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Escambrón Beach Park

Bike, jog, roller blade and sea side bridge travel along the park’s ocean front side walks. Route 25 at stop 8, San Juan. Tel. 787-449-567

Botanical Garden

Affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico. Collections of native and endangered plants in the island. Route 1, at Route 847. Open daily 9am-4:30pm Tel. 787-767-1710

San Patricio Urban Forest

 53 acres forest, contains 30 species of bird, 4 species of reptiles and 30 species of trees with interpretive walks. Route 23, Roosevelt Ave., at end of Ensenada street. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-502-0159

Vega Forest

Wide caves, hiking trails, deep sinkholes and 12 types of soil. 72 trees species and 15 birds species. Route 676. Km 1.5 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-883-2240

Tortuguero Lagoon Natural Reserve

Reserve formed by bodies of water, swamps, mashland and several mogotes. Home to exotic flowers and several endangered species. Route 686, Km.7.9 Open daily 7am-6pm

Tel. 787-884-2587

Cambalache Forest

Subtropical forest with impressive karst formations. Observe 6 endemic bird species. Route 682 km. 6.3 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-881-1004

Radio Telescope

The world’s largest with 1000-ft diameter spherical reflector, operated by Cornell University under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. End of Route 625. Open Wed-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm Tel. 787-878-2612

Camuy River Cave Park

Massive formations on a paved walkway to the bottom of a giant sinkhole. Route 129, Km 18.9. Open Wed-Sun 8:30am-3:30pm Tel. 787-898-3100

Guajataca Forest Extensive hiking trail system with observation tower, bird watching, camping and karst area. Route 446, south of Route 2. Tel. 787-872-1045

Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo Take the kids to see the animals in an open, savanna-like environment. Route 108, just north of Route 65. Open Wed-Sun 8:30am-4:00pm (Tue-Sun in summer and holidays) Tel. 787-834-8110

Salt Flats and Lighthouse Salt flats and piles of harvest salt. End of Route 301. Tel. 787-255-1560

Bioluminescent Bay Must take a moonless night trip for little dinoflagellate watching. Boats leave from La Parguera dock. Trips from 7:30pm–1:00am. Tel. 787-899-1660

Parguera Natural Reserve

 30 mangrove cays and islands form ornate channels. Off the coast of La Parguera, Route 304. Tel. 787-899-1660

Guánica Dry Forest

 A World Biosphere Reserve with cactus, 400-year-old Guayacán tree, bird-watching and beaches. Route 333 to 334. Open Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm.

Tel. 787-821-5706

Susua Forest

Carbonate formations, bird-watching and camping. Mountain bike trails. Route 368 km. 2.4 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm

Tel. 787-502-6754

Maricao Forest

Observation tower, stone house, hiking and bird watching. Route 120 south. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.

Tel. 787-838-1040

Guilarte Forest

Hiking trails to Guilarte Peaks (3,950 feet) and visitor centers. 172 tree species. Route 518 and 131 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-829-5767

Dos Bocas Lake

Boats are available to take you around the lake to one of the many restaurants for lakeside dining. A great recreational area. Route 10, at Route 123. Open daily restaurants are open on weekends.

Tel. 787-894-3505

Rio Abajo Forest

Located within karst and cave formations. Home to 175 plant and 34 bird species. Route 621. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-880-6557

Toro Negro State Forest

Hike the tallest peaks of Puerto Rico: Cerro Punta & Cerro La Rosa. Great hiking with lots to see waterfalls, lake, river and more trees and birds species. Route 143, Km 32.4, east of Route 149. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel.787-867-3040

Toro Negro Lookout Tower

Extraordinary view of the south coast. Route 143. Doña Juana Recreational Area Open Mon-Sun 9am-5pm. Tel. 787-867-5745

Mirador Villalba-Orocovis

 Located over 2,000 feet above sea level. Fantastic view of south and north coast; Atlantic Ocean and Caribe Sea. Route 143 Km 39.8. Open Wed-Sun 9am-5pm. Tel. 787-867-6111/787-546-5065

San Cristóbal Canyon

This beautiful canyon is an Indiana Jones experience! Between Aibonito and Barranquitas. Route 725, Km 5.1. Tel. 787-857-2094 / 787-647-3402

Carite Forest Wildlife Refuge

It lodges 49 species of birds, 15 species of amphibians, 12 species of reptiles and 7 species of mammals. Route 184 km. 27.5 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Tel.787-747-4510

Aguirre Forest

Located between the municipalities of Santa Isabel and Guayama. Mangroves area, tidal flats, 87 species of birds rookeries, research lakes and large manatee population. Route 7710 of south #3. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm

Tel. 787-864-0105

Mariposario Las Limas Natural Reserve

Natural forest with walking trails. Different species of butterflies, flowers, birds, beautiful gardens, educative museum and river. Route 747, Km 0.7, Culebra Sector. Open Thu-Sun 10am-1pm, call for reservation.

Tel. 787-864-6037

Julio Enrique Monagas Park

Family-oriented park with paddle boats, skate parks, picnic areas and gazebos. Route 2, Ponce Bypass. Open Tue-Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm. Tel. 787-284-2124

Charco Azul

A small river forms a natural pool called Charco Azul. Route 183 and 184, Jagual and Marín neighborhoods. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm.

Tel. 787-747-510

National Wildlife Refuge

Covers 1,580 acres, over 50,000 marines birds of 13 species, 23 adjacent island and rock formations, all maintained in their natural state.

Mosquito Bioluminescent Bay

A moonless night spectacle! The microscopic organisms that shine disturbed are protozoan of the dinoflagelated family. The luminescence is a defense reaction. Access through Sun Bay. Route 997 km.7

Tel. 787-741-8683

Humacao Wildlife Reserve

Over 90 birds species, surronunded by lagoons, marine turtle nesting grounds,and recreational fishing. A great place to go kayaking. Route 3 km.74.3 Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Tel. 787-852-6088