El Yunque National Forest Tour
El Yunque National Forest has served as host for adventurers and explorers since ancient
times, captive by El Yunque wilderness and biodiversity. This tropical treasure of "El Yunque" is located east of Puerto Rico in the Sierra de Luquillo Mountains and is the only tropical rain-forest
in the United States National Forest System. El Yunque is one of the most biologically diverse areas that the US Department of Agriculture and Forest Service manages with an area of 28,000 acres with
240 species of native trees, of which 88 are rare and 23 are only found in the forest and receives over 200 inches of rain a year. Tropical rain forests around the world are located in a green belt
around the Equator covering seven percent of the Earth's surface. El Yunque National Forest gets its name from the Taino word Yuk-eh which meaning "white sacred lands" because of its cloud cover and
white mist mountains. The Spaniards explorers confuse or change the Taino name to Yunque or anvil, in reference to the shape of one of the forest peak. We invite you to harmonize your senses with
nature and join our Hiking and Interpretive Tour and participate in the conservation, perpetuation and recreation of El Yunque National Forest, the only rainforest in the US National Forest System a
true encounter with nature.
Tour Information
Schedule:
El Yunque Rainforest Tour departs daily year round except for Christmas,
since the forest is closed. Our first stop will be at "El Portal Visitor Center" at 9:00 am, when they're open. The pickup time for San Juan area is at 8:15am and for pick up for the East area; El
Conquistador Resort, Rio Mar Resort, Gran Melia Resort and St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is at 8:30am. Tour Duration: 5-6 hours round trip.
What to Bring & Wear:
- Bring a change of cloth and towel just in case you want to swim in the waterfall. Wear rubber soles hiking shoes or sneakers no flipflops; slippery and moist conditions exist on all Forest paths and trails.
- A raincoat is appropriate especially in "El Yunque Rainforest", one of the wettest places on Earth with an average of 200 inches of rain every year.
- Bottle water to stay hydrated (we provide water, but be sure not to leave it on the bus when you go to the hiking trail).
- Bring a snack, hiking takes a lot of energy.
Special Notes:
The tours and interpretations led by accesstourspr.com, Alex Tours & Excursions or Peniel Access Eco Tours tha operates under special use permit on the El Yunque National Forest and operates on a non-discriminatory basis.
These prices are an estimate and depend on the type of service you required. We will call you or leave a message at hotel room or cell phone number in the evening the day before to reconfirm the tour arrangement and the pick-up time. It is important that you contact us at 787-421-1800 to confirm this excursion.
Peniel Access Eco Tours
PO Box 390
Puerto Real, Puerto Rico 00740
Phone: 787-463-1940
Email: peniel.access.ecotours@gmail.com
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