CITY AND RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE
Experience Puerto Rico’s history and natural beauty on this guided excursion. Over the course of approximately four hours, you’ll explore Old San Juan and San Cristóbal Fortress before delving into the tropical El Yunque National Forest to witness firsthand the island’s biodiversity.
Excursion Details
Puerto Rico’s El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System. Though relatively compact at nearly 28,000 acres, it teems with diverse plant and animal life, including the tiny coquí frog and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot, neither of which are found anywhere else in the world.
This approximately four-hour long excursion combines El Yunque’s natural wonders with some of the island’s historical highlights. Start with a short drive to San Cristóbal Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have about 45 minutes to explore its tunnels, watchtowers and defensive walls, which offer panoramic views of the city and the Caribbean Sea.
The approximately 50-minute drive from the fortress to El Yunque passes through New San Juan, offering a glimpse of the upscale Condado District, known for its beachfront and luxury hotels.
Once at El Yunque National Forest, guests will enjoy a guided scenic drive of approximately 15 minutes to Yokahú Observation Tower, offering panoramic views of the rainforest canopy and coastline. A 20-minute stop will be made for photos before reboarding the bus.The journey then continues with a paused drive-through at La Coca Falls, located about 20 minutes away. This impressive waterfall cascades 85 feet down a series of rocky steps, surrounded by lush greenery—an excellent opportunity to admire and photograph the scenery from the vehicle.
Following La Coca Falls, there will be a 30-minute stop at the Mameyes River, where guests can experience its natural beauty and, if they wish, touch the refreshing river water. The tour then proceeds to Puente Roto for another 30 minutes, allowing guests to further enjoy the natural surroundings of the area.
After an approximately 15-minute drive to a local souvenir shop, there’ll be an optional shopping stop of around 15 minutes – time permitting – before the ride back to the pier, lasting around 45 minutes.
Important Information: It is recommended that guests wear comfortable shoes, clothing, and bring a light raincoat. The order of stops may vary. Traffic may become congested, and re-routing may occur. Guests may be required to walk on uneven grounds at the rainforest. Commercial use of photos or videos is not permitted
