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Old San Juan
Most people don’t know that El Yunque Rainforest is just beside Old San Juan, so the heat is broken up with beautiful (and cooling!) flash showers.
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Nice, Mehgan.
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Sure! El Yunque is a treasure, as it is a beautiful tropical retreat only a few minutes away from the buzzing Old San Juan. The occasional brief showers help cool them off from the tropical hot spells. Picture yourself strolling along lush green pathways in a rainforest bursting with exotic vegetation and the peaceful sounds of cascading water all around, only to return to the rich history of Old San Juan. It is indeed both’s pleasure. 🌿✨
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El Yunque Rainforest, situated not far from Old San Juan, is a great place to visit while trying to escape the heat. Here are some of the notable features of El Yunque, as well as its distance from Old San Juan:
El Yunque Rainforest Highlights: El Yunque of Puerto Rico, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System, offers visitors lush green flora, different animals, and waterfalls—people who have seen places never go beyond a picture or the feeling they have had. We never plan to visit the rain, but when it rains, it pours. This is the case with the rainforest. It rains there a lot, and the heat of the Caribbean gets too hot to bear, making the rainforest the perfect vacation spot. The hikes range from short, easy walks to longer, more difficult ones, allowing many vegetation and animals hours away from any civilization to be in sight. There are numerous places to tour, but none might be as popular as La Mina Falls and La Coca Falls, as they are some of the easiest to reach and have breathtaking views while also allowing people to swim. The national animal of Puerto Rico, the Coquí frog, is found in this rainforest and is famously known for the song it sings every few bursts at night.
Visiting Tips: Always expect the unexpected. Carry a rain jacket or poncho because you never know when it starts soaking wet. Such showers surely increase the effect on the rainforest.
Keep Hydrated: Because of the physical activities and humidity, it is recommended that you take a lot of water with you on your visit.
Merging Your Trip: You may combine a trip to Old San Juan and El Yunque in a single day. The sights of San Juan contain so much history, after which you can enjoy an enjoyable afternoon walk in the rainforest.
The El Yunque Rainforest is the best area where the beauty of nature and the sight of culture can all be found in Old San Juan. The cool raindrops and the colors of the scenery create a pleasing atmosphere that matches the historic side of San Juan.