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Walking
and bus tours in San Juan and forests in Puerto Rico. |
Take
the steps beyond the city limits...
Guajataca
subtropical moist forest -
"The largest hiking trail system of Puerto Rico"
Tour Description:
A licensed tourist
guide by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company with a certified driver will pick up
the group in an air-conditioned
vehicle in the San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Isabela and Aguadilla hotel area.
Our staff
will be holding a sign that
says Legends of Puerto Rico
at the entrance of the hotel. The tour commences when departing from the meeting
point. A knowledgeable guide fluent in English will provide general
information about Puerto Rico and the forest.
Hiking
Trails - The Guajataca forest has the largest hiking trail system of Puerto
Rico. It has a system of twenty-seven (27) miles [44 Kms.] of trails
that offers an excellent opportunity to appreciate the flora and fauna of
this unique habitat. All 46 trails are in their natural stages, well
maintained, designed for foot travel only and where outlined by the
Civilian Conservation Corps between the 1930's and 1940's.
We accept
Interpretative
trail:
- Geared more for the less inclined hiker, this is a short
walking tour. A tourist guide will provide information about the flora
and fauna of the forest at the 14 identified stations along the
trail. You will hear and see the birds singing and take pictures of
breathtaking scenery. Butterflies abound, walk on easy trails in Karst
country. The trails are mostly flat, easy to walk on; some are
inclined but not steep. You
must walk up the stairs to the observation tower
Length of the trail: 3.2 Km
Walking time at the trail: 2 hours
Language:
English
Advance
reservations
are required:
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All day tour:
8AM to 5PM
From the
San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde
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Flat group rate: USD125.00 per person
plus 7% sales tax
Fax
the booking form today!
Group size: A maximum of 12 passengers
Vehicle: Air conditioned van |
Half day tour:
9AM to 1PM
From hotels in
Aguadilla and Isabela
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Flat group rate: USD68.00 per person
plus 7% sales tax
Fax today the
Reservation form
Group size: A maximum of 7 passengers
Vehicle: Honda Odyssey EXL 2006
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Includes:
- Transportation with an air-conditioned van with a
certified driver from San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde hotels.
- Admission fee into forest.
- Licensed tourist guide by
the PRTC Company and certified
by the American Red Cross in First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR
- Two bottles of water per
person.
- A
2-hours Puerto Rican lunch at a restaurant on the beach. Menu for
children available. Client decides what to eat
and pays what they consume. Those interested may walk
on the beach during this time.
- Gratuities.
Note:
1. Have a well-balanced breakfast.
2.
Bring a change of
clothe and towel.
Wear hiking shoes, not sandals.
3. All children must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or
older.
4. We recommend the children be 10 years of age and older.
Only the parents will know if their children have the stamina for this
type of tour.
5. Not
recommend for elderly and travelers with a heart condition.
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Hiking
trail:
- Designed for enthusiastic hikers who also have the
endurance to hike a long way. You will see and hear the birds singing and
take pictures of breathtaking scenery. Butterflies abound, visit inside a
cave, and walk on easy trails in Karst country. The trails are
mostly flat, easy to walk on; some are inclined but not steep. A visit to
the "El Viento" Cave and observation tower is included.
Length of the trail: 5.0 Km
Walking time on the
trail: 3 hours
(Includes a snack stop.)
Language: English
Advance
reservations
are required:
All day tour:
8AM to 6PM
From the San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde
Flat group rate: USD125.00 per person
plus 7% sales tax
Fax
the booking form today!
Group size: A maximum of 12 passengers.
Vehicle: Air conditioned van
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Half day tour: 9AM
to 2PM
Flat group rate: USD85.00 per person
plus 7% sales tax
From hotels in
Aguadilla and Isabela
Group size: A maximum of 7
Vehicle: Honda Odyssey EXL 2006
Fax today the
Reservation form |
Includes:
- Transportation with an air-conditioned van with a
certified driver from San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde hotels.
- Admission fee into forest.
- Licensed tourist guide by
the PRTC Company and certified
by the American Red Cross in First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR
- Two bottles of water per
person.
- A
2-hours Puerto Rican lunch at a restaurant on the beach. Client decides what to eat
and pays what they consume. Those interested may walk
on the beach during this time.
- Gratuities.
Note:
1. Have
a well-balanced breakfast.
2.
Bring a change of
clothe and towel.
3. Wear hiking shoes, not sandals.
4.
For
physically fit adults only.
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How
to...Take
the steps beyond the city limits...
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Advance
reservations
are required:
Phone:
+1-787-605-9060 / Fax: +1-787-764-2354 / E-mail: info@legendsofpr.com
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Please
provide us with the following information when contacting us:
Date (s) in Puerto Rico, hotel, cruise ship line and name,
schedule in Port, how many in your party or group and name of tour or
location you wish to visit.
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A tour
voucher will be e-mail. Must print, bring with you and show to
the tourist guide prior to commencing the tour.
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Reservation,
Payment and Cancellation policies.
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Our
code of ethics.
Tours
does not operate on January
1, Good Friday - April 16, July 4, September 15, Thanksgiving Day (USA),
December 25 and 31st.
Description
of the Guajataca subtropical moist forest
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Travel time:
During the approximately
three hour round trip drive we will travel through 80% of the Island’s Karst
zone, the two longest bridges in the Caribbean, and enjoy an Atlantic
Ocean view. A
professional tour guide fluent in English will provide general
information about Puerto Rico and lead on-board recreational activities. Departure from San Juan
is at 8:00 a.m. and back in San Juan at 5:00 OR 6:00 p.m.
Location
- The Guajataca subtropical moist forest is located in the northwest
section of Puerto Rico. It takes
approximately an hour with forty-five (1:30) minutes drive from San
Juan. We travel on highways, state roads, municipality roads and the
forest's scenic roads in an air-conditioned van.
Administrator
- The Guajataca State Forest is administrated and managed by the State
Forest Service of the Department of Natural and Environmental
Resources. Signs are used to identify the trails and resting places
are available. A
forest’s vigilant equipped with a radio accompanies our groups during
the walks.
Geography -
The forest is considered an unique natural area because of its tropical
karst topography (limestone derived soils) characterized by clusters of
sub conical haystack hills called "mogotes", separated one from
another by rounded or funnel shaped depressions which are locally know as
"sumideros". Hiking is made on soil and karst trails.
Fauna &
Flora - The natural areas of the forest provides habitat to many
species of animals, 45 bird species and 186 trees species. In this
subtropical moist forest two associations of vegetation have been
identified: one on the hillside and another on the tops of the
limestone hills.
Lookout
tower - Is an unique point to enjoy a stunning view of the forest and
admire the diversity of tree species of the limestone region. The
forest spans an area of 2,357 contiguous acres with an elevation that goes
from 500 to 1,000 feet (about 150 to 300 meters) above sea level. It
is classified as subtropical moist forest. The mean annual rainfall
is about 75 inches (190 cm); the temperature varies from 74° to 76.5° F (23°
to 24.7° C) throughout the year.
El
"Viento" Cave is a natural cave in which the limestone
formations can be appreciated. Beautiful formations of stalactites,
stalagmites, column and other eccentric formations similar to needles and
flowers can be observed in the cave.
We are tour guides that
offer a narrative and entertaining walking tour in Old
San Juan and forests in Puerto Rico.
