El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico is a must place to visit; and here’s why…. … as I mention all the time, get there as early as possible (gates open 7am) to enjoy El Yunque without the crowds.
Puerto Rico Snorkeling and Day Sailing Tours
May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ever dream about sailing off into the vast ocean? Well here in Puerto Rico that can be a reality (well at least for a few hours) with several sail boat operators offering snorkeling and sailing tours. Snorkeling and sailing tours in Puerto Rico tend to depart mainly from Fajardo on the east coast with a [...]
Big Tree Trail, El Yunque
November 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
Big Tree Trail in El Yunque was my very first experience of the rainforest over 10 years ago and it’s still one of my favorite (relatively easy) hikes in El Yunque. The added bonus, like La Mina Trail, Big Tree Trail takes you to the cascading waters of La Mina Falls; one of the most [...]
El Yunque Rainforest Visitor Center
May 17, 2011 by 4 Comments
El Yunque Rainforest Visitor Center (El Portal Rain Forest Center) is the official visitor center for the El Yunque Rainforest and is located at Km. 4.3 on PR 191. The building is an impressive structure hidden amongst the trees of El Yunque and is accessed from the car park by an elevated walkway. The elevated [...]
La Mina Trail, El Yunque
November 30, 2010 by 4 Comments
La Mina Trail in El Yunque is one of the most popular hikes in the rain forest along with Big Tree Trail. The reason; they both take you to the beautiful 35 foot waterfall at La Mina Falls where the water flows over huge rocks into a pool, where you can enjoy a cool (make [...]
See a Puerto Rican Parrot Up Close and Personal
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
On Sunday August 8, 2010 you can get the chance to see one of the islands most endangered species the Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona Vittata) at El Yunque’s El Portal Rain Forest Center. Ricardo Valentin, DNER Rio Abajo State Forest Aviary Manager will be bringing the parrot to the visitor center from 9am – 2pm [...]
4 Alternative Puerto Rico Day Trips
June 10, 2010 by 2 Comments
Ok, so you have just read the ‘First Time to Puerto Rico: 5 Essential Day Trips’ article and you are thinking to yourself. ‘We’ve done all those’ or ‘We’re looking for something a bit less touristy’. What options do you have? Answer: PLENTY For anyone that has already been to Puerto Rico and explored the [...]
First Time to Puerto Rico: 5 Essential Day Trips
June 10, 2010 by 3 Comments
If you are like me, you like to plan ahead, especially if you’re a visiting a place for the very first time. Here in Puerto Rico there are a lot of things to see and do especially if you are willing to explore beyond the San Juan metro area, and for those visiting the island [...]
Puerto Rico Bio-Bay and Kayak Tours
April 29, 2010 by 8 Comments
Being an island Puerto Rico has plenty of options for water adventures and being Puerto Rico it also has the added advantage of having 3 bioluminescent bays (bio-bays). The following is a list of tour operators that offer kayaking tours and bio-bays tours in Puerto Rico. Note: Not all the bio-bay tour operators use kayaks [...]
Discover Puerto Rico’s East Coast by Car
December 15, 2009 by 1 Comment
Route 3 in Puerto Rico will be familiar to anyone who has visited El Yunque rainforest, Luquillo Beach (and its kiosks) as well as the north east town of Fajardo (for its beaches and bio-bay). But how many of you have ventured south past Fajardo on Route 3? We did exactly that a couple of [...]
