Anthony tries to reinvent the Caribe Playa Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Can he turn this struggling hotel, with trash-littered beaches, a chaotic front desk and an unfit GM, into a world-class resort?
Go to EpisodeCafe Del Mar
This beautiful beachfront restaurant offers good food with traditional Puerto Rican fare and great views.
PR-3, KM 119 Bo Bajos Patillas, PR
Caribe Playa Beach Resort
After being reinvented by Anthony, the Caribe Playa is back to being the hidden gem of Puerto Rico. Located right on the ocean, the Caribe Playa offers beachfront rooms just steps away from the sand and plenty of hammocks for relaxing by the water.
1 Puerto Rico 3, Patillas, 00723, Puerto Rico
Carite Forest Reserve / Charco Azul
Located in the Carite Forest Reserve, the Charco Azul or “blue pond” is one of Puerto Rico’s most famous natural swimming pools, measuring 30-40 feet across and about 15 feet deep.
Carite Forest Reserve, 00736, Puerto Rico
Eco Journey Adventures
Eco Journey Adventures offers different types of aquatic excursions that focus on ecotourism. Excursions include kayaking, fishing, boat trips, snorkeling and paddle boarding.
El Yunque National Forest
Located about 2 hours from Patillas, El Yunque -- the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System -- offers nature walks for first timers and difficult climbs for seasoned hikers.
Guzmán Arriba, Puerto Rico
La Laguna Grande
La Laguna Grande in Fajardo is 1 of 3 beautiful bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico. Bio bays are bodies of water that contain millions of microorganisms that glow in the dark when agitated. The bio bays are best viewed on warm nights.
Musafa
Traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, such as mofongo, seafood rice dishes, tostones and maduros are served at this local Patillas restaurant, located right on the water.
PR-3, KM 114 Guardarraya, PR
Patillas Airport
A public airport located 1 mile south of the central business district of Patillas, PR.
Patillas, 00723 Puerto Rico

