GUIDED EDUCATIONAL RAINFOREST DAY HIKE          Learn the ecology, history and natural wonders of this land while easy hiking, about 4 hours on this 6-8 hour tour.  We pass through Sierra palm rainforest, encountering 4 rivers and several beautiful viewpoints.  Tour, with consideration of group interest will include ecology, plants, animals, herbal, medicinal, history, and local folklore information.  English or Espanol.

     Follow the track of a 75 year old mountain Railroad built by 2000 boys over a period of 4 years to bring electricity to the area by connecting 4 rivers to a 1929 turbine generator still in use today. Learn the secrets of Puerto Rico's lost animals and native people, why we receive one of the world's largest rainfalls and have the cleanest air and water on the planet.

     Visit one of the most beautiful and remote waterfalls in Puerto Rico where the old growth forest offers a peek into the jungles of past times.  Weather permitting, scale the rock falls and ascend to a secluded jungle pool for a swim. Drink water naturally distilled from the Gulf Stream just a few hours earlier.  

     No time limit all day hike usually begins at 10:00 AM.  We start hike at Casa Cubuy or Flamboyan.  Bring a swim suit and lunch. I will share our farm fruit in season.  I drink from pure mountain streams along the way using my hands.  Bring water if you don't trust our mountain streams or you can fill up at my house.   Extra socks, hiking shoes or boots and light weight rain gear are nice but not required. Most guests use sneakers or sandals.  We can sometimes provide plastic ponchos at $3. Walking sticks will be provided and are generally helpful. Cameras should have rain protection [plastic bag].  A minimum $125.00 gratuity is recommended for up to 5 people. ($25 per additional person). (exclusive tours $ 180).  No money accepted if not satisfied. Shorter tours are available to rainforest, Taino and Carib rock carving sites and our exotic fruit farm.  For a reservation call  Robin Phillips, Sita,  Jim, or Robin  787 874-2138 or 787 414-9596 or email to robinaphillips@gmail.com to hold reservation date once accepted.