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35 miles (56km) E of San Juan A huge submerged coral reef off Fajardo's coast protects its southeastern waters, which are also blessed by trade winds -- adding up to sailors' delight. The Caribbean waters here are run through with coral and marine life, from barracudas and nurse sharks to shimmering schools of tropical fish -- a diving and snorkeling paradise. There are dozens of small islands off the coast of this eastern town, making the beauty of its waters all the more accessible. Fajardo itself has untrammeled beaches, surrounded by wilderness, with great snorkeling and scuba opportunities right offshore. It also has a bioluminescent bay and other natural wonders. We also love the unvarnished town center, with atmospheric bars and cafetíns serving up tasty Creole cooking at bargain prices. There are at least seven marinas in town, and with reason. Fajardo is the first of a string of ports extending to Vieques and Culebra, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and the Windward island chain, the pleasure boating capital of the Caribbean. Las Croabas, a village within the municipality, is the site of the El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa. El Conquistador was the leader in luxury resorts in the Caribbean from the 1960s through the late 1970s. Celebrities Elaine May, Jack Gilford, Celeste Holm (with her husband and two poodles), Elaine Stritch (and her dog), Amy Vanderbilt, Jack Palance, Burt Bacharach, Angie Dickinson, Omar Shariff, Marc Connell
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