Treasure A Shore

We woke up early morning, had our breakfast and got ready for our journey. A backpack, snacks and lots of sunblock, where our necessities for this trip. From Guaynabo to Aguadilla, it is almost a two-hour drive, and the destination was not clear jet. The final stop was going to be “Survival Beach”.

Since last year, I have been seeing a series of beautiful places around Puerto Rico on social media, but do not have the chance to visit them. That is why my sister and I decided to take the challenge to visit more of our country. At the beginning of the summer we went to “Mar Chiquita” in Manatí, and to “Poza de Las Mujeres” and “Cueva Golondrinas” which are also in Manatí.

We thought that our summer was going to be like that always, but both of us work and did not have the time that we wanted to do it. But not a problem, on weekends we can go around too. That is what we did. On Saturday, we pack our backpacks with a set of clothing, put on our swimsuits, took our snacks and headed out. In two hours, we were on Aguadilla, but the first stop there was “Surfer’s Beach”, which is next to our final destination. There we took some pictures and prepare ourselves for the journey.

I heard ahead that the way to “Survival Beach” was thru some trees on the coast, but not only trees, there were some huge rocks and even caves (small ones). You have to be careful where you stand, because it can be slippery and rocky, there is also some caves around the area. Do not use sandals for that journey, tennis shoes or some water shoes are the better option for that 10-15 minutes’ walk.

Second stop, “Tabletop Beach” or “Punta Agujereada”. I couldn’t believe my eyes, it was amazing! The water so clear, the rocks aligning on an artistic way by nature and the beautiful sound of the waves. We took some pictures and that beautiful scenario on our minds, to later continue our walk for the final destination.

We had to go around a rock on the shore to be able to go into the cave. You have to get a little wet and it is a little complicated, but when we got there, the scenario was out of this world. The cave on the shoreline, the sound of the ocean echoing and that shade, that took us in after walking 15 minutes under the burning sun. Believe me it was all worth it.

After you get out of the cave you need to go around another rock, but this time I got wet till my waist (I’m 5’3”) to reach the beach. The outcome of the journey is wonderful, something like the Philippines but on a smaller version. For me was extraordinary, like out of a movie stamp. The water was so crystal clear, and you could see small fishes swim around. It was the perfect place to end that walk full of tree branches and huge rocks, I had no idea that on Puerto Rico you could find a place like that.

Two hours later, we took all our belongings and headed out back to the car. This time we decided to go on another route up hill, which left us soaking wet with sweat, but it was nice to see the incredible view from a higher distance.

After we changed our clothes, we decided to get something cold and delicious as a snack. We headed downtown Aguadilla, on the “Marina”, we found a series of food and snack stands along the shore. Our final choice, “Cafelados”. This coffee shop has 160 different mixes with the greatest expresso (as it says on their page), wraps, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, and gourmet desserts. We decided on the frappes, which were like heaven, creamy and with that incredible coffee taste. When we took that incredible ocean scent and had that pretty view on front of us for a while, it was time to go back home, with a bag full of memories and a camera with great pictures.  

**This adventure was before Hurracaine Maria, which hit the Island on September 19-20, 2017**
For more information about the catastrophe and how to help, you can go to:
Red Cross
Somos Una Voz
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