River Fun in El Yunque at Charco La Barrigona
Located on the Junglequi Zipline Tour property, they want people to have access to it but they have a lot of rules to maintain the area clean and enjoyable for everyone. As you go up Road 191 in Río Grande, you will see the signs for Junguequi Zipline to the left. Take this little road all the way to the end, where you will enter the Junglequi property, which is lovely. Continue until you get to the guard. Pay $5 to park and then follow the trail across the road down to the river.
The walk only takes 5 minutes, with some stairs along the way. It goes through some beautiful green jungle-looking areas. You get to the river at the end of the walkway. You will fall in love right away with the deep, clear, blue pool as soon as you see it.
We saw some large fish swimming in the river. There is no lifeguard, so it is “swim at your own risk”. Diving is not permitted, but it is deep enough to jump, and there is even a rope swing on the tree across the river. There is a little “beach area” where you can set up chairs to enjoy the day. But there are a number of rocks, so we recommend water shoes.
They have loads of rules — no coolers, no food, no drinks, no BBQs, no loud music, etc. So it is a bit different from other places. We went one mid-week afternoon in winter and no one was there, but I know it is popular in the summer!
Since this is on the Junquequi Zipline property, you may see them zipping overhead as you walk the trail! You can make reservations to do a zipline tour with them and really make it a day! If you take a tour, you can use the river before or afterward.
Details
There is a cost per car to park.
Access to rivers are weather dependent. They are open 7 days/week, from 9am to 3pm, weather permitting.
You can call them at 787-500-7555 for more information.
You can contact them on Facebook or email them at info@junglequipr.com for more information.
Keep the area clean! Take your garbage with you when you leave. There are no restroom facilities.
From Road 191, turn left onto Road 990, and follow it to the end to the Junglequi entrance gate.
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Puerto Rico Day Trips LLC assumes no responsibility regarding your safety when participating in the activities described in this article. Please use common sense! If your mother or that little voice in your head tells you that you are about to do something stupid … then don't do it!
