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El Yunque National Forest: Scenic 191 Corridor Tour
5.0
22 Ratings
San Juan
Experience the beauty of El Yunque National Forest on a half-day tour. Explore the Road 191 Corridor, visit La Coca Falls and Yokahu Tower, and enjoy a refreshing river swim.
Experience the beauty of El Yunque National Forest on a half-day tour. Explore the Road 191 Corridor, visit La Coca Falls and Yokahu Tower, and enjoy a refreshing river swim.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El Yunque National Forest - Our tour connects the dots along the Road 191 Corridor in El Yunque National Forest, in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
- Catarata La Coca - You will stand before an 85’ waterfall. Take plenty of pictures here and here commentary on the area, and what determines the amount of water run done the rock surface.
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- El Yunque National Forest - Our tour connects the dots along the Road 191 Corridor in El Yunque National Forest, in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
- Catarata La Coca - You will stand before an 85’ waterfall. Take plenty of pictures here and here commentary on the area, and what determines the amount of water run done the rock surface.
- Yokahu Observation Tower - On reaching this clearing you will see a concrete 75’ tower as the main feature here. Climb it for a grand vista of the North East side of the island. Windows line the staircase all the way up the structure providing 360° views. Get the view from its base, walk up a story or two, or reach the top. The further up you go, the greater that rewarding view gets.
Note: The views of townships Luquillo and Fajardo are weather allowing, of course.
- Baño Grande Historic Site - You will find a gentle staircase with large landings here. They lead you to a pool built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here you will receive commentary of the area, of when it was build and the purpose it served. Then you may walk around it.
Note: No swimming is allowed here.
- El Yunque National Forest - Walk a short rainforest trail with guided commentary. Learn of our Flora & Fauna, of species conservation efforts, and our reforestation efforts too.
- Río Mameyes - Reach the Mameyes River, designated in 2002 as part of our National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, preserving its outstanding natural, cultural and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
Take pictures, check out the igneous rocks on the river bed, wet your feet, or go for a refreshing dip, or wade about here. As always, weather conditions may make entering the water dangerous. Your guide will assess the area and relay if you may enter the water.
- Palmer - Should the local pressed sugar cane juice stand be open during the tour, we would make a stop to experience it.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
This tour grants access to the El Yunque National Forest Park Pass, taking you through the 191 corridor and past the Forest Service’s Check Point in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Marvel at the 85-foot La Coca Falls, ascend the 70-foot Yokahu Tower standing at 1,500 feet above sea level, and stroll along a natural trail adorned with mountain palms and tree ferns. Conclude your adventure with a refreshing river swim.
This tour grants access to the El Yunque National Forest Park Pass, taking you through the 191 corridor and past the Forest Service’s Check Point in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Marvel at the 85-foot La Coca Falls, ascend the 70-foot Yokahu Tower standing at 1,500 feet above sea level, and stroll along a natural trail adorned with mountain palms and tree ferns. Conclude your adventure with a refreshing river swim.
Location
Hyatt Place San Juan
Avenida Manuel Fernández Juncos
We will provide pick-up at the portico of the front entrance doors of the hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Johnhjtackett
Jan 30, 2025
Great tour for the not so active - Tour guide gave great and fun info about the rainforest and Puerto Rico in general. The activity level was low-moderate low. If you have mild mobility issues you should be fine. Obviously, there are inclines and uneven surfaces you'll be walking on so be aware. Also it's a RAINforest it could rain at any time and any intensity so dress comfortable and come prepared quick drying clothes and a change of sock would be a good idea just in case
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Departure91518
Jan 21, 2025
Wonderful way to see El Yunque! - I was a return customer after a great tour with my family back in 2019. I came back with four girlfriends, and again it was a wonderful experience. Narayan is so knowledgeable about the rainforest and all the wildlife there, and he is great at adapting the tour for both the weather conditions of the day, and the preferences of the group. He was right on time picking us up, too. I saw some different things than with the first tour, which was a delight. Definitely recommend checking out El Yunque with Seeing Puerto Rico!
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Rtpeters75
Jan 18, 2025
Awesome way to see El Yunque! - Narayan took five of us, here on a girls' birthday trip, out to see El Yunque and we loved it! I had taken a tour with my family with him and am a repeat customer, having enjoyed the first one so much. He was right on time with our pickup in the morning, and was great at making adjustments based on both the weather and group preferences. Despite a foggy day, we ended up seeing so many beautiful sights. Narayan is so knowledgeable about the rainforest and the wildlife there. It was a great day and we would highly recommend the tour.
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Leah_g
Jan 1, 2025
Perfect tour for anyone and everyone! - I can’t say enough great things about Narayan’s rainforest tour! He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor which makes even the transit to/from El Yunque entertaining and informative. His expertise even allowed us to beat the rush in many popular spots! This tour is perfect for anyone and everyone as it isn’t strenuous and yet provides you with plenty of access to the magic of El Yunque.
In addition to the amazing tour, Narayan went above and beyond to return a book that my son left in the tour van!
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Vagab0nd08
Dec 28, 2024
Way to see El Yunque if you are short on time! - This was truly a wonderful experience to visit the rainforest with Narayan. Especially if you do not have a car and even if you did. We started out 8 am and had a great group of people (9) who befriended quickly and enjoyed visiting together. Narayan was very knowledgeable of Puerto Rico, the rain forest, the flora and fauna and food. He even played beautiful music on the way back representing music from all over the world. I would highly recommend it. Be sure to take good water resistant shoes for hikes and for the time in the river.
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Companion00059323227
Nov 30, 2024
Expert Adventurer! - Lucky to have found this tour! It was the perfect low key and low impact adventure for our group with a senior citizen and 3rd grader in tow. Our veteran guide Narayan was incredibly knowledgeable and equipped to answer any and all questions we could think of - and we had a lot - as well as knowing the best photo taking spots. We hope to be back and book another tour soon and thank you, Narayan, for an unforgettable experience!
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Northstar54100189464
Nov 25, 2024
Family Trip To Rain Forest PR - Narayan was amazing! He is very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, and made the tour so enjoyable! We saw many different species of birds, learned about the different trees in the rain forest. The tour was so engaging from beginning to end! Don't hesitate.. book this tour ASAP.
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Marla_a
Oct 17, 2024
Great Experience - Narayan was an excellent tour guide and told us a lot about the culture of Puerto Rico and the Rainforest. He pointed out unusual flowers and indigenous bugs. He took us to picturesque locations and took our picture to capture the memories.
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Resort313037
Oct 15, 2024
El Yunque National Forest through the eyes of a local - Lismar arrived well on time after giving us a heads up on her ETA in a clean and very comfortable Ford Transit van. Plenty of cold water was available for us.
She is fun to be with. A bubbly person with a good sense of humor.
Doing this tour early morning is a good idea as it can get hot during the day. We stopped at breathtaking spots like La Coca Falls and Yokahu Tower and Lismar is a pro in making original group pics - We were a family of 4 and it was so much fun !
We walked the Caimitillo Trail and got our first tattoo - Lismar is arty and knows all about plants and geology. Stones can be tattoo color !
We cooled down with a swim in Bano Grande. Lismar carried all lifesaving gear to the River - Safety first ! She always made sure we exited the van safely !
We ended this beautiful trip trough these amazing forest in a local restaurant where we ate local food.
And we did some souvenir shopping in stands that sell products that benefit the rainforest.
We highly recommend this tour.
Strongly advise you to book this tour directly with Seeing Puerto Rico Tours and not through other channels.
Thank you Lismar for a memorable day.
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Lisa_p
Oct 7, 2024
A MUST do tour!! - This tour was AWESOME! Narayan was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and considerate. He took his time throughout the entire tour and we never felt rushed or like we were on a timeline. My aunt, who is nearing 70, was with us and she was able to do most everything! We did several short walks to see various parts of the national park and saw 2 waterfalls. Narayan taught us all about the different wildlife and plants/trees we saw. You could see he genuinely loves what he does. At the end, he took us to an amazing roadside place for lunch that was DELICIOUS! Highly, HIGHLY recommend him for a tour if you’re looking for something not extremely strenuous and very informative!
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