Explore the rainforest of the central mountain region and experience the Neolithic world of the Taínos in this private, full day tour! After your guide picks you up from your hotel at 8am, you will be driven west, about 30 minutes, to mountain town of Ciales. Once there, you will explore the central mountain region of the Toro Negro Rainforest, the Tres Picachos National Forest, visit the pure waters of Las Delicias Waterfall and lastly, the sacred archaeological site of the Zama petroglyph mural . This is a full day experience approximately 8 hours in length with lunch included, with a maximum group of 6, and the tour concludes with a drive back to your hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private tour
✔ Pickup and drop-off from San Juan Metropolitan Area
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Professional Archaeologist guide
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
2. Verdanza Hotel
3. Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
4. Bambu Motel
5. Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort
6. Hyatt Place Bayamon
7. Hyatt House San Juan
8. Condado Palm Inn San Juan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9. Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport
10. Motel Fantasy Star
11. Numero Uno Pinones
12. The Ivy Hotel
13. Hotel Iberia - San Juan
14. Tropica Beach Hotel
15. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
16. Numero Uno Beach House
17. San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
18. Hotel Miramar
19. Abitta Boutique Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
20. Olimpo Court Hotel
Additional Info: Departure Point: Hotel pickup from San Juan Metropolitan Area
Dates: See Availability
Return point: Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel
Itinerary
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Toro Negro State Forest
Pickup time is 8am at your hotel. After getting situated in your private vehicle, you will head west for about 30 minutes towards Manatí, where the central mountain town of Ciales is located. Once in Ciales, the road turns into a rural mountain road that winds through the central mountain region and into the Toro Negro Rainforest area. It will be about a 45 minute drive towards Jayuya and this road passes through the Tres Picachos National Forest, and Las Delicias Waterfall, were you´ll have the opportunity to bathe in the pure waters of this beautiful and magical mountain spring. Here, your guide will talk to you about the fauna and flora of this area and the explain the reasons why Puerto Rico can be considered a powerhouse in fresh water, with more than 4500 different springs, rivers and other fresh water bodies. You will spend about 30 minutes in the waterfall before continuing to Jayuya.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Dress code is casual. It is recommended to wear appropriate hiking attire/shoes.
