Planning a Trip

Getting There -- American Eagle (tel. 800/981-4757 or 787/832-1200) flies from San Juan to Mayagüez twice daily Monday through Friday, three times a day on weekends (flying time: 40 min.). Depending on restrictions, round-trip passage ranges from $190 to $247 per person.

If you're driving from San Juan, head either west on Route 2 (trip time: 2 1/2 hr.) or south from San Juan on the scenic Route 52 (trip time: 3 hr.). Route 52 offers easier travel.

Getting Around -- Taxis meet arriving planes. If you take one, negotiate the fare with the driver first because cabs are unmetered here.

There are branches of Avis (tel. 787/833-7070), Budget (tel. 787/832-4570), and Hertz (tel. 787/832-3314) at the Mayagüez airport.

Visitor Information -- Mayagüez doesn't have a tourist-information office. If you're starting out in San Juan, inquire there before you set out.