Guided El Yunque Rainforest & Beach Tour

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Duration: 8h
Location: El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico | El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico


Category: Adventures

Highlights:
Leisurely hike through the charming El Yunque Rainforest
Great photo opportunity by 85-foot (25 m) La Coca Falls
Time to swim, sunbathe & lounge on Luquillo Beach
Informative ecosystem exhibits at El Portal Visitor Center
Endless views after climbing all 98 steps of Yokahú Tower

Inclusions:
Guided rainforest tour
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel
Live narration in English

Description:

Hike through the diverse El Yunque Rainforest and explore a true tropical paradise. Along the way, marvel at La Coca Falls and take in the views from Yokahú Tower. Your guide shares local knowledge of the plants and animals before leading the way to Luquillo Beach for a take a breaking afternoon in the sun.

Vivid storytelling and history is shared as you pass small towns on your way to the trailhead. Once there, explore the exotic plants and wildlife of the El Yunque Rainforest. It won’t be long before your hear the coqui frog singing and smell the fresh ginger and heliconias growing along the tree lining. With more than 240 species of plants and wildlife, this hike is sure to amaze.

A stop at El Portal Visitor Center provides valuable insight into the surrounding wildlife before your journey continues along streams and misting waterfalls. La Coca Falls quickly comes into view with its magnificent drop of 85 feet (26 m) down onto large rock formations and a shallow-water pool.

Climb the 98 spiral steps to the top of Yokahú Tower at 69 feet (21 m) tall, where views are unobstructed and far-reaching. At this vantage point you are 1,500 feet (457 m) above sea level and it is a great place to take a break before the return trek begins.

In the afternoon, unravel under a coconut palm tree and view the Atlantic Ocean at famous Luquillo Beach. Be sure to try some local fritters and enjoy the sun, sea, and seafood at your fingertips.