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El Yunque National Park
El Yunque National Park

El Yunque National Park

Route 191

The Basics

El Yunque is a popular hiking spot, home to many well-defined trails that will take you past sites such as La Coca Falls, La Mina Falls, the Yokahu Observation Tower, and the Mount Britton Lookout Tower observation point. Popular ways to explore independently or with a tour guide include a nature walk or a hiking tour. As a popular day-trip destination from San Juan, many tours also include convenient round-trip transportation for added convenience.

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El Yunque National Forest Half Day Tour
El Yunque National Forest Half Day Tour
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HK$925.23 per adult
Traveler Favorite
El Yunque Perfection
Frankie is the man. Best Tour ever. Kids on the bus even said so. Awesome experience. The tour was perfect for the older adult. This is an officially sanctioned tour so your are allowed to be there. Park Rangers even stopped us to confirm paper work. Dont use the other that take you to fringer areas. This is legit.
John_F, Apr 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in San Juan

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Highly Recommend!
Mae_Y, Apr 2023
Casual One Puerto Rico: El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslide, Beach, Dine, and Shop
Edwin was the best tour guide ever! He is so passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. He made the experience very relaxing and enjoyable and had some great jokes. He showed us safety tips for hiking and going down the water slide and made us feel like we were protected and in good hands.
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Jason was an excellent...
Sandy_K, Mar 2023
El Yunque Rainforest Tour from San Juan
Jason was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable, patient and you could tell our safety was important to him. It is a crowded area but the cliff jumping, Water slide and rope swing was worth it!
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Pick this adventure for an incredible adventure!!
Julie_E, Mar 2023
Private El Yunque Rainforest and Waterfalls Tour with Transport
If you do one excursion, do THIS one! Great to be in a small group. Mitchell was incredible! Historian, safety instructor, cheerleader and motivational speaker! A challenging hike for sure. Lots of physical challenges with boulder climbing, jumping and swimming. Mitchell guides through the forest, helps up the rocks and makes sure you have an incredible adventure. 10/10!!!
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THIS is the experience you want!!! Book this one!
Aaron_E, Mar 2023
El Yunque Rainforest and Waterfalls Exclusive Tour & Transportation
THIS is the way to do it! There are a bunch of tour options, but this one is the way to go! Jean and Jesse are AMAZING! And, I know we had a better experience than everyone else! Others were part of huge groups, skipped certain parts of the adventure, etc. I wouldn’t book any other way! These guys took great care of us - we had a small group experience, felt like they cared so much for our safety while making it so fun! I think other groups were very envious! Don’t book any other way!
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Fun excursion!
Laurell_K, Mar 2023
Casual One Puerto Rico- El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslide, Beach, Dine, and Shop
Omar was so full of energy and extremely attentive to safety in each location we visited. Everywhere we went it was busy with other tours, but he made sure we had a safe and fun time. There is not a lot of actual hiking on this trip - so it's perfect if you are looking to have some quick and fun adventures in the rainforest of Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico Sampler
Donna_D, Feb 2023
Let a Local Show You Puerto Rico with Visit to El Yunque
True sampler tour including old San Juan and Island history, limestone caves, and vistas from El Yunque National Park. Hector is the best guide ever!
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David is AWESOME!!
Ingrid_B, Mar 2023
Casual One Puerto Rico: El Yunque Rainforest, Waterslide, Beach, Dine, and Shop
David was our tour guide! He is the best!! He went over the safety of the rainforest and the water slide so clearly and in depth!! Took us to the best shop right of the high way where you can get fresh fruit or Puerto Rican fried Delights! You spend the last leg of the trip in Los Kioskos where you can swim or eat and shop! So glad we booked this tour it was probably the best experience we had in PR! David, you’re the best!!!!
star-5
Best tour hands down
Jared_T, Mar 2023
El Yunque Natural Waterslide & Rainforest Hiking with Transportation
Such an amazing tour, my family and I had a blast!!! From the punctual driver, Raul, to the tour guides, and even the post tour stop at The Luquillo Kiosks, this was by far the highlight of our trip! Our tour leaders, Sebastián and Fabian, were awesome, they were very helpful navigating us around, willing to take pictures for us, and their main priority was having fun while maintaining safety!! They added to the amazing experience and we will be back anytime we visit Puerto Rico!!
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Awesome! So fun
Antung_L, Mar 2023
Puerto Rico Guided Adventure in El Yunque Rainforest
Our guide, Francisco, was both knowledgeable and helpful. He patiently led our group of people in various physical conditions, answering all our questions. The trip itself was great! Slide and Cliff jumping into a beautiful pool of clean water was definitely the highlight.
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Fun!!
Malena_d, Mar 2023
El Yunque Rainforest and Waterfalls Exclusive Tour & Transportation
We had an incredible time, picturesque landscape with beautiful waterfalls. The tour guide Jean was very kind and was always looking out for our safety. All in all, the highlight of our trip
star-5
Awesome Experience!
Heidi_L, Mar 2023
Puerto Rico Guided Adventure in El Yunque Rainforest
Anthony and Pancho were fantastic and fun guides, who were very knowledgeable about the rain forest. They were also safety oriented and it was obvious they took it seriously. They went above and beyond to make sure our experience was fun and memorable. They made sure to take videos and photos along the way for each guest. The cliff jumping was exhilarating as was the water slide. Most impressive was how Pancho got my timid 13 year old to jump from a cliff!
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Fantastic time in the rain forest!
Lisa_F, Mar 2023
El Yunque Natural Waterslide & Rainforest Hiking with Transportation
We had an amazing day! Marlon was a fantastic guide. WE had a blast. I highly recommend this tour. The food on the way back was really great too. Get the fruit smoothies. The fruit is cut right in front of you. Don’t worry about all the mud. You’ll clean off before you leave. So much fun!!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • The El Portal Rain Forest Center provides a good introduction to the area—pick up a map and follow the signposted trails.

  • Wear hiking boots, comfortable clothing, and bring a bathing suit; flip flops are not recommended.

  • Big Tree Trail is one of the most popular hiking routes in the forest; however, the trails are not accessible for wheelchair users or those with strollers.

  • Popular combination tours include a kayaking trip on the nearby bioluminescent bay and a visit to Luquillo Beach.

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How to Get There

The El Yunque National Forest (formerly Caribbean National Forest) is in the northeast of Puerto Rico, less than an hour's drive from San Juan. Driving time from Fajardo is under half an hour. Many tour operators offer round-trip transportation to El Yunque too.

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Trip ideas

How to Spend 2 Days in San Juan

How to Spend 2 Days in San Juan


When to Get There

El Yunque is an easy half-day trip from Old San Juan. There's no distinct wet or dry season in the forest, and the temperature remains a comfortable 70°F (21°C) to 80°F (26°C) all year round.

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How to Explore El Yunque

Home to a number of hiking trails and natural pools, it can be tricky to know where to begin in El Yunque. Follow one of the more popular routes along the La Coca trail, which is dotted with ponds perfect for a refreshing dip; alternatively, El Angelito trail rewards you with a fun rope swing and lagoon experience at the end. Whichever route you choose, there's lots to love at El Yunque.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What are the nearest attractions to El Yunque National Park?
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Attractions near El Yunque National Park:
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What else should I know about attractions in San Juan?
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As well as visiting the El Yunque National Park, check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit: