🌴 Welcome to Rainforest Retreats! 🌴

We’re thrilled to have you here! Puerto Rico is full of beauty, adventure, and delicious food. Below, you’ll find our top recommendations for dining, beaches, wellness, hiking, and excursions. Enjoy your stay!

Want more ideas? Check out puertoricodaytrips.com, a site run by the previous owners of this home!

🍽 Food & Restaurants

Casual & Local Favorites

• 🌟 El Verde BBQ (7 min) – Famous for Puerto Rican BBQ and the best tostones on the island.

• 🍕 Pizza To Go (15 min) – Best pizza around! Try the La Selva Calzone.

• 🥤 Degree 18 Juice Bar (15 min) – Vegan-friendly with delicious smoothies, empanadas & hummus.

• 🍽 Don Pepe (15 min) – A Puerto Rican favorite with great food & atmosphere.

• 🥞 Ekelekua (10 min) – Fantastic brunch spot.

Date Night & Upscale Dining

• 🌅 Sama (20 min) – Stunning ocean views, upscale dining. Reservations recommended.

• 🐟 La Parilla (at Los Kioskos) – Great seafood, but can get crowded—arrive early!

• 🌮 A Fuego (at Los Kioskos) – Classic Puerto Rican dishes, service can be hit or miss.

Other Noteworthy Spots

• 🥡 Chinatown & More (10 min) – Puerto Rican-Chinese fusion, known for their tostones.

• 🏄‍♂️ Boardriders (20 min) – Beachside bar & grill with great sweet potato fries and karaoke nights.

• 🥖 Panderri Bakery & Restaurant (20 min) – Excellent food, though a bit pricey.

• 🥪 SimpleFood – Great for breakfast/lunch, known for veggie sandwiches & pumpkin soup.

• 🍕 Revolution Pizza Shop (Los Kioskos) – New York-style pizza.

• 🍞 Mallorca (San Juan) – Famous for Puerto Rican sweet bread; go early before they sell out!

🏖 Beaches

• 🏆 El Balneario (Luquillo Beach) (20 min) – Best all-around beach with calm waters & nearby food. $4-$5 parking.

• 🌴 Punta Bandera (20 min) – Secluded, peaceful, great for hammocking. Ideal for kids.

• 🌊 Playa Azul (20 min) – Beautiful but can have strong rip currents.

• 🏄‍♀️ La Pared (20 min) – Great for surfers, but strong currents. Be cautious if swimming!

• 🏝 La Selva (30 min) – Remote, often empty, great for surfing.

• 🐢 Playa San Miguel – Walk along the shore & spot nesting turtles. Not safe for swimming.

🧘 Wellness & Self-Care

Yoga

• 🌅 Beach Yoga (Thurs & Sat AM) – @forsheejennifer

• 🌙 Evening Yoga (Thursdays) – @WanderingLuna

• 🏖 Seasonal Beach Yoga (Wed & Fri) – @Inspirayogapr

• 🧘‍♀️ Private Sessions – @WanderingLuna

Massage & Reiki

• 💆‍♀️ Rhiannon Wynn – Thai & Table massage at the house. ($130/hr, massage on the veranda!) 📞 (503) 516-0809‬

• 🌿 ChiSpa – Massages & facials. (Book in advance – they fill up fast!) (chispamassage.com)

• ✨ Reiki by Wandering Luna – Energy healing sessions available. @WanderingLuna

🌲 Hiking & Outdoor Adventures

• 🌿 Angelito Trail (30 min) – Short, easy hike ending at a river. Ignore "closed road" on GPS—just drive slow!

• 🏞 El Yunque National Park – Must-see rainforest with multiple trails. (fs.usda.gov/elyunque)

• ⛰ El Yunque Trail – Hike to the peak for breathtaking views. (puertoricodaytrips.com/hike-the-el-yunque-trail)

• 💦 Juan Diego Trail – 10 min walk to an epic waterfall! Wear a swimsuit for a refreshing dip.

• 🏞 Cinco Piscinas – A hidden gem featuring a series of beautiful natural pools and waterfalls. Requires some hiking and river trekking. Great for adventure lovers! An hour away and about 4 hours with a good pace and some time at the natural pools.

🚤 Tours & Activities

• 🌊 Natural Wonders PR – Private/custom tours. Includes natural water slides & rope swings. (naturalwonderspr.com)

• 🏄‍♂️ Las Tinajas (1 hr away) – Hike along a river with rope swings & water slides. You can go alone or with a local guide, Adri Turvis. 📞 +1 (939) 497-9101

• 🚣 Kayak Estuary Tour – Learn PR history while paddling through nature. @SunCapitalPaddleSports

• 🏝 Icacos Island – Snorkeling & beach trip to an uninhabited island. Look up “Icacos Island” on TripAdvisor for options.

• ✨ Bio Bay – Kayak through glowing bioluminescent waters. Best on a new moon/cloudy night.

• 🌳 Rainforest Zipline Park (15 min) – Fun ziplining adventure. (yunqueziplining.com)

• 🐎 Carabali Horseback Riding (20 min) – Book on-site. Minimum age: 3.

• 🕳 Batey Tours – River caving tour in Utuado.

• 🍫 Finca Cacao Artesanal La PruVite – Cocoa farm tour (30 min away).

• 🏙 Old San Juan Day Trip (1-1.5 hrs away) – Stroll through historic cobblestone streets, visit the iconic El Morro fortress, and enjoy authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Start with breakfast at Mallorca and end the day with rooftop dining in the city!

🛒 Groceries & Essentials

• 🛍 Ralph’s (10 min) – Large grocery store. Google Maps

• 🥕 Fam Coop (15 min) – Good veggie selection. Google Maps

• 🥑 Costco (35 min) – Best quality produce (IMO). Google Maps

• 🛒 Walmart (17 min) – General grocery & essentials. Google Maps

Enjoy your stay at Rainforest Retreats! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 🌿🌞