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RE: Looking for a good bird / plant/ wildlife guidebook

by nilsy 01 March 2012

I also have this book. My feeling is that it's good, but not as good as typical books for North America - I've had a couple of instances…
RE: El Yunque as a daytrip or overnight stay?

by JoseKevo 09 August 2011

There are several different lodges and guesthouses built around the fringes of El Yunque. It has been awhile but a couple of different…
El Yunque as a daytrip or overnight stay?

by rforensky 08 August 2011

Hi, I'm visiting San Juan for a long weekend. Despite my limited amount of time, I am interested in visiting El Yunque National Forest.…
Rainforest and Bio Bay in one day?

by digamma 11 January 2011

Hi Thorn Tree. I'm spending a weekend in San Juan this month and I'd like both to hike in El Yunque and to kayak in the bioluminescent…
Re: El Yunque Hiking

by traveladventuregirl 12 October 2010

There are more hikes than just the paved "disney" trails in the central El Yunque national forest area. A little perusing of the El Yunque…
RE: puerto rico this december

by JoseKevo 31 August 2010

With only one week I'd consider skipping Boquerón this trip since it's in the southwest and your other two are in the northeast. Plus…
RE: Looking for a house rental next August for a month in NW Puerto Rico

by JoseKevo 08 August 2010

I have several co-workers that have stayed with the Villa Sevilla properties, and they all rave about the place and location. However,…
El Yunque Hiking

by allycat2010 27 February 2010

So far it sounds like the hiking in El Yunque National Forest is really easy, paved and crowded. Is that true for the whole park or are…
RE: PR Camping Adventure

by sandra32 11 February 2010

I'll try it Thanks. My trip plan is almost done. The last things I need is to find a way to go to El Yunque National Forest from Rio…
RE: puerto rico vs costa rica vs belize

by JoseKevo 16 June 2009

If you're serious about Puerto Rico, why don't you start another thread in the Caribbean branch. If using the search mode you'll find…
Re: Trip report

by klavin 07 April 2009

Jose, PR was very nice. We really didn't know what to expect. We had heard it was dirty, crowded, etc. We'd flown in and out of San…
RE: Trip report

by JoseKevo 07 April 2009

So glad you enjoyed your trip to Puerto Rico and so many of the wonderful opportunities available for travelers that aren't afraid to…
Trip report

by klavin 24 March 2009

We're late in posting this, but wanted to share some information on our trip to PR. Went with my wife, two kids (ages 10 & 8) and my…
RE: renting an apartment for week stay in the north-eastern side of PR?

by RayInPR 25 February 2009

If your main plans are for "attractions" on the "big island", staying on Vieques or Culebra would be a mistake. Don't get me wrong ...…
RE: Free flight and no accomodations?

by gorski 30 January 2009

We're in the process of planning our first trip to Puerto Rico. Never planned to go there - just found cheap airfares to get us out of…
RE: Which islands to visit?

by JoseKevo 28 January 2009

Dominica would be your best bet of the 3 add-on destinations; especially for the nature, hiking, and find areas that haven't morphed into…
RE: Hiking in El Yunque

by JoseKevo 28 December 2008

You're going to need your own transporation, and if neither of you are over 25, it will cost more. Check [Charlie's|http://www.charliecar…
RE: Ponce vs. San Juan

by JoseKevo 15 August 2008

Everything should be business as usual, unless a hurricane actually targets the island. Most museums and attractions are closed on Mondays…
RE: 20 hrs in Peurto Rico

by RayInPR 14 May 2008

Traveling to PR is the same as traveling to any state in the US ... we are a US territory. You'll need the exact same documentation as…
Unique accomdations in PR

by 2Wander4Ever 09 October 2007

There are lots of interesting dive-sites in PR! (We lived in Manati for 1-1/2 years, so know the island pretty well.) Our favorite…
Bicycle from San Juan to Fajardo

by Sunnyspottravel 28 August 2007

First, I have to admire your athleticism! The distance would be the biggest obstacle but you seem to be confident about that part, which…
Zip Lining in Rain Forest in Puerto Rico...

by ponci 28 June 2007

I don't think there's any zip lining withing the confines of the Caribbean National Forest, but I believe there are "adventure tour&quo…