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Located to the east of San Juan and Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Puerto Rico, is a small town that combines neighborhood culture within its 13 adjacent barrios, which features amenities like the Roberto Clemente Stadium, named after the late baseball player. The stadium, home to the Gigantes de Carolina baseball team, hosts events throughout the year. Julia de Burgos Park is a nearby recreational site, on Roberto Clemente Avenue, which includes a water park.

Key facts

The primary airport in Puerto Rico, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), is located in Carolina. You can rent a car at the airport and make your way to the large beach area, which is also where most of the hotels in the area can be found. Puerto Rico Highway 26 leads directly to San Juan, and Highway 52 gets you to Ponce, where you can take Highway 22 if you want to do a little exploring in Arecibo.

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Carolina has what's considered a tropical monsoon climate, meaning moderate temperatures and rainfall spread throughout the year, and the weather is usually pleasant enough for the local beach crowd to frequent Carolina Beach and Piñones Beach. Restaurants in the area serve an assortment of Spanish and Puerto Rican cuisine, including paella and assorted tapas, along with traditional American barbecue.