Do you need a tour for El Yunque?
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.
Are there ticks in El Yunque?
Amblypygids are Arachnids (spiders, ticks and scorpions are also in this group).
Are there snakes in El Yunque?
The real wealth of wildlife is the many reptiles and amphibians. The trees are abundant with coquí, you may also see worm lizards, Puerto Rican boa (although all snakes in El Yunque are very timid and rarely seen), galliwasps, skinks, and so much more.
Why choose El Yunque tours?
El Yunque Tours (legal outfitter since 2006) is driven to bring guests into the El Yunque National Forest in such a way that gets them out of buses and cars, off the roadside attractions and main touristic corridors and immerses them in the sights, sounds, smells, and natural wonders that are truly the El Yunque National Forest!
What is the El Yunque rainforest?
The El Yunque Rainforest is the only tropical rain forest under the protection of the US Forest Service and also the largest nature reserve in densely populated Puerto Rico. The site is situated in the mist-wreathed Luquillo Mountains, where year-round precipitation ensures lush, green landscapes and a healthy diversity of animal life.
How did El Yunque get its name?
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service, and its name is a reference to Yuke, what the indigenous Taíno people defined as “white lands.”
What to do in Puerto Rico with all-inclusive tours?
Take the guesswork out of your planning with this all-inclusive tour including round trip transportation, a fully guided rainforest tour, and the world-famous Bio Bay kayak tour. El Yunque is without a doubt Puerto Rico’s greatest natural wonder.