El Yunque National Forest Off The Beaten Path

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Robin Phillips is King of this jungle!
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Robin was probably a cocci in his past life. Kidding aside, he is so knowledgeable about the vegetation, animals, history of el yunque (and beyond) that aside from giving an excellent tour/hike of the rainforest you will end the tour still contemplating on nature/environment. he took us to high above beautiful waterfalls where we swam and got hydraulic massages, he taught rock climbing techniques, and took our photographs. i guess he can cater this activity fo those healthy and fit or for those who also just want to take it easy (we're the former!). this 8-12 miles activity was #1 on my 20yo daughter's list (above the bioluminescent tour!). Robin rocks, Robin rules.

Written Mar 14, 2010

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Plant Life
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Green everywhere you look.

Written Apr 4, 2007

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Water everywhere, even on the tops of mountains
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It was difficult staying dry but I did not mind.

Written Apr 4, 2007

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Mountain Wildlife
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The snails were the most common and only animal seen on the mountain, but the coquí (endemic frog on Puerto Rico) can be heard all over.

Written Apr 4, 2007

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Flowers!
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Tulip tree Flowers (known as the parrot tulip)
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Of course being a tropical island these plants can be seen throughout the tropics. Please don't collect plants or pick their flowers - that's biologic GENOCIDE!!!!

Written Apr 4, 2007

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Q:  We have heard that there is a great little food stand at the end of the road in El Yunque. Does anyone know about this and could... 

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A: I don't think there are food stands along the hiking paths in El Yunque, and not sure about the food stand you're referring to at an end road of the forest. Most... 

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