Steps Beach, located in Rincón, is known as Puerto Rico's surfing center. During the surf season, surfers flock to this beach to catch some of the Island's best waves. In the off-season, it transforms into a quiet beach with great snorkeling.

Built in 1892, Faro de Punta Higüera is Rincón's lighthouse. Since 1993, it has served as a recreational park with a museum and observation deck overlooking the Atlantic - where, depending on the time of year, you might spot a whale.

The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge offers dramatic landscapes like the salt flats, a crescent-shaped beach protected with white sand, and other natural wonders unique to Puerto Rico, such as the endangered Yellow-Shouldered Blackbird.

Faro Los Morillos de Cabo Rojo is located on the Morrillos Peninsula. It was built in 1882 to mark the southeast entrance from the Caribbean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean.

A U.N. International Biosphere Reserve, Guánica State Forest is home to 600 species of flora and fauna, 48 of which are endangered, across its 9,000 acres of dry tropical coastal forest.

The west region of Puerto Rico is not only known for its sunsets but also its sunflowers. Finca El Girasol is a sunflower farm in Guánica, an ideal spot for a long walk and capturing incredible photos.

Located in the small fishing village of Lajas is La Parguera, one of Puerto Rico's three bioluminescent bays - and one of five in the world. This glow-in-the-dark bay can be explored by guided glass-bottom boats or kayak tours.