Top San Juan Day Trips - page 4

My experience at Charco Azul with Néstor Pérez was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly patient, respectful, and knowledgeable throughout the entire experience. He made me feel comfortable, safe, and truly took the time to explain everything along the way. His passion for Puerto Rico and the area made the experience even more special. I learned so much and enjoyed every moment. Without a doubt, this was one of the best experiences I’ve had, and I would definitely book with Néstor again when I return to Puerto Rico next year!

This was such an adventure and I highly recommend it. My husband and I did this excursion and wasn't exactly sure what to expect. We are older (59 & 62) and were a little concerned about whether we'd be able to participate fully. Hiking through the rainforest was strenuous and a bit shaky at times but our operator, Nick, made a world of difference. He advised and instructed us on so many things that were helpful to gain a full experience and stay safe. Bring a pair of socks, preferably with thick soles. In certain areas, they help grip the slippery rocks. We wore water shoes which were fine but you can also wear sneakers as long as you don't mind them being submerged in the murky water. Nick took great photos of each person and shared them after the journey which was so helpful given it was difficult to stay focused and capture pictures of our own. There is no way one can experience this safely without a tour guide and Nick was by far the best. He clearly explained what was going to take place during the ride there and did a recap right before we arrived. I would not recommend bringing a lot of items. You will most likely not need them. If you want to bring a towel for drying, that is fine but it's not a must. We did the 10 o'clock excursion and were back by 3pm.

Should be somewhat in shape, as hiking down a trail with lots of rocks and boulders and being I was older, I needed to look down most of the trail and a stream at the end was to cold for me. Also hiked up the tower which had 100 steps for the view which was beautiful. Guess a person could take their time. The tour guide was very nice and informative.