Copamarina Beach Resort


This full-service resort is the most upscale vacation retreat on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico, just east of the Playa Caña Gorda balneario on a shallow bay. It’s relatively pricey but worth it: the immaculate grounds include a pair of beautiful pools, tennis courts and two upscale restaurants. There’s also an on-site dive shop and a 24-hour service desk.

Most of the plush, elegantly outfitted rooms open to ocean breezes and swaying palms, making it idyllic for honeymooners, who drag beach chairs into the shallow waters under the shade of the palm trees. The only drawback is the resort’s isolation (you'll definitely need a hire car or taxi to get anywhere) but, for those who enjoy peace and tranquility, this can also be its greatest asset.


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