El Yunque Waterslides & Rope Swing Tour with Local Guide

Jump from cliffs and swing over waterfalls while we capture every moment for you

This activity takes you to two natural water slides and a rope swing in El Yunque National Forest on Puerto Rico's east side, led by a local guide who knows the forest's history and trails. The walk in is 20 to 25 minutes, then another 5 minutes to reach the slides. You'll get photos and videos of the day, bottled water, and entry to the park. You can drive yourself or add transportation from San Juan, Río Grande, Luquillo or Fajardo. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French.

Options for this experience

2 options

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El Yunque Rainforest: Water Slides, Cascades and a Swing on a Rope 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Driving your own vehicle: Self-drive to El Yunque, with no Uber or taxi. Meet in Fajardo at the meeting point (Farmacia Caridad Fajardo). Self-drive suits people who have their own car or a rental. Duration: 4 hours

Transportation from San Juan 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Adventure with transportation: Enjoy a worry-free outing with round-trip transport from San Juan, so you can simply relax during the drive. Duration: 6 hours, including a stop in the Luquillo area to eat and sample authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Pickup: San Juan and Carolina (Doubletree by Hilton hotel) or Rio Grande, Luquillo (Frutera Flores Luquillo). Transport is in new vans.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore El Yunque Rainforest and Waterslides

• Walk 20-25 minute trail
• Climb rocks as needed
• Reach natural water slides
• Slide down water slides
• Jump from cliffs
• Fly on rope swing
• Enjoy pictures and videos

What’s included

• Two natural water slides.
• two waterfalls.
• rope swing.
• photos and videos of your experience.
• bottled water.
• entry to El Yunque National Forest.
• local guide in English, Spanish or French.
• optional transportation from San Juan, Río Grande, Luquillo or Fajardo.

Times

• Monday to Saturday 08:00 08:30 10:00 11:30 13:00
• Sunday 09:00 14:00

Before you book

Group Up to 30

Live guide English, Spanish and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 with pickup ›

Book up to Start time

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Youth (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Turisteando En El Encanto LLC (Yunque Rainforest)

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The experience

The slides are carved into the rock by water itself, not built on concrete. You walk a trail through the forest for about 20 to 25 minutes, learning about El Yunque's history and the plants and animals around you, then another 5 minutes to reach the first slide. The rock is shaped by the stream that flows over it, so each slide is different depending on water level and the season. You'll slide down into pools, jump from cliffs if you want to, and swing out on a rope over the water: all of it optional, so you choose what you do.

A local guide leads the group and captures photos and videos while you're in the water, so you get the moments without holding a camera. Bottled water is included, and the guide can speak English, Spanish or French depending on who's in the group. The activity takes about 4 hours total. You'll need to wear shoes with good grip (flip-flops and Crocs aren't allowed), and bring a towel and swimsuit. Some parts of the trail involve climbing rocks, but the guide says it's manageable for anyone without knee, ankle or back problems.

You can drive yourself to the meeting point, or you can add transportation from San Juan, Río Grande, Luquillo or Fajardo. If weather closes the forest due to flash flooding, the operator will offer you another day or a full refund. Entry to El Yunque National Forest is included in the price.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the walk to the water slides?

The trail walk takes about 20 to 25 minutes, then another 5 minutes to reach the two natural water slides and waterfalls.

Do I have to jump and swing, or can I just slide?

Everything is optional: jumping from cliffs and flying on the rope swing are there if you want them, but you can stick to sliding if you prefer.

Will someone take photos of me in the water?

Yes, the local guide captures photos and videos of your experience at the waterfall and slides, and they're included in the activity.

Can I drive myself, or do I need to book transportation?

You can drive yourself to the meeting point, or you can add transportation from San Juan, Río Grande, Luquillo or Fajardo at checkout.

What's the difference between a natural water slide and a regular one?

Natural slides are carved into the rock by flowing water over time, so they follow the shape of the stone and change with the water level. Each one is unique and part of the forest itself, not a built structure.