and houses two separate museums of Indian and colonial artifacts from his travels.

San Juan is constantly teeming with life and excitement. Along with the history and the museums, the city has great dining, casinos, parks, and shopping that can’t be beat. One of the best aspects of staying at Cidra Country Club is the ease with which you can access the capital city and everything it has to offer. For more information, contact us.

3 Top Excursions for Adrenaline Lovers Staying at Cidra Country Club

For some, vacations have little to do with relaxation and everything to do with finding new adventures. Cidra Country Club provides guests with a convenient central location accessible to many adrenaline-pumping experiences in Puerto Rico. Here are the top three adventure trips you just can’t miss while staying at Cidra Country Club.

• Ziplining: While zip lines have made an appearance across the globe, there is nothing quite as thrilling as flying through the air in an exotic paradise with all new kinds of flora and fauna. There are a number of places within driving distance that will provide you with access to this kind of excitement.
  

• Kiteboarding: A combination of waterskiing, paragliding, and windsurfing, this activity is sure to get your blood pumping as you soar across the waves of Puerto Rico’s beaches. Cidra Country Club is an easy 40 minute drive from the coast, making it no problem to fit kiteboarding into a day trip during your stay.
  

• Hang Gliding: Allow yourself to fly through the clouds over the El Yunque rainforest with your very own set of gliding wings. While being that high up in the sky can definitely seem daunting, it is known to be surprisingly relaxing while understandably exciting. Also within easy reach of Cidra Country Club, a trip wouldn’t be complete without trying the aerial sport.

If you or someone in your group is just itching to get up in the air or out on the sea, Cidra Country Club is a great location for meeting all of those needs. To top it off, our on-site facilities are sure to please you in between new adventures. For more information, contact us today.

Stay at the Cidra Country Club and Visit El Yunque Rainforest

El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the National Forest System, providing views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. This scenic piece of protected land is easy to reach from Cidra Country Club and well worth the drive. There are many recreational and educational activities throughout the reserve, making it ideal for all kinds of visitors.

Recreational pursuits include hiking on the many trails and swimming at the different waterfalls throughout the rainforest. Cidra Country Club guests will enjoy taking a scenic drive to look for the endangered Puerto Rican parrots, native coqui frogs, and giant tree ferns. Or simply enjoy having a picnic at the various eating areas and listening to the birds in the canopy above. To have a true adventure, take a night away from Cidra Country Club and get a camping permit to spend the night in the wild.

El Yunque Rainforest also nurtures educational experiences with their many interpretive trails, which provide information on the canopy, wildlife, and other aspects of the forest. There is also a visitor’s center that offers more information and educational experiences for visitors from Cidra Country Club and all around. There are even volunteering opportunities available, allowing you to make a difference in the environment while vacationing in Puerto Rico.

Cidra Country Club has plenty to offer their guests, from great on-site amenities to access to a tropical rainforest wonderland. When you aren’t trekking through the forest or discovering the beauty of Puerto Rico, your second home at Cidra Country Club will be waiting for you. For more information, call today.