Guided Hike - Guanica Dry Forest
The Southwestern municipality of Guanica is home to one of Puerto Rico's major Biosphere Reserves, designated as such by the United Nations. The 9,000 acre plus reserve, more commonly known as Bosque Seco, lies amidst Puerto Rico's driest terrain, encompassing everything from nearby hills to the plains, all the way down to the coast at stunning Guanica bay. The type of forest that grows here is known as xerophytic, or just 'dry forest', where the scarce rainfall and dry climate yeild its' singular beauty and diversity. Plant species alone number in the hundreds, almost 250 of which are spiny bushes and trees. Over 150 bird species have been counted in the reserve - doubling El Yunque's number - as well as numerous reptiles and amphibians, like the native coqui.
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Additional Information
ONLINE BOOKING POLICY:
Please note that all online bookings are not fully confirmed until you
receive a confirmation e-mail and phone call from a Rincon Vacations
representative. Some tours require minimum persons in order to operate,
in which case your tour is not confirmed until these minimums are met.
Dates of tour will be confirmed by phone call from Rincon Vacations and
after booking is fully confirmed you will receive a detailed email
including directions to the location of your tour. All online bookings
are subject to 7% IVU tax and 5% booking fee.
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rental company, tour operator, cruise line , activity or other service
provider named in your itinerary (Suppliers). Rincon Vacations is not
responsible for acts or omissions of Suppliers, their failure to provide
services or adhere to their own schedules, their failure to pay any
refund or for any personal injury, property damage, or other loss,
accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be caused by
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After you meet your guide in Mayaguez, you will carpool down south to the Guanica Dry Forest Trail head. After a brief introduction to the area you will start your hike. Your tour will take you on a hike through various trails, including the four-mile long Fuerte trail that leads to Fort Capron - a historic lookout point built by the Spanish - and amazing views of the bay. Impressive sights like a four-hundred year old Guayacan tree accent the trip. It is recommended for active people that are comfortable with long periods of exercise.
Things To Bring
Comfortable shoes to hike in (flip-flops are not recommended), water (there is no water provided or on-site), sunscreen, camera, towel & change of clothes for afterwards.
Cancellation Policy
100% payment required upon booking of activity. If activity is cancelled outside of 7 days, activity is 100% refundable minus 5% booking fee. If activity is cancelled within 7 days it is 100% non-refundable. If activity is cancelled due to weather conditions or other outstanding circumstances and cannot be rescheduled, 100% refund will be given. Weather cancellations are determined strictly by the activity supplier.
Departs
Daily
Pickup/Departure
No transportation included, but may be available upon request. Please contact Rincon Vacations for more information: 787.632.2889.
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Hi there, I sent you an email to the address on your comment. Let me know what you would like to book and we will get you set. Or you can call the number 787-632-2889 at any time to book. Thanks!
i would like info about booking a tour for tomorrow tues. nov. 15th. could you please send me the info to do this or call me at 941-928-8459 there are 5 of us and tues pm would be the only night we can do it. thank you
Hi Jennifer – Justin left you a message about your tour – if you need anything just ring us back. Thanks!
Hey,
what is the availability to go snorkeling for one day/or half day (depends how you operate your business) with FOUR persons on any of the days between Jan1-Jan2nd thanks
hi! we’ll be contacting you via email – there are several good snorkeling options. Feel free to call us at 787-632-2889 as well. thanks!
I would like to make a reservation for 5 for this Thursday, January, 12th please.
Hi Lauren, keep an eye out for an email from us with booking directions and information.
I would like to make a reservation for 2 people at 9am on Feb 16th
Hi Kathie – we are sending you an email to get more details about which tour you would like to book. Thank you!
Would like to take the rincon atv tour today but don’t know where to go or how to sign up. Can you please help.?
Hi Greg, the fastest way to book is to call us at 787-632-2889 and we can get you all set. Thanks!!
Can you please let me know the minimum age for a surfer in a private lesson (lesson of two, my son and myself)?
Hi Nicole,
It really depends on the child and the conditions – usually around 7 is the youngest, but they will do as young as 5 if the child is really comfortable in the water and the conditions are really favorable for easy surfing. Let us know and we’ll get you booked!