Punta Arenas beach is a quiet and safe beach, perfect for swimming. The neighborhood is well known for its great seafood restaurants. There are mostly private beach homes nearby. You’ll love our terraces, the ocean breeze, the coziness, the hammocks, gorgeous sunsets, and friendly locals. The house is great for couples, small families, or small groups of friends *up to a maximum of 5 people. Sheltered by two old, large "Almendros" -almond trees- the house is shaded and protected from the sun's heat during the warmest months. The Ocean breeze is constant and pleasant. Our sandy garden has two coconut palm trees and a variety of tropical plants & flowers. Ocean conditions can vary with the seasons. While calm waters are the norm in the Summer months (April to September), High tides and rougher wave cycles can happen anytime In the winter months (October to March). Host will welcome guests at the property to provide the keys. Self check-in is also possible. Guests can contact the host via text messages or phone call at any time. The city centers of both Mayagüez and Cabo Rojo are only about a 15 minute drive away from the house. The house is on Route 102 which runs bordering the coast (north to Mayagüez and south to Cabo Rojo). There are many restaurants and bars along this road in both directions. The closest Supermarket is just 2 kilometers away from the house. Fresh fish & seafood can be found at local "pescaderías" in "Puerto Real" -a neighboring fisherman's town- about 15 minutes away. The Bay of "Boquerón" is about 30 minutes away by car. Boquerón beach is popular during the day and the "Poblado" streets come to life on weekend nights with young people of all ages, lively bars and restaurants. Street music, seafood vendors, and festive atmosphere on weekends. El Faro de Cabo Rojo (Cabo Rojo's lighthouse) is a must see. A short & nice hike up to el faro will show you spectacular views of PR's south-westernmost tip. Impressive Ocean views, salt lakes, and a lovely crescent beach bay:"Playuela", or "Playa sucia". Puerto Rico's second oldest town, San Germán, is 25 minutes away. Its historic town center, with picturesque plazas and well preserved colonial Architecture is worth seing. The "Casa-Museo Ramírez de Arellano" is worth a visit, as is the new "Museo de Historia de San Germán", and don't miss "Porta Coeli", the oldest chapel in the America's, now a museum of religious Art. You may also want to check out Rincón, a popular beach town only half an hour north. And you can also visit other great beaches like "Crashboat" in Aguadilla, and "Jobos" in Isabela (on the north -west). Or you may drive south to the coast of Guánica, with its "Dry forest" (South- West). & don't miss Cayo Aurora -popularly known as "Guilligan's Island" for a fun, beach & snorkelling, day trip. Cars are highly recommended. Renting a car is relatively cheap and easy on the island. Public transportation is not available near the house. San Juan (SJU) airport is 2.5 hours away. Aguadilla airport is 50 minutes away.