Visiting Ecoturism in Puerto Rico means entering a Caribbean island with endless attractions to visit and countless activities to do.
One of the best ways to tour the Puerto Rican territory is to practice ecotourism, and there are several ways to be in contact with nature.
We can opt for eco-cycling tours, trekking and hiking in natural areas, camping in remote destinations
ornithological tourism and quietly appreciate the most beautiful local and migratory birds
enjoy water sports such as windsurfing or diving to name a few.
If we want to practice ecotourism in Puerto Rico, first of all we must go to the San Juan Bay Estuary and Caño Martin Peña
where we can appreciate the Condado Lagoon and a deep canyon.
Undoubtedly one of the natural sanctuaries of the Island of Enchantment.
We can also opt for a walk through the Guánica Dry Forest and the Punta Ballena Natural Reserve.
Excellent destinations for excursions near the sea.
You will be interested to know that the route has an extension of 7 kilometers along the coast.
We can also head to Tamarindo Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, and then head to the lagoons of the Humacao Wildlife Refuge, located in the southeastern part of the island.
Here we can go kayaking and canoeing while watching exotic birds.
Finally, we will walk through Cabezas de San Juan-Fajardo, a place that is home to an immense amount of coral reefs as well as forests and a beautiful lagoon with crystal clear waters.
Puerto Rico has a great advantage to promote ecotourism.
Not only does it have diverse geomorphic regions, a tropical climate that favors them, and an immense amount of natural resources
but most of its main attractions are intimately linked to the environment.
Ecotourism refers to tourism of an ecological nature that seeks the conservation of the environment as well as the enjoyment of its visitors.
It is a tourism approach that seeks to counteract the harmful effects of traditional tourism
among them the lack of ecological awareness and the excessive use of transportation
with a notion of the environment and its resources.
Some places of interest are the National Parks, such as the Camuy River Caves National Park.
which is one of the largest cave systems in the world and the largest in the western hemisphere, or the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center (or Caguana Indigenous National Park).
which stands out as the most important restored archeological site in Puerto Rico.
The ecological environment has allowed the park to become a botanical garden, where visitors can visit and learn about the native flora of Puerto Rico.
Among the flora samples are ceibas, ausubos, capás, tabonucos, royal palms, cedars, marias and other trees characteristic of the native flora.
El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico is a tourist attraction, ideal for those who love adventure and extreme tourism; here you can enjoy various activities that will test your skills and endurance.
Come and enjoy hiking, excursions, paragliding, zip-lining, this will make your visit worthwhile. The tours are in English and Spanish.
Therefore, it is good to take into account the following precautions:
Hypertensive people should not participate in these activities.
People with physical disabilities.
They must be of legal age.
They must be active in the practice of extreme sports.
Tanama Eco Adventure
Nature and ecotourism lovers will enjoy their adventure in the guided tour to Tanama, a spectacular tour that you will enjoy with your friends.
This tour has all the security elements to protect the tourist’s life; the guided tours are in English language.
Tourists will hike through the canyon, rappel and body raft on the river.
An incredible experience that you cannot miss during your visit.
Not suitable for people with cardiovascular diseases.
Hacienda Capo Rico San Juan
When you visit San Juan, you can not miss the adventure you will enjoy at Hacienda Capo Rico
a private tour in English, where you will enjoy an incredible adventure at the hands of their guides.
Here you will be provided with the necessary equipment for this tour, including protection and 4×4 all-terrain vehicles, with the direction of expert guides in the area.
The tour is magnificent, you will appreciate the wonders and diversity of species of local flora and fauna, with descriptions by the guide in charge.
