Patillas Hotels in Puerto Rico Island, Puerto Rico

Set on the southeast coast, Patillas and its green mountains are known as La Esmerelda del Sur. The 6,000-acre Carite Forest Reserve features a dwarf forest—produced by the area's humidity and moist soil—which provides a picnic area and campgrounds and is home to 50 species of birds. Natural and artificial lakes supply the city's power and feature snorkeling, sailing, and fishing opportunities.