El Yunque Rainforest Exploration: Enriching Day Trip from San Juan
4.8
350 Ratings
Catarata La Coca
Embark on an enriching day trip from San Juan to explore the captivating El Yunque Rainforest. Discover the history, culture, and local perspective of being a US Territory in the Caribbean.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Catarata La Coca - This 85 foot tall water fall is for pictures only, there is a trail on dirt terrain that will get you close to the water!
- Torre Yokahú (Yokahu Tower) - About 16’ above sea level, this tower will provide a 360 degree view of the forest and a nice view of the east side of Puerto Rico!
- Mameyes II - Nature walk to one of the many rivers where you’ll have the chance to swim if wheather is good.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- El Yunque National Forest entrance fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
On this tour you’ll be pick up at your place of stay and driven to the Rainforest which is about an hour drive from San Juan, on the way there we will cover topics like history, food, music, political status and any questions or concerns that you have we can discuss it! Discover local feeling about being a US Territory on the Caribbean!
This Tour Operates under special use permit from USDA Forest service on the El Yunque National Forest, Permit Number YNF-22003
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Catarata La Coca
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(350 Ratings)
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Lauren_s
Apr 2, 2024
Great trip - Our guide Raphael was wonderful! Very knowledgeable. Had a great trip! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Williamkamkit_c
Mar 31, 2024
San Juan shore excursion March 2024 - We join this El Yunque tour by Best Puerto rico tour in Easter Sunday 2024. Albany, the drive guide , was superb and helpful. He explained the history of Puerto Rico on the way to the park, managed the time effectively and we returned to San juan with ample time to do shopping . Highly recommeded!
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Shuang_w
Mar 31, 2024
Gorgeous views and amazing family experience - Beautiful views. Perfect for families who enjoy being a little active and spending time with nature.
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Lorii_r
Mar 31, 2024
Don’t miss this experience. Great for all fitness levels. - Isaac was a fantastic guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the plants, trees and wildlife and made sure we all had fun! He made the experience interactive encouraging us to take in the smells and the sights. We had varying physical fitness levels in our group and he made the trip accessible and enjoyable for all. El Yunque is beautiful and our lunch was delicious. My only recommendation would be that attendees bring water shoes for the swim in the natural pond. It’s magnificent but rocky. Those with water shoes had the best experience on that part of the excursion. Two big thumbs up!
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Ivana_k
Mar 30, 2024
Albeny was very... - Albeny was very knowledgeable & friendly! He made the whole day fly by; we learned the history, met some new friends & we got to see a different side of Puerto Rico!
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Maria_l
Mar 28, 2024
The Tour Guide makes the trip! - We had a fantastic day. My husband was dubious about the tour but he made friends with Rafael, our tour guide even before we knew he was our guide. The river was fun and we learned so much about the history of Puerto Rico and the culture. I would recommend the tour and our tour guide to everyone!!
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Marilyn_b
Mar 27, 2024
Introduction to El Yunque - We enjoyed our experience although it was raining. That did keep us from enjoying the river swim. We did get some good pictures from the top of the tower. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The tour is geared towards an introduction to El Yunque.
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Djangelo6139
Mar 27, 2024
Recommend for a visit! - Boyfriend and I went - it was such a nice intimate group with 6 others! We all had fun with Rafele. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. From the swimming, to the tower, to the waterfall. Recommend for a visit!
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Calley_c
Mar 23, 2024
GREAT WAY TO SEE RAINFOREST! - We had a great trip!! Louie or Louis was an excellent tour guide!! Great way to see the rainforest. Van was super clean and good too.
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Leonard_r
Mar 31, 2024
Disappointed in El Yunque - The tour guide acted more as a driver than a tour guide. It was like taking a taxi.. He didn’t come with us up the tower or at the watering hole. He did some explaining on the way to el Yunque but said nothing on the return trip to the hotel. He also had his 9 year old son on the tour which I felt was a distraction. We felt rushed at the 3 stops on the tour. The tour company should consider hiring people that are more naturalists and are familiar with the jungle environment. Lastly, the lunch stop was a loud roadside stand that had greasy over cooked items. I would not recommend this tour.
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