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Hiking in Puerto Rico

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I traveled to Puerto Rico in March 2024 and loved hiking here. El Yunque National Forest is a jewel of this island and would highly recommend anyone coming to Puerto Rico to visit and hike here. This list will help you plan a great hiking trip to the...
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Hiking Websites

These websites will help you plan your trip to Puerto Rico including the Puerto Rico page from my website Where to Hike When.

 
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This site gives you all kinds of useful info to help you plan your hiking trip to Puerto Rico, including guidebooks, when to hike, maps, apps, where to stay, guided tours, and so much more!
Hiking in Puerto Rico
 
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The Caribbean is not just about beaches! There's fantastic hiking on many of these islands. This blog post highlights the best Caribbean islands for hiking.
Best Hiking in the Caribbean - Where To Hike When
 
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The official website of El Yunque National Forest, this is an invaluable resource for trail information, weather conditions, and so much more.
El Yunque National Forest

Hiking Guidebooks

While no official hiking guidebooks for Puerto Rico (aside from the national forest websites), these are useful guides for exploring the island.

 
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This is a great guidebook for the budget conscious - it can be easy to spend quite a bit of $$ in Puerto Rico, so these tips can be really helpful.
30 Amazing Things in Puerto Rico: Pocket Guide
 
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You can't go wrong with Lonely Planet and for a general guide, this is a great one.
Lonely Planet Puerto Rico (Travel Guide)
 
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A very up-to-date guide from a very reputable publisher, Fodor's doesn't disappoint.
Fodor's Puerto Rico (Full-color Travel Guide)

Guided Tours

Leave the planning to someone else and go on a guided hiking/trekking tour, especially in the parts of Puerto Rico not set up for independent hiking.

 
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One of the most highly rated excursions, this guided takes you to the heart of the beautiful El Yunque National Forest. Leave the planning to someone else!
El Yunque Rainforest Hike with Transport from San Juan
 
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For a more off the beaten path adventure, check out this guided tour taking you through stunning caves and waterfalls.
Rainforest Caves and Waterfalls Exploration with Transportation
 
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Combine hiking with the famous bioluminescence bays Puerto Rico is known for on this guided adventure.
Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour

Hiking & Trip Planning Resources

Use these essential resources when planning your hiking trip to Dominica.

 
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AllTrails is one of the most popular hiking apps out there and there are several different hikes in Puerto Rico listed in AllTrails, where you can find out all the trail details you need to plan a hike here.
Best trails and hikes in Puerto Rico | AllTrails
 
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The best platform for finding deals on accommodation, from hostels to guesthouses to hotels, Booking.com is the way to go!
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
 
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You will definitely need a car to get around and Rentalcars.com is a great platform for finding the best deals. Be careful about obeying the parking/driving laws - we got a $1000 ticket for parking in a spot we weren't supposed to!!
Cheap Car Rental, Price Match Guarantee - Rentalcars.com
 
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A great home sharing site, we've used Vrbo several times and have always had a good experience.
Vrbo