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A guided half-day into El Yunque that pairs short rainforest hikes with crystal natural pools, rope swings and a 20-foot waterslide — transport from San Juan included. Expect slippery rock, big trees, and local snacks en route.
A guided half-day into El Yunque that pairs short rainforest hikes with crystal natural pools, rope swings and a 20-foot waterslide — transport from San Juan included. Expect slippery rock, big trees, and local snacks en route.
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Operated by Bestours - Outdoors Adventures Puerto Rico · Río Grande, Puerto Rico
You step off the van into humid green — moss-slick boulders, broadleaf trees dripping, the river ahead daring you to follow. The guide checks your group, points to a flowering heliconia, and you move into the shade where light drops like soft coins through the canopy.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness; be comfortable hiking short stretches on uneven, slippery rock and swimming in natural pools.
The guided walks are short — typically 20–30 minutes to the first pool, plus a 5–10 minute walk to the waterslide area; the whole experience runs about 5–6 hours including transport.
No — rope swings and jumps are optional; guides will advise on safe depths and supervise, but participants choose their own comfort level.
Basic swimming ability is recommended for safety in natural pools, but guides provide life jackets and monitor the group; non-swimmers should inform the guide before entering the water.
Yes — pickups are offered from Isla Verde, Condado, Miramar, Ocean Park, Santurce and Old San Juan, with meeting points for guests outside the metro area.
El Yunque is the only tropical forest in the U.S. National Forest System and contains sites meaningful to Taíno heritage; its trails trace historic farm roads and old growth pockets shaped by past land use.
Stay on marked trails, avoid applying sunscreens or lotions before entering pools, and pack out all trash; high visitor pressure and storm damage make careful stewardship essential.
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