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Articles in the Hiking Category

El Yunque’s Best-Kept Secret: Juan Diego Falls

Aug 23rd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, North, RainForest, Videos

Juan Diego Falls is a series of beautiful waterfalls located a short (but demanding) walk from the road. We feel that the largest of the falls is better than the more popular La Mina Falls. Especially since Juan Diego Falls is virtually undiscovered by tourists!



Walk Angelito Trail to a Great Swimmin’ Hole

Aug 3rd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Hiking, Nature, RainForest, Videos

What could be more refreshing than taking a swim in a crystal clear river on a hot day? If you are in El Yunque and want to do some swimming, you need to try Angelito Trail. The trail leads to Las Damas pool in the Mameyes River.



Bano de Oro Trail: A Peaceful Stroll Along a Forest Stream

Mar 23rd, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, RainForest

There are many trails in the El Yunque National Forest, but one great trail that is often overlooked is the Bano de Oro trail. Bano de Oro is one of my favorite trails because it goes along the river through a very lush part of the rain forest, there are sounds of the river and [...]



Hike the El Yunque Trail to the Top of the Rain Forest

Feb 10th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, RainForest

On a clear day, the view from the top of El Yunque is breathtaking. Looking out over the lush green tree tops, past the towns, you see the blue water of the northern coastline and the easternmost tip of Puerto Rico. You know you are pretty high when the [...]



Hike La Mina Trail to La Mina Falls

Jan 11th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Hiking, Nature, RainForest

Take a refreshing dip in clear rain forest water. Swim under a waterfall. It sounds like a dream. But it is actually a very popular and fun thing to do during your trip to El Yunque National Forest. The waterfall is called La Mina Falls, and it can be accessed by either [...]



Hike Big Tree Trail To La Mina Falls

Jan 10th, 2008 • By Gwenn • Category: Hiking, Nature, RainForest

If you have always dreamed about swimming in a waterfall, having the water cascade onto your back, massaging you, then you are in luck. You can have that experience at La Mina Falls in the El Yunque National Forest. This beautiful 35 foot waterfall is one of the most popular places to visit [...]



Take a Walk in El Yunque Rain Forest with a Forest Guide or Ranger

Aug 23rd, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, North, RainForest, Tour

The El Yunque National Forest is a large, lush and interesting place to visit. It easy to see the beauty, but to really know about the rain forest, an educational guided tour is great. The Federal Forest Rangers offer “Rent-a-Ranger” or “Adventure Tours”, that are hour-long educational walks designed to teach you [...]



Hike Mount Britton Trail in the Rain Forest

Jul 8th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature, RainForest

The Mount Britton Trail is a 0.8 mile, one-way hike. It starts a short walk from Road 191, at an elevation of 2,493 feet and climbs 594 feet in this short distance. The trail is narrow, but paved, and well-maintained. It is a labeled as a “Challenging” trail by the US Forest [...]



El Yunque Trail Map

Jul 8th, 2007 • By Ray • Category: East, Hiking, Maps, Nature, RainForest

The El Yunque National Forest has many trails, stream, rivers and waterfalls that can be enjoyed year-round. Though the forest covers 28,000 acres, when most people (especially tourists) speak of "going to the rain forest" they’re referring to the Recreation Area on the north side of the Sierra de Luquillo Mountains. The "main road" into [...]



Walking & Kayaking in the Humacao Nature Reserve

Apr 28th, 2007 • By Gwenn • Category: East, Hiking, Nature

The Humacao Wildlife Refuge is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico. Within the reserve you’ll find numerous trails for walking, biking and light hiking, long stretches of beach, spectacular views of the coast, an area with picnic pavilions, some ruins from the area’s history as a sugar plantation, old bunkers from wars past, [...]