One word - amazing.
I found this place randomly while reading a blog and knew we wanted to spend some our time in PR in the mountains. This was perfect. It caters to a specific population - if you are looking for a no frills, quiet, scenic getaway in the mountains then this is it. They do not have room service and will provide dinner at an additional cost of $45 (food is all vegetarian). No breakfast or lunch. There is a basket of fruits in the room to make a smoothie if you'd like. Our room was about $300-325.
They have three treehouses and typically have a two night minimum. We got lucky and they accommodated us for a single night. You need your own car to get up here.
We initially booked the mirador which is the treehouse that is easiest to get to. If you have trouble with walking or have suitcases - go with the mirador. Due to a last minute change on the management's end up we ended up in the La cascada, which is the furthest away. You walk down a gravel path (which also requires going over some rocks). Although La cascada is reportedly the most popular treehouse because of the view of the forest and the river down below, it is the hardest to get to (esp with luggage). Yuquiyu is not a hotel - think of it more like glamping, so you would be expected to get your luggage up and down the trail.
There is a cute restaurant/seating area and a reasonably sized pool with a great view. My favorite bit was lying in our treehouse at night with the shutters open and taking it in all amazing sounds of the night forest.
The rooms are simple but well furnished. They provide a smoothie maker, kettle, french press, refrigerator and stove. No AC, but fans are provided, which worked for us. Mosquito nets are attached to each bed.
There is a supply of coffee, tea bags, granola and honey. In the fridge there was coconut water and non dairy milk.
The bathroom was gorgeous! You can open up the windows to look out at the forest while showering. Our bathroom was at the bottom of the treehouse so you do have to climb down the stairs to access it, which I thought was pretty neat.
Ernest (owner) and Joel (manager) were fantastic and a pleasure to chat with. We would definitely recommend Yuquiyú and look forward to coming back with more family! read more