Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top 10 Nature
Trails
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Bosque Estatal
Cambalache
A hiker's delight with eight
trails, a bike trail, and camping
facilities
(see p69)
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Bosque Estatal de
Guajataca
Twenty-five miles (40 km) of
trails through dramatic karst
landscapes
(see pp68-9)
.
Hiking through Bosque Estatal de Guánica
&
Hiking
£
Kayak Trail
A kayak trail that penetrates
the mangrove-lined estuaries
of Bahía de Jobos preserve.
$
Bosque Estatal de
Puerto Rico's mountainous
interior is ideal hiking terrain,
with El Yunque
(see pp14-15),
which boasts a variety of trails,
being the most popular place.
Bosque Estatal de Guánica
(see
p83)
offers relatively flat trails
that are good for beginners.
*
Parasailing
Guánica
A dry forest with 36 miles
(58 km) of trails through four
ecosystems
(see p83)
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El Yunque Trail
A climb from Palo
Colorado Visitor Center to El
Yunque's summit
(see p15)
.
Popular at the north-coast
resorts, parasailing involves
attaching yourself to a harness
and giant kite. You are then
towed by a speedboat and rise
upward, gaining an exhilarating
bird's-eye view of the coastline.
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Bird-Watching
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Paseo Piñones
Recreational Trail
A paved coastal trail for
walkers, bicyclists, and
roller-skaters.
d
Map L2
&
Playa Carlos
Rosario Trail
A short trail leading over an
isthmus separating Playa
Flamenco and Playa Carlos
Rosario. d
Map Q3
*
Culebra National
With 350 bird species, the
island brings bird-watchers
flocking. Spotting birds in the
island's national parks and
preserves is easy, especially
with an experienced guide
close at hand
(see p110)
.
)
Spelunking
Wildlife Refuge
A trail with boulders studding
dry forest and leading to Playa
Resaca
(see p19)
.
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Bosque Estatal Toro
The island is riddled with
caverns, and spelunking (caving)
is a popular activity. Some caves
require rappel access and many
are prone to flash flooding, so
explore with a reputed adventure
company.
d
Aventuras Tierra Adentro:
787 766 0470; www.aventuraspr.com
• Rocaliza Adventure Tour Company:
787 268 0101; www.rocaliza.com
Negro
The island's highest peak,
with trails surrounded by
dense vegetation
(see p90)
.
)
Cerro de Punta
A steep hike leading to
the summit of Puerto Rico's
highest peak
(see p90)
.
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For information about tours in Puerto Rico
See p110.
