Birdwatching Tours

Guanica, Puerto Rico resort offers great deals now through Fall and Winter

(PRWEB) July 18, 2004 -- The Copamarina Beach Resort today announced its current special package rates. The 20-acre resort on Puerto Rico`s undiscovered Southwestern Coast offers something for every traveler - from adventure activities to fine dining.

The first resort in Puerto Rico to offer an all-inclusive package, Copamarina is also offering the following rates:

Bed & Breakfast: includes full breakfast single or double occupancy, $194.00 per night per room. Valid until Dec. 21, 2004.

Fifth night free: valid for all regular rates and all-inclusive rates. Valid until Dec. 21, 2004

Winter Bed & Breakfast Package: breakfast included with a minimum of 5 nights, regular rates only. Valid Decemmber 22, 2004 until March 27, 2005

ABOUT THE RESORT:
Copamarina Beach Resort, a 20 acre beautifully landscaped tropical resort on a 3/4 mile crescent of Caribbean beach, located in Guanica, Puerto Rico (90 miles from the San Juan airport). A perfect vacation spot for families with children as well as for couples and solo travelers, Copamarina has a host of activities for every travel mindset from high adventure to deep relaxation.

RECREATION
Water, water everywhere. You never have to go far to get your feet wet at Copamarina!

Three-quarter mile long isolated white sand crescent beach on the Caribbean Sea
Two pools and two Jacuzzis
Two kiddie pools and kids` playground
Water sports include kayaks, paddleboats, Hobbie Cat, and Craig cats (2-person catamaran).
Diving and snorkeling
Two tennis courts lighted for night play. Racquets and tennis balls are available.
Tennis Pro.
Volleyball, jogging, hiking, bird watching and fishing.
Bird identifying books available for use at no charge.

ADVENTURE TOUR DESK
Tours of world famous-Bahia Bioluminiscente (Bioluminescent Bay) spectacular phosphorescent bay in La Parguera
Deep-sea fishing charters for Marlin, Dorado and Wahoo
Creole fishing (learn to fish like the locals)
Whale watching excursions available in January through March
Eco-tours, sunset sails, seaplane rides and horseback riding trips are available.

GILLIGAN`S ISLAND
Named for the similarities to the popular TV program.
A mangrove cay, less than one half mile offshore, popular for swimming, snorkeling, sunning and picnicking.

This remote, undeveloped island with a spectacular river pool is available only by boat.

GUANICA DRY FOREST RESERVE - A UNESCO PROJECT
Puerto Rico`s Dry Forest Reserve in Guánica is the largest remaining tract of a tropical dry coastal forest in the world and is one of the best examples of a Dry Forest.

The Guanica Reserve covers more than 18,000 acres with more than 36 miles of trails and old roads.

It is outstanding for hiking, caving and bird watching. The Forest is the home of more protected birds than anywhere else in Puerto Rico.
The Forest was established in 1919 and is today one of six protected areas in Puerto Rico.

Totally different from the forests in the north or that cover the mountains that comprise the islands mid-section. This sub-tropical dry forest is deprived of rainfall because the rain evaporates over the 5,000-foot Coderillera Mountains before reaching the Caribbean shore. The forested mountains may be deluged annually by 15-feet of rainfall, while Guanica could receive a mere 20 to 35 inches.

HIKING, BIRDWATCHING, AND ECOLOGY
Nature lovers and bird watchers can hike 12 forest trails, easy to rugged. In one mile, mostly along the roadway, 40 different species of birds were recorded.

The largest bird population on the island is protected here, more than El Yunque Rain Forest, with over 100 species of migratory and resident birds.

The Puerto Rican Whippoorwill (guabairo) survives on the island only in this reserve. Among at least 40 other endangered species surviving here are the Troupial, the Orange-Cheeked Waxbill, the Caribbean Elaenia, the Puerto Rican Bullfinch, the Puerto Rican Tody and the Puerto Rican Nightjar (once thought to be extinct).

More than 700 species of trees and plants are protected in the forest, including 16 that exist only here.

A species of shrimp here is found nowhere else on earth, blind shrimp in Guanica Bay.

Green turtles and leatherback turtles still use the beaches of Guanica to lay their eggs and the hatchlings make their way to sea

BODYDERM SPA AT COPAMARINA
Specializes in massage and body treatments with relaxation techniques and healing touches for body, mind, and spirit.

Aromatherapy, spa manicure and pedicures, waxing, body treatments, Hydrotherapy, massage, body-mud, exfoliation and body wraps. A variety of different packages may be custom-tailored for the client.

Reiki, Rhaja Yoga and meditation workshops are available upon request.
Aroma Spa Steam Capsule, exciting new treatment from Europe, combines the deep physical and mental benefits of steam and aromatherapy to wash away toxins, prevents dehydration damage to delicate tissue, and is an excellent weapon against cellulite.

FITNESS CENTER
The BodyDerm Fitness Center features floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides that offer spectacular views of the Caribbean and tropical gardens to enjoy during your workout. The center is open 7:00am to 7:00pm seven days a week.

Free Weights
Universal Equipment
Complete Cardiovascular and Strength Equipment
Health Walker
Running Machine
Exercise Mats
Aromatherapy Steam Capsule

Additionally, the Copamarina Beach Resort won the 2003 "Green Hotel of the Year" honor, awarded by the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association. This award recognizes a serious commitment to conservation, a willingness to examine environmental policies and to set an example throughout the island.

For more information, visit www.copamarina.com or contact Lisa Torch at 678-443-8502 (e-mail protected from spam bots)