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| Jobos Beach, otherwise known as Surf City |
by Gabriela Gonzalez
DownIsland Staff
DownIsland Staff
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| It’s almost 7 pm at Jobos Beach in Isabela, and the surfers are still lined up inside the water. And as the day draws to an end and the inevitability of nightfall creeps in through the horizon, they remain unfazed, waiting for yet another wave, maybe the perfect one this time, to make their spirits soar through new heights. They crowd up near the east end of the beach, where the coastline seems to abruptly end in a rock formation that points to the north but curves in toward the west, forming a sort of cove protected from the waves that come crashing over the rocks. In the sheltered cove, the water remains placid and shallow, or so it seems. A mother sits at the shore with her two small children, observing the surfers in the distance while carefully keeping an eye on her kids to make sure they do not go too far in the water. She probably knows –like many other people who know Jobos Beach– that its waters can be treacherous. “You have to be careful when you go in the water here, especially if you’re inexperienced,” says Junior Delgado, a 27-year-old surfer at Jobos Beach, referring to the dangerous underwater currents that can carry a person off without warning. That doesn’t mean visitors should be scared, nor does it mean that being a surfer is a prerequisite to visiting Jobos. The undeniable beauty and power of this spectacular beach make the trip worthwhile for anyone, even if the person isn’t even planning on going in the water. Located on Route 4466 in Isabela, Jobos belongs to the chain of amazing beaches lined up on the northwestern coastline of Puerto Rico. To get there from San Juan, take Highway 22 toward Aguadilla until it merges onto Route #2. Continue on Route 2 until you pass Isabela, and then watch for the turn onto Route #110, which will lead you to Route 4466. Parking is available right there on the beach. There are also plenty of places to eat and rest around the Jobos Beach area, so those who want to rest after a long trip or wind down after a day at the beach have different establishments to choose from. |
