Puerto Rico Unveiled Local Insights and El Yunque

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Excursion Highlights:
  • Immerse yourself in Puerto Rico's rich history and culture on a day-long adventure from San Juan, with stops at iconic landmarks like Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
  • Gain fascinating local insights during a visit to the Puerto Rican capitol building, featuring presidential monuments, the Holocaust Memorial, and Memorial Wall.
  • Savor mouthwatering authentic Puerto Rican cuisine at Pinones, and admire the stunning beauty of local beaches along the route.
  • Experience a deep dive into Afro-Caribbean heritage at Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz, complete with music, folklore, and geological insights.
  • Capture the breathtaking beauty of Catarata La Coca, an 85-foot waterfall in El Yunque National Forest, with additional stops at Yokahu Observation Tower for panoramic views.
Price: $119.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximate 5-minute walk from the cruise ship pier. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes or sneakers. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions This tour can accommodate a folding stroller, wheelchair, or walker; however, motorized scooters are not allowed.

Puerto Rico Unveiled Local Insights and El Yunque

Experience Puerto Rico's treasures on a captivating adventure departing from San Juan. Your day begins with a convenient pick-up from the cruise port, where your knowledgeable driver/guide will regale you with the rich history of the city while winding through its streets.

The tour kicks off with quick stops at iconic landmarks like the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro, where you can relish live commentary on the city's 500-year history and the significance of its fortifications. While there's insufficient time to explore the fort itself, you're free to step out, wander, and capture picturesque moments. The journey continues with a visit to the capitol of Puerto Rico, offering insights into the nation's history, ethnic diversity, and a chance to photograph presidential monuments, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Memorial Wall.

A gastronomic delight awaits at Pinones, where you can savor authentic Puerto Rican cuisine at your own expense. As you drive along, bask in the beauty of local beaches like Pozita de Pinones and Vacia Talega. Your exploration proceeds to Parque Historico Cueva Maria de la Cruz, a cultural immersion into the Afro-Caribbean heritage, complete with music, folklore, and geological insights.

Finally, the tour culminates at the awe-inspiring Catarata La Coca, an 85-foot waterfall nestled in El Yunque National Forest, where you can capture mesmerizing photographs. With additional stops at the Yokahu Observation Tower offering panoramic forest views and the chance to discover more of El Yunque, this tour guarantees a memorable Puerto Rican experience in just one day.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 26, 2025
Great tour recommend it
Great tour and the guide was awesome. The guide was very knowledgeable. The sites were nice
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 26, 2025
Uncover Puerto Rico
Really gave us a different view of Puerto Rico. Very informative and interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 13, 2025
An excellent overview and tour of Puerto Rico.
What a great tour and overview of Puerto Rico. Hector was a great driver and really had a thorough knowledge and love for Puerto Rico.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 27, 2024
Great Excursion
Wonderful tour and our tour host was so very knowledgeable! We loved this excursion!!! We learned so much about the cluture and history of Puerto Rico!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 17, 2024
Best guided tour
One of the best tours on our cruise vacation! We had an amazing tour guide, Gonzo (D. Gonzalez) who was super professional, funny, and a real human encyclopedia of knowledge. He even stopped for lunch at the best place, where we indulged in local delicacies. Gonzo talked about everything from the rain forest vegetation, animals, weather, and beautiful landmarks as a proud local, and that's admirable. We were a small group of 6, with one small child and 2 teens. He managed to keep the young boy entertained and even he impressed my teen kids. And that's a huge accomplishment!
Thank you so much for an unforgettable tour and thank you, Gonzo, for entertaining us!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 18, 2024
Excursion in Puerto Rico
Absolutely loved our excursion and Puerto Rico to the rainforest and the tower. Service was very easy to book and location to find driver was very easy when getting off The ship. Our driver was amazing. He was funny. He took us to an amazing local cuisine and told us a little bit of history about Puerto Rico would highly recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 21, 2024
I highly reccomend this tour. We saw many sites, from the city to the beautiful waterfall. Our guide was very informative and detailed on the Puerto Rican history. We stopped at a local eatery and shopping area where we picked up some good deals on souvenirs. Key to the conclusion of this tour is that we were returned to the ship with plenty of time to board before departure.