Thursday, May 23, 2013

El Yunque in Pictures

El Yunque Rainforest Puerto Rico

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.

Big Picture: El Yunque Panorama

El Yunque Panorama from Yokahu Observation Tower

El Yunque Panorama from Yokahu Observation Tower

La Marquesa Forest Park in Guaynabo

La Marquesa Forest Park Guaynabo

The La Marquesa Forest Park is a great place for locals and visitors to relax and explore the roughly 600 acres of forest reserve. Located to the south of Guaynabo; a 15 – 20 minute drive south from San Juan, the La Marquesa Forest Park provides an invigorating outdoor escape with spectacular views of Guaynabo, [...]

Deep Sea Fishing in Puerto Rico

Deep Sea Fishing in Puerto Rico

If fishing is your sport then Puerto Rico has you covered. The deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea provide good fishing all year round with the winter season between October – March providing the best fishing. Deep Sea Fishing Charters can be found at the various marinas around the island with operators [...]

Puerto Rico Tourism Roundup: June 2012

Puerto Rico Tourism Roundup

This month’s roundup has something for everyone, from diving, surfing, exploring or just enjoying the sights of Puerto Rico; the following articles have got you covered Top 10 Dive Spots in Puerto Rico ScubaDiving.com picks their top 10 dive spots in Puerto Rico, rating them into 3 categories: Don’t Even Think About Going Home Until [...]

Big Picture: Solitude @ La Mina Falls

la mina falls el yunque

Solitude @ La Mina Falls, El Yunque Rainforest

Big Game and More at Mayaguez Zoo

mayaguez zoo puerto rico

Kids love zoo’s and the Mayaguez Zoo on the west coast of Puerto Rico is a great way to spend a few hours getting ‘up close’ to some of the planets exotic animals, reptiles and birds. ‘Parque Nacional Zoologico de Puerto Rico Dr. Juan A. Rivero’ to give the zoo its official title (Mayaguez Zoo [...]

Big Tree Trail, El Yunque

Big Tree Trail El Yunque

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 [...]

Parque De Las Palomas, Old San Juan

parque de las palomas old san juan

STOP: If you suffer from Ornithophobia (a fear of birds), then Parque de las Palomas in Old San Juan is not for you… For those who are okay with being in close proximity to Pigeons then Parque de las Palomas makes for a great stop during your walking tour of Old San Juan. The park [...]

La Mina Trail, El Yunque

la mina trail in el yunque

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 [...]