Can you visit El Yunque without a tour?
No trip to Puerto Rico is complete without a trip to El Yunque National Rainforest and let me start by saying first and foremost you DO NOT need a guided tour to enjoy El Yunque. Tours cost about $50-$100 per person including a guide and transportation from most popular hotels on the island.
Can I just walk into El Yunque?
Normally, El Yunque is free to enter and you don’t need a permit. However, due to park regulations regarding COVID-19, you need to reserve your time slot online here ahead of time. It’s still technically free to enter, but there is a $2 service fee, which you pay by credit card online.
Can you go to El Yunque without a ticket?
If you want to come to El Yunque’ s main recreation area, you need to get a reservation in advanced. Visitors must display a printed or digital ticket to enter the 191 Recreation Area. The tickets are issued per vehicle and the person named on the ticket must be present at time of entry.
How much does it cost to tour El Yunque?
You will soon get to the El Portal Visitors Center at Km 4.2 It was damaged by the hurricanes, so currently it is closed. It is open from 9am – 4:30pm everyday except Christmas Day. There is an entrance fee of $4 per adult, $2 for seniors (cost saving FYI–your National Park Service passes are valid here).
Can you swim in El Yunque?
Swimming in El Yunque The U. S. Forest Service recommends two swimming holes in El Yunque. La Coca Falls drops 85 feet, spilling over a huge rock formation into a pool that is perfect for wading and swimming. The water temperature in El Yunque’s swimming holes is between 60 and 65 degrees F.
Do you need a car for El Yunque?
Advice for visiting El Yunque You will need your own car – In order to get into and out of the park, you will need to have your own car. This is because taxi’s and Uber’s are not allowed into the park for drop-offs or pick-ups. Prepare to spend most of the day, if not the whole day there – El Yunque is huge.
What should I wear to El Yunque?
Clothing. It is quite a bit cooler in the rainforest, so it is best to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
Do you need a permit for El Yunque?
When visiting this area an entry ticket will be required. You can get these in advance of your visit at Recreation.gov or on the recreation.gov mobile app. Recreation.gov charges a $2 service fee payable by credit card. Visitors must display a printed or digital ticket to enter.
Why is El Yunque closed?
While this large forest spreads through many towns on the eastern end of Puerto Rico, the main recreation areas are located along Road 191 on the north side of El Yunque. And then in 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic hit and, out of health concerns, El Yunque National Forest was closed to the public.
Are there sharks in Puerto Rico waters?
Puerto Rico is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It has some of the most pristine beaches in the world. With over 300 miles of coastline, there are, of course, many sharks that live in the waters off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Are there monkeys in El Yunque?
At El Yunque there 50 species of birds, 11 species of bats, 8 species of lizards, and 13 species of coquí (a tree frog). El Yunque is a small rain forest and there are no large primates such as gorillas or monkeys. There are no wild pigs or alligators.
Can you drive to the waterfalls in El Yunque?
The park is free. You just drive along 191 and go to whatever spot you want, leave your car, and hike. Print a map from the El Yunque National Forest online site. It is the same map they give you in the visitors center.
Is there a tropical rainforest in Puerto Rico?
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service, and one of Puerto Rico’s most beloved natural gems. El Yunque has a very diverse ecosystem, hosting hundreds of unique plant and animal species, including Puerto Rico’s famous coquí frog.
When to go on El Yunque Rainforest Tour?
Enter the forest just about one hour before the sun sets on a guided nature walk tour to learn about El Yunque’s flora and fauna and enjoy the sights as twilight falls. El Yunque Tours Welcomes you to Puerto Rico’s Rainforest!
Where to eat in Puerto Rico after hiking El Yunque?
The kioscos de Luquillo are a collection of small, seaside, family-operated eateries in the neighboring town of Luquillo that provide a variety of Puerto Rican dishes perfect for replenishing your energy after a day full of swimming and hiking in El Yunque.
What to wear to El Yunque national forest?
Daily rain showers are expected in El Yunque (it’s a rainforest), so bring your ponchos or umbrellas and an extra set of dry clothes. The rain is often brief but intense. Hiking boots are also a must for some of the wetter trails.