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Indicators – Surf Spot in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Indicators – Surf Spot in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Indicators is located in Rincon, along the most popular strip of beach in all of Puerto Rico. The most noticeable landmark letting you know you are at Indicators is the Rincon Lighthouse, which we have pictured below. The surf break is located at the bottom of the lighthouse’s southern cliff. There is a small gazebo type of structure within the Rincon Lighthouse Park, which will give you a great overhead view of … Read entire article »

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Palo Colorado Recreation Area in El Yunque National Forest

Palo Colorado Recreation Area in El Yunque National Forest

While visiting El Yunque National Forest you should be sure to visit the Palo Colorado Recreation Area. This area is home to more things to do than any other area in El Yunque. Palo Colorado acts as the hub to multiple trailheads, picnic areas, restrooms, lots of parking, a visitor center with guided tours available, rivers, waterfalls, and … Read entire article »

La Mina Trail in El Yunque National Forest

La Mina Trail in El Yunque National Forest

La Mina Trail is one of two hiking trails that lead to the extremely popular La Mina Waterfall of El Yunque National Forest, the other one is Big Tree Trail. However, La Mina Trail starts out in an area that provides many other things to do compared to that of Big Tree’s Trailhead. The Trailhead to La Mina Trail is … Read entire article »

Bano Grande Pool in El Yunque National Forest

Bano Grande Pool in El Yunque National Forest

The Bano Grande Pool is a man-made pool that was built in the 1930s. It was created by damming off the river to create a large circular pool. The pool is extremely easy to access by taking a set of stairs across the street from the Palo Colorado Information Center. The stairs are also the start point … Read entire article »

Bano de Oro Trail in El Yunque National Forest

Bano de Oro Trail in El Yunque National Forest

The Bano de Oro Trail is a short trail that originates about 150 feet up the mountain from Palo Colorado. The trail winds it’s way through the forest passing the Bano de Oro pool, many native plant species, and the La Mina River. The Bano de Oro Trail ends as it hits a junction with the El Yunque … Read entire article »

Yokahu Tower in El Yunque National Forest

Yokahu Tower in El Yunque National Forest

There is no doubt that Yokahu Tower is one of the top two or three spots in all of El Yunque National Forest. Yokahu Tower is one of two observation towers that you can climb to the top for outstanding views. Yokahu Tower is the more consistent of the two towers when it comes to weather. The … Read entire article »

Sierra Palm Picnic Area in El Yunque National Forest

Sierra Palm Picnic Area in El Yunque National Forest

The Sierra Palm Picnic Area is a great place to stop for a bite to eat. It is located a short distance up the mountain from the Big Tree Trail and La Mina Waterfall Parking Area. There is a large parking area at Sierra Palm Picnic Area to help accommodate everyone. Most of the tour groups stop at Sierra … Read entire article »

Mount Britton Trail and Tower in El Yunque National Forest

Mount Britton Trail and Tower in El Yunque National Forest

Mount Britton Trail and Tower is a demanding, but rewarding hike. It is located at the highest access point just a short distance off to the right of where PR 191 dead ends. Take a look at our map below for a more detailed understanding of where it is. The map and pictures should also give you … Read entire article »

Las Cabezas Observation Point in El Yunque National Forest

Las Cabezas Observation Point in El Yunque National Forest

Las Cabezas Observation Point is the very first point of interest you will come across after the El Portal Tropical Forest Center. It is located on the east, left side of PR 191 in a right hand turn as you ascend the mountain. It is just a hop skip and a jump before La Coca Waterfall and Parking … Read entire article »

La Coca Trail in El Yunque National Forest

La Coca Trail in El Yunque National Forest

La Coca Trail is located a fraction of a kilometer up the mountain from La Coca Waterfall. The La Coca Trailhead is located on the east side of PR 191 and has limited parking so there is a chance that you will need to park at the Yokahu Tower Parking Lot or the La Coca Waterfall Parking Lot. … Read entire article »