el yunque peak

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  • el yunque peak
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    • lalaineg2014 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      My friends and I decided to rent a car instead of going with the tour group. It was an adventure from the moment we started driving because all of the signs are written in Spanish, and none of us are Spanish speaking. Be sure to get a detailed direction from the rental agent. We visited El Yunque last weekend and the place was crowded. Thank goodness we drove because we got to spend as much time as we wanted. The forest is beautiful and breathtaking. It was a long hike but we were prepared. Comfortable walking clothes and especially good walking shoes with good traction are a must because there are quite a few slippery spots. Bring water. I highly recommend El Yunque for a serene and adventurous hike.
    • Newporter2551 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      We got fogged In ... But can only imagine the views... We did get a bunch of the best views, before reaching the summit ... But then .....,,
    • albrightsmiles 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      Although they sell tours all over the island, this is an easy place to navigate on your own. Stop by for a map at the visitor's center (entrance fee of $4.00 per person) and off you go. The Yokahu tower is easily accessible for anyone who can handle stairs with incredible views of the water and rainforest. The trek down to La Mina Falls is 15 minutes at a rapid pace or 30 minutes leisurely. You can splash and play in the water fall and relax in the middle of the huge palms surrounding. The trails at the top to Mt. Britton and El Yunque Peak are not as well marked... Veer right at the fork in the road to go to the tower. It is quite a hike to the summit but shaded most of the way and a very unique experience. The trails are narrow but well kept, and other than a few slippery areas, easy to navigate. Although not as many flowers and no exotic creatures on our trip, it was still a great experience!
    • Drag0nfly03 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      We hiked to El Mina Falls and was a bit disappointed. The fall is small and not as awesome as we expected, compared to others we have seen across the globe and the US. Bring a swimsuit, you will need it after an hour hike. Wear shoes as the road even if paved does get slippery when wet. There were kids and they were enjoying the swim hole.
    • tnkrbell 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      Shady, moderate hike. Some guided and paved, others not. Fabulous scenic views from the top though. Worth the 99 steps! If you plan to swim, wear your bathing suit as there is no place to change. Water shoes highly recommended. El Yunque is about a 4 hour excursion. Highly recommend this trip.
    • g-raterr 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      The actual peak is nice but there are a lot of radio towers right next to it. Consider the sub peak right next to it for a better view!
    • VarshaVenkat 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      The rainforest is 50 minutes away from San juan. Make sure you key in "El Yunque Visitor center" in GPS and not el yunque national forest, as it takes you into the rainforest, opposite to the place where the hike starts. It might it best to just use the directions given in tripadvisor. Once you get there things get pretty straightforward. The parking is free and there are three trails to choose from. We did the easy one which led us to the La Mina waterfalls in about 25 minutes. The water was cool and refreshing to swim in. Bring your own towels and change of clothes if you are planning to swim and keep in mind that there are no changing rooms. I would definitely recommend wearing shoes, since the trail gets slippery sometimes. Definitely worth the visit !
    • 905stacyj 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      As you make your way from the base of the mountain and start ascending, you will come across a visitor center that you can pull I to on your right. It is pretty much a waste of $4/pp. instead, just keep driving up the mountain and you can go for free. Parking is very limited and you will likely not be able to find a parking spot at any of the sights to see (tower or falls). If you are lucky enough to find one, you can get out of your vehicle and take some great pictures of water falls. If you want to see the big ones, you will need to find a parking spot at the third stop and walk about a mile through the rainforest. Quite the hike if you are out of shape, but falls are beautiful. You can go swimming in them, but be careful as water is VERY cold!
    • 73journey 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      OK, I do feel silly rating a rain forest, but there are a few items worth noting before a traveler visits this beautiful forest. Don't bother stopping at the Portal Visitor Center, unless you want to pay $4 each to use the restroom or acquire a worthless trail map. Signs along the road clearly point the way to various trails. Don't bother stopping at Mina Falls with the other 500 tourist, unless, of course, you have never seen a waterfall before. Do hike the trail to the top of El Yunque. Despie some of the hiker blogs, this trail is a pretty moderate hike for any healthy person, and the views near the top are spectacular, especially the 0.2 mile cut off to the top of a small viewing platform about a half mile from the actual peak of El Yunque. Also the small rock ledge 0.1 mile from the top offers a somewhat scary perch from which to get an incredible view of the forest and the shoreline of Luquillo and Fajardo in the distance. Don't bother to go to the very top unless you feel a need to say you did. The monstrous cell towers, complete with noisy generator at the end of a service road don't make the final ascent much of a mystical experience. Finally on the way down, do stop at one of the funky commercial establishments along the road to the trails to savor an empanllada and a cold Medellan beer. While clearly out of place in any national park, they offer a few laughs and a well-deserved treat after a brisk 6 mile hike.
    • Teekampia 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      This is a definite visit during your trip to Puerto Rico! Make sure to stop by La Mina falls on your way up to the top.
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