Fajardo

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Fajardo (fah-HAHR-do) is a small but popular city in Puerto Rico located in the east region of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo.Fajardo is spread over 7 wards and Fajardo Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

Fajardo is the hub of the majority of recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and British Virgin Islands. It is also the home to the largest Marina in the Caribbean, called Puerto del Rey. The town contains various hotels; the El Conquistador Resort is one of its most famous hotels.

Off shore near Fajardo few islets can be found: Icacos, Palominos, Palominitos and Diablo, uninhabited coral islands.
Fajardo was founded in 1760 by Bravo de Rivera, a Spanish governor. It was originally named Santiago de Fajardo.
Landmarks and places of interest

* Bioluminiscent Lagoon
* Fajardo Airport
* Old Fajardo Sugar Cane Refinery
* Icacos & Palomino Keys
* Las Cabezas de San Juan
* Isleta Marina
* Natural Reserve Las Croabas
* Puerto del Rey Marina ( HUGE!!!!)

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