page_title: Fajardo, Puerto Rico
section_title: Landmarks and places of interest
hierarchical_section_title: Fajardo, Puerto Rico / Tourism / Landmarks and places of interest
caption_attribution_description: English: Aerial view of El Conquistador Resort and Harbor
context_page_description: Fajardo is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the east region of the island, facing the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo. Fajardo is spread over 7 wards and Downtown Fajardo, which serves as the administrative center. It is both a principal part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area and the San Juan-Caguas-Fajardo Combined Statistical Area.
  Fajardo is the hub of much of the recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and British Virgin Islands. It is also home to the largest Marina in the Caribbean, called Puerto del Rey. The town contains various hotels and inns.
  Off shore, near Fajardo, a few islets can be found. These are Icacos, Palominos, Palominito, and Diablo, among other uninhabited coral islands.
context_section_description: Las Cabezas de San Juan Light House - One of the oldest lighthouses in Puerto Rico. Only one used for nautical reasons in the entire island.
  Laguna Grande - One of the few Bioluminescent bays in the world that glow and offers night kayaking tours all year round.
  Puerto del Rey Marina - Biggest marina in the Caribbean.
  U.S. Customs House - Constructed in 1930 still in use by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
  Santiago Apostol Cathedral
  El Conquistador, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. - One of Puerto Rico's most luxurious resorts, complete with its own private, 3 ft 10 in (1,168 mm) narrow gauge funicular railway connecting its main hotel building with its marina. It was closed in 2017 after Hurricane Maria, and is scheduled to reopen in Fall 2020.
  Seven Seas Beach - One of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Classified Blue Flag for its sanitary health guarantees.
  Las Cabezas de San Juan Reserve - Home to mangroves and to the lighthouse.
  Fajardo Port - Used by locals and tourists to visit the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebras.
  Town Square - One of the most charming, antique styled, town squares of Puerto Rico. It has free wireless internet.
  Old Fajardo Sugar Cane Refinery
  Isleta Marina
  Natural Reserve Las Croabas
  Bioluminescent Bay Fajardo
  Las Croabas Recreational Park
  Hipolito Robles Sports Complex
  Icacos, Palomino and Palominito Cays (islets) Island Water Taxi
caption: Aerial view of El Conquistador Resort and Harbor
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