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Northern Coastal Adventure: Beaches & Waterfalls in Puerto Rico - San Juan

Northern Coastal Adventure: Beaches & Waterfalls in Puerto Rico

San Juanmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

8 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have a good level of fitness to manage hiking uneven terrain and swimming activities throughout the day.

Overview

Explore Puerto Rico's exotic beaches and hidden waterfalls on a private, full-day coastal adventure. Hike, swim, and discover the island’s natural beauty with an expert bilingual guide.

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Northern Coastal Adventure: Private exotic beaches hopping, hiking and waterfalls full day journey

From $899.99 • For all ages! • 8 Hours

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 8-hour adventure through Puerto Rico's hidden gems. Explore the stunning Black Sand Beach, swim at Mar Chiquita, and hike to breathtaking waterfalls in Toro Negro Tropical Rainforest. With a bilingual guide, discover the island's rich history and natural beauty, away from the crowds, for a truly unique experience.

Including Birth of the New World Monument, Black Sand Beach, Mar Chiquita Beach, Tropical Rainforest Waterfalls and La Piedra Escrita full day nature lovers tour

Duration

8 hours

About

A full off the beaten path day beach and nature lovers experience visiting Marchiquita Beach, hiking it's rock formations, one of 3 Black Sand Beaches in this island and Toro Negro Tropical Rainforest's best features: the waterfalls at Las Delicias and La Piedra Escrita makes this the best full day beach and Tropical Rainforest package in al Puerto Rico, one of our top 10 things to do in San Juan and top 3 things to do in Puerto Rico.

This is a nature exploring one in which you will first go to the tallest Statue of the Americas; the Birth of a New World monument that coincidentally is 10 minutes away of the Black Sand Beach in Barceloneta, one of only 3 in Puerto Rico. After that we will go to Manati to Mar Chiquita Beach where you will swim in a magnificent beach or hike an amazing rock formation facing the ocean with amazing views and the ocean breeze grazing your body, through a trail very few locals even know exist. You will then make a stop for lunch at the top restaurant in the center of the island: Don Carlos.

Ater lunch you will be driven through the narrow and twisted roads of our State Tropical Rainforest while admiring the greenery, cliffs and views left and right, but also seeing our country side and the rural Puerto Rico. There, at Toro Negro Tropical Rainforest, is where you will visit perhaps the most beautifull waterfall setting in all our island at Las Delicias where you will have the chance to bath, drink and breath Puerto Rico’s purest water and air to finish at la Piedra Escrita in Adjuntas, a big rock with indian carvings and a nice pond where you can also bath.

By this time it will we close to 5pm and time to come back to the departure spot.

In all, this are the places, buildings and landmarks you will see and learn about:

History of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico's countryside Birth of the New World Monument Black Sand Beach Mar Chiquita Beach Toro Negro Tropical Rain Forest Las Delicias Waterfall La Piedra Escrita Taino petroglyphs

Frequently Asked Questions About our Tours in Puerto Rico and Toro Negro Tropical Rain Forest

Is this tour what I am looking for?

If you are looking for a profesionally curated and proven Beach Tour and Tropical Rainforest tour with marvelous spots for instagram worthy pictures and be off the beaten path and make the most out of your time and money, look no further!

Where will I be picked and droped?

You will be picked up and droped off in Condado at 1055 Ashford Ave, in the Condado Vanderbilt Valet area, or behind Walgreens if coming in a cruise so you do not have to get a taxi or Uber to go to some spot in Old SJ and then guess where to find your guide or stand among hundreds of people coming off the ship trying to find your guide.

Will there be a language barrier between me and my guide?

No chance of that happening, you will get a fully bilingual professional guide during all the experience.

Will I see only a portion of the Rainforest and then be on my own?

The beauty of this tour is that it takes you through the Tropical Rainforest in a way you can't in el Yunque National Forest, seeing how is our countryside and discovering our central mountain range until we get to Las Delicias waterfall and La Piedra Escrita, our final destination in the Tropical Rainforest.

What makes this tour different from other Rainforest tours?

This tour gives you the 2 most impressive inland natural wonders among things to do in Puerto Rico Tropical Forests as a tourist: visit our best example of a Tropical Rainforest, Toro Negro and do Las Delicias waterfall and La Piedra Escrita, this tour you get an to see the Puerto Rico very few ever see, so it's designed to have a slow pace and have you learn about the history of the island but more so discover 5y places very few know and go under the radar when they are true must do places in our island.

One thing we have seen over and over is after visiting Toro Negro and El Yunque most people realize how amazing is to do Toro Negro Tropical Rainforest without the crowds El Yunque National Forest atracts and how better experience is to do a waterfall either by yourself or maybee 2 or 3 other people there vs 100s of people.

Tour Duration 8 to 9 hours including driving time.

Pickup spot is the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel at 1055 Ashford Ave in Condado.

Adventure Tips

Bring sturdy hiking shoes

Trails in Toro Negro can be uneven and slippery, so proper footwear improves safety and comfort.

Carry reusable water bottles

Hydration is key under the tropical sun; refill where available to reduce plastic waste.

Use reef-safe sunscreen

Protect your skin and the delicate marine ecosystems around the beaches by avoiding harmful chemicals.

Respect local wildlife and plants

Stay on marked trails and avoid disturbing animals or vegetation to preserve this unique environment.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Puerto Rican Parrot
  • Coquí tree frogs

History

San Juan’s coastal region has deep indigenous Taíno roots and was an important colonial hub for Spanish explorers.

Conservation

Efforts are in place to protect coastal ecosystems and tropical forest habitats, encouraging responsible tourism and waste reduction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Sturdy hiking boots

Essential

Provides necessary support and traction on forest trails and rocky pathways.

Swimsuit and quick-dry towel

Essential

Needed for swimming at Mar Chiquita and other beach stops.

summer specific

Light rain jacket

Useful for sudden tropical showers to stay dry on the hike.

spring specific

Daypack with hydration system

Essential

Allows you to carry water, snacks, and personal items comfortably during the full day journey.