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Patillas

Puerto Rico
Ranked #228 of 328 attractions in Puerto Rico
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Owner description: Called “The Emerald of the Southeast,” Patillas, an hour-and-a-half drive from San Juan, is a small city with lovely beaches, sugar cane fields and...... more » Owner description: Called “The Emerald of the Southeast,” Patillas, an hour-and-a-half drive from San Juan, is a small city with lovely beaches, sugar cane fields and orange groves. « less
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Beautiful beach and lake areas...courteous people... More

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El Paso, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012
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is very calm,quiet,clean,friendly people,the river,ocean,the food.the bad thing is all stores and supermarket will be closed early.between 7pm to 9 pm More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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Every room has beautiful ocean view 24hrs a day. Creole Food was excellent. Walk on the beach and listen to the waves nightly. Peaceful, time to share thoughts with friends and rejuvenite the energy. An out-of-area delight. More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

nothing there,stay away dirty town nice beach but you can go to better beaches More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2011

This town is located in the SouthEastern part of the island with San Lorenzo, Maunabo, Arroyo, Cayey, and Yabucoa surrounding it. You can get to it through the PR3, #181, #184, and/or PR53. Patillas name comes from a fruit that grew largely in this area, similar to the watermelon. But, we know it for "la esmeralda del sur" or "The... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2010

This is the place to go if you want to relax by your own pool and get to know the locals. Do not come here if you don't have a sense of adventure or want someone to bring you out a drink! Do come here if you don't mind walking about, eating mofongo, red snapper, mango's from the tree, engaging... More

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Parlin, New Jersey
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2003
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people found this review helpful

I have stayed on several occasions at this Bed & Breakfast or atleast that's what we call it in the States. Just wanted to let everyone know who is staying in San Juan, they don't know what there missing in the Southern part of the island. It's small and personal very secluded so you have your privacy and it always... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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