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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Rainforest Visit

  • 4 1/4 Hours
  • Moderate Activity
  • #
    SJU-003

Highlights

  • Prepare to experience El Yunque rainforest by browsing exhibits in the welcome center.
  • Stop at vantage points where you will see a deep manmade pool and a thundering cascade.
  • Gaze out over the seemingly endless rainforest from atop an observation tower.
  • Watch for colorful tropical birds, many of them endemic to Puerto Rico.

Description

Discover the abundant flora and fauna in a sprawling national forest by browsing interactive exhibits before experiencing the nature firsthand at several extraordinary wilderness sites. El Yunque National Forest is the only rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System and it is truly spectacular. Upon arriving, you will explore the welcome center El Portal, which is constructed of natural materials that beautifully blend into the landscape. There you will see enlightening exhibits and an entertaining video that describes the environment. Continuing on, you will drive deeper into the rainforest and pause for photos at Bano Grande, a deep pool that flows over a masonry dam built in the 1930s. For a different perspective of the rainforest, you will climb a nearly 7-story observation tower that offers panoramic views of the lush foliage and mountain peaks. Nearby, you will find La Coca, a waterfall that plummets down a sheer cliff into a pool at the bottom.

Helpful Hints

  • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring raingear and umbrellas as it often rains in the forest.
  • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes with closed toes.
  • This tour involves moderate walking on bumpy and uneven surfaces. Participants should be in good physical condition. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Many areas of the Rainforest are currently closed to access, due to road closures and reconstruction. In most cases, the areas we will be stopping at are the only ones open at this time, and are subject to change with no prior notice by the US National Forest System. They also reserve the right to limit access to any area and the Rainforest itself if there are too many visitors at one time; in this case we will do our best to offer alternatives, but please note that this is outside of our control.
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