I booked the zipline tour with Ecoquest Experiences & Tours via Carnival Cruise Lines while in San…read moreJuan. There was a lengthy but smooth bus ride over to the location. Once on site, we had a few minutes in the Margarita Bar to take a bathroom break, grab water or snack, etc. Then we went to another area to get our gear put on and then headed to the first line. Before getting started one of the guides gave instructions on what not to do with the gear, how to hold on and how to pull yourself in if you don't make it all of the way to the next platform. Next the adventure began. I don't recall the description saying that there were open-slated wooden bridges to cross or slightly steep and possibly slippery hills to climb. I can say that my nerves, glutes and hamstrings got an intense workout. lol. The last line ends back at the Margarita Bar, perfect for if you need a shot after. The guides help you get all of the gear off. The views were great, and I really did enjoy myself. I made it across successfully on all 5 lines. It was more work than I bargained for but I'm glad that I went and would consider doing it again. All of the tour guides assisting us were great and everyone in our tour survived the experience.

This was an excursion offered through Carnival Cruise Line while in San Juan…read more My fiancée and I did the ziplining thru ecoquest. The grounds were gorgeous - it was great walking / hiking thru the natural landscape to get to the 5 lines. The lines were shorter than I had hoped, but we still very much enjoyed ourselves. It was great learning more about the area - our guides were very informative!

We hired Altura for a hike in the Puerto Rican rain forest. André was an excellent tour guide who…read moretook us on a moderate hike to amazing waterfalls. He was able to adjust the hike to our needs. It was the perfect day!

Are you into YOLO experiences, extreme adventure, love exploring/climbing up and down waterfalls?…read moreDo activities with caribeaners and unparalleled views of the most beautiful part of Puerto Rico excite you? If you are this type of thrill seeker, a trip to PR would be wasted without booking a tour with these guys. Everyone can hike in El Yunque, but you can't repel down the waterfalls... you can with Altura on their private mountain! If you love adventure, water hiking, climbing/scrambling and repelling, don't leave PR without this tour.

AMAZING! This deserves way more than 5 stars, it was the…read moreabsolute best! This was my favorite part about my vacation. The adventure is challenging but extremely fun! You'll be hiking, body rafting, cliff jumping, rock sliding, and everything in between! I cannot stress enough how unforgettable this experience was. Ricardo and his team are beyond incredible. They definitely made this adventure even more exhilarating. They are very welcoming and very fun to be around. The tour even includes food before and after the adventure, which was awesome. I definitely recommend doing this tour if you go to Puerto Rico! Definitely worth my time and money. Amazing experience of a lifetime! *Take hiking shoes and if you don't have any, RENT some from them. You will be sorry if you don't! Also take long sleeve shirt and leggings if possible, you'll get tons of scratches if your arms and legs are uncovered!

I booked a private outing with Ricardo and his team in December 2014…read more After arriving at the teams base camp I observed how prepared these guys were for the day, from all angles, including safety as well as fun. The entire tour from the maintenance of the private trails to the coordination of activities was expertly handled. Throughout the day I did things not experienced for decades like jumping off 40ft waterfalls, repelling down rock faces, and body sliding down natural water slides. I brought my young son along for the adventure and here again these guys shined in a big way, Fernando specifically paid extra special attention to his safety but also making sure he had a great time. The expertise in safety and the detailed oriented planning put into this adventure allowed me to do what I came to do - have fun, without fearing injury or harm to my young Son. These caliber of activities (some might call them "extreme") would not usually instill such a feeling of calm and safety in me - or most people in general. This was the best tour of any kind that I've ever been on. If you love nature, hiking, andwater do it. It's the best money you'll spend on a tour.

A really cool trail in El Yunque, and one of my favorites. To get to this trail, you will turn off…read morethe main road and keep driving for a little bit until reaching it. It's a very short walk down a path and some stairs, before you reach a clearing with some rocky outcroppings and a nice pool. There are some fish swimming in the water. A really nice place to sunbathe, cool off, and relax.

This trail is outside of the gated entrance along a secondary narrow road. This was best for our…read moreparents as it was a steady decline down and incline up, yet a bit lengthy (about 20 minutes one way). At the end of the trail, there's a river where you can take a dip in, so make sure to have your swimsuit.

Playa Domes (Domes Beach) is a legendary surfing beach in Rincón, Puerto Rico, famous for massive…read morewinter waves, its golden sands, and the blue dome of a defunct nuclear plant. Located on the northwest coast, it is primarily suited for experienced surfers and spectators. I had a nice day here, there are vendors a restaurant and a bar. The beach was empty the day I came Paradise

A popular surfing beach where you can watch surfers catch some waves (or you can catch them…read moreyourselves). If you don't surf like myself, the beaches are nice to dip your feet in the water. Just be mindful of the rocks and the waves rushing in. There's also a lighthouse right by the beach worth stopping by to check out.

Excellent experience in the tour guide was very knowledgeable. He even gave tours on the way to the…read moreport that was unrelated to the tour of the bay. He explained the differences between the different locations such as Condado, Isla Verde, San Juan, nd Old San Juan as far as what type of activities were available in each one. The crew was excellent and the other passengers made it a great experience.

I booked a combo tour for Cueva Ventana and Gozalandia Waterfalls via Tripadvisor. PR Tours was the…read moreactual service provider. The tour cost $135 per person. Honestly, that's a bit pricy in my opinion, but it's worth the money if you don't want the hassle of driving yourself. You are literally paying for someone to drive you to the attractions and that's it though. Our tour guide didn't visit the cave and didn't swim at the waterfall. The cave and waterfall were enjoyable experiences. The two star rating is primarily for the service provided by our tour guide Angel. Angel arrived promptly. He was an affable, young handsome twenty something. He picked us (party of 2) up in a minivan and said there'd be another two people joining us. He picked up another couple at a nearby hotel. The other couple were of Puerto Rican decent and one of them was a native of the island. We sat in the back of the van adjacent to the rear speakers, the male tour guest sat in the middle of the cabin and his girlfriend sat in the passenger seat. Angel and the other couple laughed and talked the entire trip in Spanish. Angel also blared loud Spanish rock/pop music throughout the ride without regard for us (the customers). He made no attempt to include us in the conversation and only talked to us a few times the entire day. Once was while helping us order lunch and another time was while the other couple was swimming at the waterfall. (My sister and I didn't swim) He also talked to us before picking them up and after dropping the off at their hotel. Other than that it was as if we were invisible. Generally speaking, it's not the job of the tour guide to entertain guests so I don't care that he didn't talk to us. It didn't bother me that they were speaking in Spanish either. My problem was that Angel didn't provide the same level of service to ALL of us that day. He seemed to forget that he was working. He wasn't hanging out with his friends for the day. I get that he probably had a cultural connection with the other tourists, but that shouldn't have affected the way he did his job. At one point we got out of the car and all walked towards the waterfall. Angel began to point something out to the other tourists in Spanish. It seemed to be about the location, but he was clearly talking to them since he was well aware of the fact that we did not speak Spanish. I thought that was a bit rude because at that point he was blatantly excluding us from the conversation. Either make an effort to include everyone or don't talk to anyone at all. We were all tourists... we all PAID for the same experience. If the other couple had been white or another nationality (not of Latin/Hispanic decent) then Angel's behavior would've been different. My point is that it shouldn't matter who is on the tour. Everyone should be treated the same. Angel also drove much too fast at times in my opinion. He took curves and turns daringly fast without regard for how we (the paying customers) may have felt. The attractions were far from the city in an extremely mountainous region. The ride was bumpy with a lot of twists and turns. On two occasions I saw him cut drivers off as they were trying to merge on the highway. I don't think that he was purposely being reckless. I just don't think he's even aware of the way his driving may impact the tourists he encounters. In my opinion, he drove the way many young guys drive... fast and fearless. The problem with that was he was WORKING. He wasn't cruising with his buddies. He should be more conscious of his behavior and how it may be impacting his customers. I went on another tour via Tours by Locals and our tour guide provided excellent customer service. He was a careful driver, he asked us if the radio volume was ok and genuinely cared about the quality of the service he was providing. He was older though and had been giving tours for years so he understand that the needs of the customers is the only thing that mattered. I gave him a $20 tip and he earned every penny. I didn't give Angel a tip because I was unhappy with his level of service to us. He drove us to and from the attractions, but we paid for that. The tip isn't mandatory and shouldn't be expected by the service provider. It should be earned. I always tip and believe that people should do so generously or stay home so I felt bad about not tipping Angel, but he failed to earn it from US so I decided not to give him one. I did speak with a young lady from PR tours prior to the tour to confirm and found her pleasant and professional. I don't recall her name. This review isn't a reflection on PR tours or the overall experience I had dealing with them. I'd absolutely book a tour with PR Tours again in the future.

Our favorite waterfall in Puerto Rico! Every time we've visited, we've parked on the street. Not…read morereally recommended, but we like to go the cheap route LOL. There are probably nearby parking lots that charge, but at least your car will be more secure. There's a short walk to the entrance, and then you'll go down a set of stairs that takes you to the bottom of the waterfall. It's definitely manageable, but make sure you stay hydrated because coming back up is a little workout! Also, be careful once you reach the bottom because the rocks can be really slippery. I busted my ass, so I'm speaking from experience! This place is truly beautiful and definitely one of the best waterfalls in Puerto Rico. If you're visiting the island, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Who doesn't love a waterfall? Tips: Go early or during the week so it is not crowded. Be prepared…read morefor a steep possibly slippery walk down to the bottom. Wear appropriate shoe wear for walking and for the water. Water shoes are a good idea. Pack a lunch and some drinks and have a good time! Absolutely recommend :)

This is a must visit when in PR. This is a 45 min drive from San Juan but it is worth it and it is…read morefree. There is a map when you enter, parking is on the side of the road or they have parking lots the further you drive. There is a lot of parking so you would be likely to find parking as busy as it gets people come and go so parking becomes available. Even if you do have to wait it wouldn't be long before a spot is available. You see a waterfall at the beginning of the tour. As you proceed to drive up and view the rainforest further you will get to hike and find other waterfalls. Aside from waterfall there are beautiful trees and flowers. On one side you have the rainforest and on the other you have a view over the island.

Lovely visit the the El Yunque National Forest while staying in nearby San Juan…read more About a 45-minute drive from San Juan. No fee to enter the national forest...only an $8 fee when visiting El Portal Visitor's Center, which I recommend. I followed other visitor's recommendations by getting there when the forest opened and going directly toward the end to Mount Britton. I was luckily able to get one of those few designated roadside parking spaces. I finished the Mount Britton Tower (Torre) in about two hours (45-minute, 0.8-mile walk/hike each way) before making my way back toward the entrance stopping at the other attractions along the way. Note that it is about a 25-minute drive from the park's entrance to Mount Britton Trailside parking...due to the speed restrictions given the sharps turns and hills. As most others have said...the forest main road (191) goes one way through the forest, and loops back around towards the exit. Along the way, there are lots of stops...just look for the parking lots of roadside parking spaces and you will know you are close to an attraction. I ended the trip with visiting the El Portal Visitor's Center...at around 3:30pm...and it was very empty. I do suggest working the Luquillo Kiosks into the trip...given it is about a 15-minute drive away from the forest.

The walk from the main road to the beach is maybe 0.3miles (roughly 10 mins walk) - so not bad for…read moremost. It's unfortunate that from my experience, I felt I had been misinformed about Playa Negra. There was a portion of the beach that had the darker/black coloured sand. But to me, the majority of the beach was the regular colour of the sand in Vieques, and the water seemed a little rougher than along other parts of the island. What was beautiful was having a wild horse walk up to me to say hello when I first got to the beach! That was definitely the perk of my visit!

Playa Negra is a beautiful secluded beach on the island of Vieques. You do have to take a ferry…read morefrom the main island to visit this beach. At the ferry terminal, you can get a taxi that will bring you here for about $15 or so. Once you arrive at the "Playa Negra" sign, there is a short hike through a swampy region to get to the actual beach. The entire beach is not covered with black sand, only portions of it - at least the day I visited. It was not crowded at all. It was very scenic and calm!