Jobos Beach or Playa Jobos is a

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facing the

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located on the PR-466 street of Isabela in the northwest of

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. While popular, the beach is dangerous and signs warning tourists of dangerous currents were installed in early 2021. Jobos Beach is known as a world-class surf spot and a good place to

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. In February 2013, the beach hosted the

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, a world tour surfing competition. Jobos is also a popular beach for windsurfing. Nearby, also in Isabela, is , a pit cave steeped in folklore. The area near Jobos Beach suffered heavy damage from

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on September 20, 2017. The

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reopened in mid-December 2017 with a concert by Circo, and other artists with (Corona Fest for our Beaches) to raise funds for the clean-up at Jobos and other beaches in the area. Jobos Beach in Isabela is considered a dangerous beach.

Gallery

Rip Curl pro at Jobos Beach, Isabela, Puerto Rico in February 2013.jpg, View of Rip Curl pro at Jobos Beach in February 2013 Rip Curl pro contest, Jobos Beach, Isabela, Puerto Rico.jpg, Panoramic View of Rip Curl pro at Jobos Beach in February 2013 Jobos Beach in Isabela, Puerto Rico.jpg, Jobos Beach in 2012

References

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