Park
La Zanja, Fajardo
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Tips van locals
Carol & Javier
April 19, 2022
In Spanish, the name of this cave means "The Trench." La Zanja is a unique natural swimming pool protected from the Atlantic surge. Popular among locals, this trail is a bit of a trek. Begin at Seven Seas beach and walk along the beach until you reach the coastal cliffs. Eventually, you will come to a volcanic rock projection that you ascend before descending into the cave. Wear water shoes or hiking boots if you don't mind getting wet, and make sure to bring water, food, and wear a bathing suit under your clothes. La Zanja is located in the Cabezas de San Juan Natural Reserve, which is managed by Para La Naturaleza. Visit their website for more hiking options in the reserve. Sierra Club of Puerto Rico periodically organizes a challenging hike around the Cabezas de San Juan Reserve called Escarpados y Farallones, which includes a dip in La Zanja.
In Spanish, the name of this cave means "The Trench." La Zanja is a unique natural swimming pool protected from the Atlantic surge. Popular among locals, this trail is a bit of a trek. Begin at Seven Seas beach and walk along the beach until you reach the coastal cliffs. Eventually, you will come to…
Pedro Armando
March 21, 2018
La Zanja (“the Trench”, in English) is one of those places. Once photos started being posted on social media, it immediately goes on everyone’s must-visit list. Now, you’re lucky if you can be there alone. Located in Fajardo, on the northeastern-most tip of Puerto Rico, right along the rugged coast, this little pool is a hidden gem. It is in Las Cabezas de San Juan nature reserve property, so it is not accessible by car. Getting there is a bit of a walk, but La Zanja is so pretty, it is worth the hike.
La Zanja (“the Trench”, in English) is one of those places. Once photos started being posted on social media, it immediately goes on everyone’s must-visit list. Now, you’re lucky if you can be there alone. Located in Fajardo, on the northeastern-most tip of Puerto Rico, right along the rugged coast…
Moraima
October 30, 2021
If you like hiking you must go there.
Karen
August 29, 2021
Great walk on the beach to your own little watering hole. Walk to the RIGHT of Seven Seas Beach to “La Cueva”. This beach walk will be about a 45 minutes at a slow pace. Near the end, you will see trail entrances from the beach, follow them. You will get to La Zanja (The Trench) - where the sea meets the cove.
Angel
August 30, 2022
La Zanja is an amazing secluded spot, easy to get to, that will leave you speechless (as it has left me every time I go there). Best if going with a local or someone who has been there before. It takes me an hour to hike to la Zanja. The first 40 mins are along the shore. Wear shoes that can get wet because there is a part of the hike that is overgrown by the mangroves and you have to walk in the water. Then a trail (towards inland) will lead you to a rock beach, where you have to walk towards the hill on the left side when facing the sea. Hike over the hill (you can use any map-app to locate yourself with respect to la Zanja). Walk carefully, sharp rocks, and loose ground can be found. My recommendation is to get there relatively early in the morning (around 09:00 hrs, it's when the water looks even better). Pack light, but bring plenty of water/snacks, and clean after yourself. Beware of sea urchins on the rock walls (in La Zanja) and do not pick any of the starfish nor get them out of the water. Enjoy!
La Zanja is an amazing secluded spot, easy to get to, that will leave you speechless (as it has left me every time I go there). Best if going with a local or someone who has been there before. It takes me an hour to hike to la Zanja. The first 40 mins are along the shore. Wear shoes that can get wet…
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Fajardo, Fajardo