Ruinas del Fortín del Puerto Hermina — Attraction in Quebradillas

It’s a beautiful area with a lots of stories to tell. Legend has it this historic port was a popular hideout and smuggling spot for pirates. like the rest of the Caribbean, was no stranger to piracy during the Spanish colonization. Today, the most common association with them is the northwestern town of Quebradillas, nicknamed La Guarida del Pirata (“The Pirate’s Hideout”). Along the Quebradillas coastline lie the remains of an old port that locals believe was once a popular place for contraband and piracy. We use to live in this neighborhood, my kids enjoy growing up walking all over this place here in Puerto Hermina. I remember the stories that this neighborhood tell about this magical place. You must visit Puerto Hermina y la...

A beautiful place to see. It wasn't great for swimming though since it was a little rough. Be careful of the steep hill street you have to go down to get to the beach /parking lot. We only went for the view but there were a few sunbathers there. Oh they have a picnic table area if you want it use it. I enjoyed the history part of it most. My mom said they used to hold supplies in that stone storeroom when the ships were arrive and then distribute it...

Beautiful beach, nice picnic areas with grills and some cool ruins. The sand beach is small but very picturesque you need to go on a very calm day if you want to get in the water as it has a strong shore break. The road is a little sketchy with tight...