El Yunque National Forest Hike to Las Damas Pool
Walk El Yunque trails with guided rainforest ecology and culture
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Guide, snacks, water
Highlights
Explore El Yunque National Forest on an easy-to-moderate walk along Angelito Trail. Learn about rainforest ecology, cultural history, outdoor ethics, and hurricane impacts from your guide.
- Discover rainforest flora, fauna, history, culture, and hurricane effects
- Explore cloud and dwarf forest landscapes along the trail
- Navigate muddy, uneven, and slippery trail sections
- Experience the rainforest through its sights, sounds, and scents
Itinerary
- 9:15 am — Check in at Angelito Trail Head.
- 9:30 am — Tour start time and waiver signing, group safety, and pre-walk orientation (about 30 minutes).
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm — On-trail tour with several interpretation stops, approximately 30 minutes at Las Damas pool for swimming (weather permitting), then walk back to Angelito Trail Head and parking area.
What's Included
- Lightweight canvas backpack
- Clean dry towel
- Prepackaged snacks
- Bottled water
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Complete the electronic waiver in advance
- Wear hiking or walking shoes with flat soles that can get dirty
- Bring water shoes for navigating river rocks
- This tour is not suitable during pregnancy or for limited mobility
- Arrive in an owned or rental vehicle, or use the operator's transportation service; taxis and rideshares are not permitted
Cancellation Policy
For 1–5 people, cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a refund; 6–9: 48 hours; 10+: 7 days. Late arrivals and no-shows aren't refundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or mechanical failure.
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FAQs
Complete your electronic waiver in advance and screenshot any information you may need before entering the forest, where cellphone signal may be limited.
Leave non-waterproof cameras, important paper documents, expensive jewelry, large sums of money, and anything you would not want to get wet or lose.
Botanical-based insect repellent is provided for the rainforest nature walk.
Meeting details
Angelito Trail Head
