Puerto Rico Day Trips » Hiking

Hiking in Toro Negro Forest

Gwenn — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:08 +0000

Almost everyone that visits Puerto Rico makes the trip to El Yunque National Forest to see some waterfalls and get some great views. But there are other forests in Puerto Rico that offer all that, too. We had hiked in the Toro Negro Forest a number of years ago. I remembered it was very nice and parts of the forest looked very much like El Yunque. So we decided to go back again recently to take notes and write about it for anyone who wants an alternative to hiking in El Yunque.

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Los Prieto Falls on El Yunque’s South Side

Gwenn — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:59 +0000

The El Yunque National Forest covers 28000 acres, and much of it is protected as wilderness areas. Ray and I are always looking for new trails to hike and, of course, elusive waterfalls. We recently went to the south side of the rain forest in search of Los Prieto Falls. We found a great hike and beautiful set of waterfalls, too!

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Cueva Ventana: A View Like No Other

Gwenn — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:10 +0000

We like to discover and write about little-known places to visit and things to do here in Puerto Rico. Cueva Ventana is one of those places. The information available about it was scarce, but once we figured it out, it turns out to be very easy to get to. And the view is fantastic!

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Geocaching – Hunt for Hidden "Treasure"

Gwenn — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:30:53 +0000

What do you get when you cross scavenger hunts with GPS technology? The "sport" called Geocaching. You can grab your GPS unit and try to find one of the 350 treasures hidden around Puerto Rico. You may be pleasantly surprised by what else you discover about the island during your hunt.

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Salt Flats & Wildlife Refuge in Cabo Rojo

Gwenn — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:30:49 +0000

The Salinas de Cabo Rojo, or salt flats, is an active salt-mining operation in Cabo Rojo. This operation is part of the 1800-acre National Wildlife Refuge, which is a mecca for bird-watching along the many walking and biking trails. And it's right down the road from the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse.

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The Interpretative Trail In Guajataca Forest

Gwenn — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:57 +0000

The Guajataca Forest, in the karst region of Puerto Rico, has 25 miles of trails within its boundaries. Most people will only use 2 of these trails: the Interpretive Trail and the trail to the Cueva del Viento. One can spend an hour or so exploring the Interpretive Trail and learn about what makes this part of the island unique.

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Trek to Salto Curet in Maricao

Gwenn — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:03 +0000

Waterfalls are always beautiful, whether you pick the right day to go or not. Salto Curet in Maricao is another example of an off-the-beaten-path waterfall that is not easy to get to. Besides being about ½-hour drive along a small, twisty, turning mountain road, once you actually get to the river there is a hike in and then a walk up stream. But it is very pretty.

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Walk on the Dry Side in Guánica

Gwenn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:05 +0000

The Guánica State Forest & Bioshpere Reserve is a dry forest that receives only 30" of rain annually. It covers almost 1000 acres and is home to many endangered plants and wildlife. There are a number of hiking trails throughout the forest, and it is a bird-watcher's paradise.

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El Portal Rain Forest Center & Walking Trail

Gwenn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:15 +0000

El Portal Rain Forest Center is the main visitor center in El Yunque National Forest. It features an elevated walkway through the tree tops, educational displays, a short interpretive walking trail, a deli/restaurant and a small gift shop. Though completely optional, the Forest Center is an informative stop for first-time visitors to El Yunque.

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Cave of the Wind in Guajataca Forest

Gwenn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:30:35 +0000

The Guajataca Forest in Isabela is in the karst region of Puerto Rico and the landscape and plant life is totally different than what we are used to seeing in the north-east of the island. I thought the best part about this forest is exploring Cueva del Viento (Cave of the Wind).

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