About this experience
Get a comprehensive tour of the island of Puerto Rico during a single outing from San Juan. Spend the day in the company of a guide who will follow a carefully curated itinerary that includes many points of interest that typical tours don't cover. You'll see many of the island's historical and natural features, including caves, drive by local beaches, waterfalls, and listen to in-depth historical commentary about the culture and folklore. Sites to visit are San Felipe del Morro Fort, Capitol DIstrict, a stop for authentic food at your expense in Pinones, an easy hike through Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz and finish in the Yokahu Observation Tower & La Coca Waterfall in El Yunque.
“This institution is operated under a special use permit with the El Yunque National Forest" YNF-4055 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Driver/guide
- Comprehesive tour of Puerto Rico
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Driver/Guide will offer live commentary about the historic 500-year-old city and the importance of the fortifications, including Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
Travelers will have the opportunity to get out, walk around and take pictures. Although, there's no time to visit the fort. Entrance fee to the fort is *Not* included.
Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Afro Caribbean descent of our race by learning about the music, folklore and one of three geomorphological regions.
You'll have the opportunity to taste some of our finest authentic food. Lunch is at your expense. As we drive out you'll be able to see the local beaches such as Pozita de Pinones and Vacia Talega.
We'll be visiting Yokahu Observation Tower & La Coca Waterfall
At an elevation of 1, 476 feet (450 meters) above sea level, La Coca Falls is a spectacular waterfall! The waters of La Coca Falls drop 85 feet (26 meters) onto a huge rock formation at the bottom of the falls. This is an excellent spot to take photos.
Four types of the forest can be viewed from Yokahú Tower: Colorado (smooth to the south), Tabonuco (irregular surrounding with white-leaved Yagrumos), Palm (on the steep slopes) and Cloud Forest (on the ridges) are all visible along with the coastline and all the way to the Virgin Islands on a clear day (10 mile + view).
Travelers will be introduced to our history and our three ethnic races through Jose Buscaglia's "Altar de la Patria". You'll also learn how we became a US Territory and you'll have to opportunity to take pictures of the Presidential Monuments, Holocaust Memorial and our Memorial Wall.
Meeting and pickup information
- ***Please note that you may receive automated notifications from Viator that contain conflicting information. For the most accurate details regarding your booking, please exclusively follow the instructions sent directly by us, your tour provider.*** *** Until further notice, all Old San Juan pickups will be done at Plaza Colón, in front of the "I
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- DE TOUR CON ALI LLC
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant, Car & Booster seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Pickups start 30 minutes before the tour begins. Earlier pickups cannot be accommodated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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*** Until further notice, all Old San Juan pickups will be done at Plaza Colón, in front of the "I
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Service animals allowed
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