Pros: A beautiful and lush forest that's just a short 45 minute ride from San Juan. Cons: Too many small tour buses come in after ten thirty.
My wife and I were fortunate enough to drive into and hike some of the Caribbean National Forest recently. It was quite a fun and exhilarating adventure. The main road into El Yunque, the name given to these mountains by the Taino peoples that first ...
Pros: beautiful scenery, easiest way for North Americans to experience and learn about the rainforest Cons: not a lot of information available on specific plants
Last fall I finally left my last job. I truly enjoyed working there, but more than three years of 80+ hour weeks and a neverending pile of work had taken their toll. I was burnt out. Rather than start my new job immediately I decided to take a week off...
Pros: The sounds are great, the scenery is great, I love it Cons: It gets dark too soon
I work in Farjardo about 8-10 weeks a year (it's about 15 miles away). After work I often head to the forest at least once a week to relieve some stress and just enjoy the outdoors. Since I don't typically get off until 4:30 to 6:00 my time ...
Pros: Wild, but still a safe piece of nature. Cons: May be uncomfortable due to some plants.
El Yunque is not just some rain forest. It's the only rain forest Americans can reach without needing their passport. And instead of taking full advantage of it, most people disappointed me by being way too passive.
Pros: Breathtaking Cons: Wet and difficult in places
A short drive from San Juan (drivers use their horns to communicate, not in anger, signal and everyone will let you in, they also drive on the shoulders and exit ramps and merge right back into traffic).
Pros: absolutely gorgeous Cons: can be crowded and parking is a hassle
The El Yunque rain forest is the emerald of the enchanted isle. During an extended working vacation I visited the the rain forest a number of times and each time I marvelled at how lush and green the forest is.
Pros: Safe, accessible, camping is an option, beautiful scenery. Cons: Lacking in animal life, can feel overcrowded/touristy.
My husband and I visited Puerto Rico and stayed at Villa Sevilla near El Yunque (great place to stay by the way - www.villasevilla.net) I've visited rainforests in South America and the South Pacific. But, this is the only one I can visit without a ...
El Yunque is one of the great wild untamed rainforests of the world, or so the brochure says. I prepared to meet nature and wildlife at it's most insane, and I was sadly disappointed.
The rainforest has been separated into a series of parks...
Pros: beautiful and easy for everyone to climb Cons: a bit crowded at the beginning
I went to Puerto Rico early in March last year. While it was still pretty cold in most of the Continental US, the weather was perfect in Puerto Rico. In fact, most of the people I went with became sunburned on the second day of our trip. So, we...
Pros: Safe, quiet place and gorgeous views Cons: Good and not-so-good people around the area
My husband I came to El Yunque in 1996. It was our first time in Puerto Rico and wanted to visit the "best of..." the island. It was also our first time in a rainforest and didn't really know what to expect or what to bring...except for two cameras....
For those people who can not just sit all day on a beach, El Yunque brings a welcomed change of pace. I visited Puerto Rico recently and spent a day in the rainforest. It was the best part of my trip. Here are several pointers to help you make the...
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