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EL YUNQUE RAIN FOREST
TOUR AND HIKE
$56 Per Person
Now
you don't need a large group to get a superb trip to El Yunque. One of our
favorite tour operators is now providing this fabulous tour with a minumum
of just 2 people.
Out of the metropolitan area, 'on the island' there are a variety of
excursions; as it is a small island, it is possible to see forested
mountains and desert-like areas without having to travel great distances.
El Yunque, or the Caribbean National Forest, is a tropical forest and a
bird sanctuary, the largest rain forest in the US forest service system.
The forest is divided into the north side and the south side, with no road
connection. Concrete trails to the various peaks, as well as to waterfalls
and look-out towers, give excellent views.
After a 45-minute ride, we will visit El Portal Tropical Forest Center to
enjoy a documentary about the forests' interesting features. El Portal
opened in 1996 and, besides giving you an education, it provides patios
where you can relax and enjoy the views. A low-impact hiking trail (Caimitillo)
at Palo Colorado Information Center will follow, and you will learn more
about the nesting habits of the Puerto Rican Parrot. Also included are
short stops at La Coca Falls and Yocahú Observation Tower.
Due to weather conditions, the order of the schedule on all the tours
could vary.
