Experience the thrill of a visit to the rooftop of Puerto Rico, a land of lush vegetation, steep hillsides, and cascading waterfalls. Located in the mountainous center of the island, the Toro Negro Rainforest is Puerto Rico’s “other” rainforest reserve. Much less visited and about 1,000 feet higher than El Yunque, Toro Negro offers a more intimate island experience with amazing views of its mountains and landscapes. 
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To reach Toro Negro from the Metro Area requires about 90 minutes;  we drive south through the city of Caguas and up the mountains of Cayey , down to the coastal plains of the Caribbean to the town of Juana Díaz, where we then drive north and up  the Central Cordillera through the town of Villalba to the Barrio Toro Negro of Ciales… our destination! 
The adventure begins as we enter Quebrada Rosa, a tributary of the Toro Negro River. The Quebrada Rosa is a clear, unspoiled creek that is flanked by thick vegetation. Our hike takes us upstream, through a series of waterfalls and pools where we will enjoy time to wade and relax in the cool, tropical water. Expect to get completely wet on this adventure!! The morning hike is a challenging and fun experience as we scramble over boulders, along the water’s edge, across pools, and through the current. Before lunchtime, we will don harnesses to climb up a  waterfall to a pool above. 
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Midday, we will enjoy lunch under roof cover in the middle of a local “finca,” or farm. This meal will be prepared by a local family and will consist of typical Creole dishes, which may include rice with pigeon peas, chicken, ribs, Puerto Rican sweet potatoes, or beans. Lunch with Acampa is always served buffet-style, so you can serve yourself as much or as little as you want.
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After lunch, we will hike up through the rainforest enjoying the local vegetation and views of the mountains and forests. But what better way to experience the landscape than by zip-lining through it! We will make our way back to camp by a combination of short hikes and a series of zip-lines which cross the creek’s small canyon. The zip lines average about 200 ft. each and you will have a chance to do at least five rides. The zip lines are over 60 ft. above the creek, so the rides are both thrilling and stunning, offering a good burst of adrenaline and amazing views.
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As an added treat, on this tour you will experience the delight of traditional Puerto Rican crops such as coffee, bananas, passion fruits, various citrus fruits and other native tropical fruits harvested right from the trees on the cultivated land of this finca. Remember though that most fruits are seasonal so not all these fruits will be available on any given date.
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<i>The description above depicts an average day on the Toro Negro Rainforest Adventure. Exact itineraries of Nature Adventures are always subject to change without notice based on guides’ judgment.
<br><br>This adventure requires a “moderate/high” level of fitness. You can expect to hike over sustained hills, wade through moving water, walk on slippery and uneven terrain, scramble and climb over wet rocks, and travel along steep ledges. Due to size restrictions on our harnesses and other vertical equipment, we are not able to accommodate people weighing over 230lbs on rappelling or zip-lining elements of our tours. 


