Sunset views of Puerto Rico's mountains.
Outdoors
From picture-perfect beaches and one-of-a-kind hikes to the only tropical rainforest in the United States, Puerto Rico is filled with a wide variety of incredible places with countless reasons to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of the Island.
From surfing and scuba diving to hiking and zip-lining your way through our mountains, Puerto Rico's adventurous side awaits.
The famous Mar Chiquita beach in Manatí.
Beaches
Get ready to grab your swimsuit and sunscreen for a day at one of Puerto Rico’s beautiful beaches! Playa Negra (or Black Sand beach) on the island of Vieques has brilliant black sand contrasting with the topaz waters. Flamenco beach in Culebra is consistently named one of the best beaches globally. San Juan’s beaches offer a tropical and laid-back vibe near bustling urban life. La Parguera on the southwest coast is full of magical mangroves, tiny islands, and a sparkling bioluminescent bay.
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
Rainforest
Puerto Ricans are proud of El Yunque's beauty, the only tropical rainforest in the United States. You’ll find fresh air and lush trails leading to stunning mountain views and waterfalls. While you’ll often see the sun shining, it is still a rainforest, so make sure to pack your raincoat, waterproof hiking shoes, and some water. Also, don’t forget your camera so you can capture Instagram-worthy views!
Dramatic peaks of the island's Central Mountain Region.
Mountains
Cayey, Orocovis, Jayuya — these are only some of Puerto Rico’s mountain towns and all of them offer incredibly fresh air, gorgeous hikes, and much more. Go zip-lining at Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park in Orocovis, camping in Jayuya’s Toro Negro, or explore an exciting mountain trail in Cayey. The Cañón San Cristóbal in Barranquitas offers a unique rappelling experience, and Para La Naturaleza provides an eye-opening guided tour.
Puerto Rico's clear, turquoise waters offer breathtaking snorkeling adventures.
A women flies down a zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park.
A surfer catches a wave in Puerto Rico.
Kayakers paddle through the bioluminescent bay in Vieques.
Catch and release of a marlin in San Juan.
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Peering over Guánica Dry Forest from historic Fuerte Caprón.
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Visit Guánica's Dry Forest
Hiking to remote beaches, birdwatching, and bike rides.
The Lluberas trail is the longest trail in the Dry Forest at nearly 10 miles round trip and has several side trails.
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Pedal away with a beach backdrop or in a lush-forest setting.
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Biking Routes in Puerto Rico
From easy to more challenging, you can find a trail to explore.
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Mountains peaks, oceanside cliffs, cloud forests, salt flats: Puerto Rico is a hiker's paradise.
A mesmerizing view of the Yauco mountains.
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Find diverse activities in paradise.
It's a stunning reveal at the opening of Cueva Ventana in Arecibo.
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Historic Fuerte Caprón in the Bosque Seco de Guánica.
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Puerto Rico is a real-life, choose-your-own-adventure island and the story is yours to write.
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