Title: Visit Esperanza: 2026 Travel Guide for Esperanza, Arecibo | Expedia.com [Hotels in Esperanza](https://expedia.com/Esperanza-Hotels.d553248635976173926.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Esperanza](https://expedia.com/Esperanza-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976173926.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Esperanza](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Esperanza.d553248635976173926.Car-Rental-Guide)[Esperanza Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Esperanza.d553248635976173926.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Esperanza ## Travel Guide ![Well worth the time to visit the largest single dish observatory in the world right in Puerto Rico!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/2ff27c94-8a63-4aa7-9d01-af603968b86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Well worth the time to visit the largest single dish observatory in the world right in Puerto Rico!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/2ff27c94-8a63-4aa7-9d01-af603968b86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Consider renting a jeep while in Puertp Rico and road tripping the island. While you're at it, head inland to check out the largest single radio-telescope in the world at Arecibo Observatory! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/6e001af1-8e3b-4435-baaf-c7400b983be5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![As seen in Golden Eye! Great observatory with a tech and space museum inside which is great for kids and families and people interested in space!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/a03c9eae-a617-4675-8763-ba29699563c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arecibo Observatory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/7f61b7cd-022e-43c4-aa40-2604972ff491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Esperanza Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976173926) - Esperanza Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Esperanza ![Hyatt Place Manati](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7010000/7008800/7008739/1a6c7b49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Manati 122 Carretera PR-2 Manati $186 nightly $206 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manati. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Todo perfecto, el desayuno delicioso, volvemos... Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=7008739&PinnedHotelID=7008739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976173926) ![Hotel El Guajataca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2050000/2040200/2040127/2180ee43_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel El Guajataca Carretera 2 Km. 103.8 Quebradillas $128 nightly $140 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Quebradillas. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Very nice staff and a nice hotel would rent there again Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F18%2F2026&endDate=2%2F19%2F2026&selected=2040127&PinnedHotelID=2040127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976173926) ![Arecibo Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9700000/9690800/9690745/8d81cb1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arecibo Inn Road #2 km 67.2 Arecibo $102 nightly $111 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Arecibo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) The room was clean, good smell, comfortable, good accessibility for handicap. Secure. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=9690745&PinnedHotelID=9690745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976173926) [See all 472 properties in Esperanza](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026®ionId=553248635976173926) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ventana al Atlantico at Arecibo 681 Ocean Drive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10280000/10272300/10272292/50be0bda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ventana al Atlantico at Arecibo 681 Ocean Drive PR 681, Km. 5.4 Arecibo Book a stay at this beach apartment in Arecibo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa Caza y Pesca and Cave of the Indian ... 7/10 Good! (257 reviews) We booked a last minute stay after arriving to PR after 10pm. It’s not an updated room but it was clean and safe. AC worked. The view in the morning is amazing. We will book again. Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Arecibo-Hotels-Ventana-Al-Atlantico-Boutique-Hotel-At-Arecibo-681-Ocean-Drive.h10272292.Hotel-Information) ![Casa vacacional en Arenales Isabela](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24930000/24928200/24928198/6483d8f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa vacacional en Arenales Isabela Calle Karimar Calle Elionai Isabela Puerto Rico Stay at this vacation home in Isabela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Carribbean Cinemas Isabela and Paseo Lineal are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews) Good amount of space, beds & pillows were comfortable. Hosts were responsive. House was clean. My only complaint was that power went out for about 5 hours and it was hot! I also didn’t like that it was high up on a long road with many turns and barely visible street signs. This aside, it was fine ... Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Isabela-Hotels-Casa-Vacacional-En-Arenales-Isabela.h24928198.Hotel-Information) ![Escape to Beach Paradise & Light House -The Best for Families & Great for Events](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32817500/32817422/ace0fd71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Escape to Beach Paradise & Light House -The Best for Families & Great for Events Arecibo Puerto Rico Book a stay at this villa in Puerto Rico. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews) Property is great! The view is absolutely beautiful and we fully enjoyed the yard/pool and rooftop. Showers had hott water and good pressure. ACs kept the house cool. The house also has a crib, toddler bed and pack n play. Great for everyone! Only things to mention, which the host cannot control, ... Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Jarealito-Hotels-Escape-To-Beach-Paradise-Light-House-The-Best-For-Families-Great-For-Events.h32817422.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Esperanza](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635976173926&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Esperanza hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976173926&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial view of the Arecibo Lighthouse in Puerto Rico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166276/39ce0194-c7f2-46ca-ba95-a1ef8c57c3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arecibo Lighthouse You can find out about the history of Islote when you stop by Arecibo Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Arecibo-Lighthouse-Jarealito.d6166276.Vacation-Attraction) ![An easy guided hike through interesting cave formations leads to to this magnificent valley view. Don't look up… there are bats! #bestof5 #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263730/559142fc-ed8b-4ffd-a81a-02272bb2556a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cueva Ventana Explore the great outdoors at Cueva Ventana, a lovely green space in Hato Viejo. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cueva-Ventana-Arecibo.d6263730.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tropical seascape aerial landscape in San Juan, Puerto Rico over La Poza del Escambrón Beach and Escambron Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622642935056/5687e104-0a3b-4393-a779-eaa21dc00424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Poza Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at La Poza Beach during your travels in Jarealito? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/La-Poza-Beach-Jarealito.d553248622642935056.Vacation-Attraction) ![Arecibo Observatory which includes an observatory and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/9bebcb6d-e37e-4f07-85e1-59bfc5564287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arecibo Observatory This gigantic radio telescope has contributed to scientific discoveries since the 1960s, and has appeared in many movies and television shows. [](https://expedia.com/Arecibo-Observatory-Arecibo.d6081895.Vacation-Attraction) ![Arecibo Cave of the Indian. Cueva del Indio Puerto Rico ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264941/ea470b60-dac8-42dc-a0db-a51cebbb03d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cave of the Indian Explore the great outdoors at Cave of the Indian, a lovely green space in Islote. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cave-Of-The-Indian-Arecibo.d6264941.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great view of the Arecibo Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635980609622/b1bbf175-e909-4625-9eb3-1d95692d9275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Caza y Pesca Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Caza y Pesca during your trip to Islote? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Caza-Y-Pesca-Jarealito.d553248635980609622.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Utuado Canyon, River & Waterfall Adventure in Puerto Rico](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2666681/7427190c-5d48-43cc-8d04-d599e05b2354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utuado Canyon, River & Waterfall Adventure in Puerto Rico $165 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/utuado-canyon.a2666681.activity-details) ![Private Tour of the White Canyon Ancestral Route in Utuado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5076670/0a021d77-6459-496a-a2c4-a7a02aa5d479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour of the White Canyon Ancestral Route in Utuado $79 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-the-white-canyon-ancestral-route-in-utuado.a5076670.activity-details) ![Private Group Beach Yoga Experience with Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310719/689b7621-36a8-4c21-b653-ce894d5a1ddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Group Beach Yoga Experience with Transport $59 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-group-beach-yoga-experience-with-transport.a46310719.activity-details) [See all activities in Esperanza](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Esperanza.d553248635976173926.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Esperanza ![Arecibo Observatory which includes an observatory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081895/9375b3b3-c50f-42de-a250-588cb021fb43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arecibo ![Girl in Narrow Water in White Slot Canyons](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500177/da85e1b5-2ee7-4353-9839-764608b8be43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Utuado ![Camuy River Cave Park featuring forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081857/99bc9f2f-6169-4ff1-9e70-173648ad1434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hatillo - Cities near Esperanza - Places of interest [Arecibo](https://expedia.com/Arecibo.dx6156)[Utuado](https://expedia.com/Utuado.dx500177)[Hatillo](https://expedia.com/Hatillo.dx6126407)[Campo Alegre](https://expedia.com/Campo-Alegre.dx553248635976173975)[Aibonito](https://expedia.com/Aibonito.dx728928607727845376) - [Arecibo Observatory ](https://expedia.com/Arecibo-Observatory-Arecibo.d6081895.Vacation-Attraction) - [El Yunque National Forest ](https://expedia.com/El-Yunque-National-Forest-Puerto-Rico.d6116646.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Mar Chiquita ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Mar-Chiquita-Puerto-Rico.d553248635980609640.Vacation-Attraction) - [Puerto Rico Premium Outlets ](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Rico-Premium-Outlets-Barceloneta.d6166280.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guajataca Beach ](https://expedia.com/Guajataca-Beach-Puerto-Rico.d6116650.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arecibo Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Arecibo-Lighthouse-Jarealito.d6166276.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gozalandia Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Gozalandia-Waterfall-San-Sebastian.d553248622647986659.Vacation-Attraction) - [La Poza de Las Mujeres ](https://expedia.com/La-Poza-De-Las-Mujeres-Manati.d553248635980609619.Vacation-Attraction) - [Camuy River Cave Park ](https://expedia.com/Camuy-River-Cave-Park-Camuy.d6081857.Vacation-Attraction) - [Toro Negro State Forest ](https://expedia.com/Toro-Negro-State-Forest-Puerto-Rico.d6081893.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hacienda Buena Vista ](https://expedia.com/Hacienda-Buena-Vista-Ponce.d6081927.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bosque Estatal de Maricao ](https://expedia.com/Bosque-Estatal-De-Maricao-Puerto-Rico.d6360660.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cueva Ventana ](https://expedia.com/Cueva-Ventana-Arecibo.d6263730.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cano Tiburones Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Cano-Tiburones-Nature-Reserve-Arecibo.d6354741.Vacation-Attraction) - [La Poza Beach ](https://expedia.com/La-Poza-Beach-Jarealito.d553248622642935056.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chorro de Doña Juana Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Chorro-De-Dona-Juana-Waterfall-Orocovis.d736357394498777088.Vacation-Attraction) - 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