Emy Rodriguez Flores
| Special to USA TODAY
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has nearly 300 beaches, and each of them is magical in its way.
From the white sands of Flamenco Beach in the island town of Culebra to the black sands of Playa Negra, each beach has a character that brings la Isla de Encanto closer to being a Caribbean paradise.
Growing up in Puerto Rico, one of the many pastimes was visiting beaches like Crash Boat in Aguadilla. I would wander the beaches searching for shells and dive headfirst onto the waves. My friends and family would have picnics and celebrate every birthday on the beach, taking advantage of the island’s natural wonders.
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The beach was, and is, something almost every Puerto Rican has a connection with personally – and it should be preserved. Because of rising water levels and warmer climates, many of the island’s beaches are disappearing. Another threat lies in foreigners purchasing several beach-front lots making access to Puerto Rico’s beaches difficult for its natural residents. Every beach…
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