About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is casual. It is recommended to wear appropriate hiking attire/shoes.
What is included
- Private tour
- Pickup and drop-off from San Juan Metropolitan Area
- Driver/guide
- Professional Archaeologist guide
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Departure Point: Hotel pickup from San Juan Metropolitan Area Dates: See Availability Return point: Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sojourn Puerto Rico
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Return point: Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel
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