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The Caribbean National Rain Forest , known as El Yunque, is the only tropical forest in the United States National Forest System. Its rugged land climbs from almost sea level to about 3,500 feet above sea level and is doused with up to 200 inches of rain every year. Nowhere in the world will your eyes observe a greater wealth of beauty than what is waiting for you in the rain forest. According to ancient Indian legend, the good spirit "Yuquiyu" reigned on his mighty mountain top throne, protecting Puerto Rico and its people. Many of the sights you will see today are the same as those that dazzled the first Spanish Explorers more than 500 years ago. You'll see 1,000 year-old trees, strange plants with exotic rainbow colored flowers, and thick vines with great masses of lush red blossoms waving in the cool breeze. From the heart of this breathtaking beauty you'll hear the incessant, yet delightful tow-note chanting of the "Coqui," the chattering of unseen tropical birds and, if your lucky, the squawk of the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot. |
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6 hrs.
$44.00 per person
RAIN
This tour would be available on Sunday August 6 departing from San Juan Marriott Hotel at 9:00 AM. A minimum of 15 passengers on the tour is required to operate this tour. Maximum of passengers is 48 passengers on the tour.
We suggest lunch at Richie's Café. Price $ 37.00 net per person, gratuity included. Drinks are not included. |
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This tour combines a visit to the world famous Bacardi Rum Distillery, where you can enjoy a guided tour of its 127 acres plant, museums, tropical gardens, open air pavilion and gift shop. You will then be transported to the charming Old San Juan, the second oldest city in the new hemisphere. Travel back centuries and discover our fascinating history. The tour includes a visit to San Cristobal Fortress, entrance fee, and a sightseeing tour of the city provided by a driver guide. Walk through of the impressive fortress along with a guide for 30-45 minutes. From that point the walking narrated tour begins along with a professional & knowledgeable guide down the promontory of the Old City . Walk the blue, grayish cobblestone streets and feel the magic of the San Jose Church , Plaza del Quinto Centenario, Plaza San José , Casa Blanca, La Rogativa, La Fortaleza, San Juan Gate, and The San Juan Cathedral among other fascinating monuments. The tour guide will remain at a strategic point to answer any questions & provide assistance. Once you are ready, the driver will meet you at Plaza de Armas and transport you back to the 21st century. |
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6 hrs.
$44.00 per person
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This tour would be available on Tuesday August 8 departing from San Juan Marriott Hotel at 9:00 AM. A minimum of 15 passengers on the tour is required to operate this tour. Maximum of passengers on the tour is 48 passengers.
We suggest lunch at El Buren Restaurant in Old San Juan.
Price $ 28.00 per person, gratuity included. Drinks are not included
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Embark on an underground adventure at the Rio Camuy Cave Park , featuring a spectacular array of caverns securely adapted for visitors. The caverns which were formed by the flow of the Rio Camuy over one million years ago, is one of the largest systems of caverns united in the Western Hemisphere . The excursion will take you through the 170 feet high Cueva Clara, where nature adorns its towering ceilings with crystalline stalactites, its walls with flowing stone tapestries and its floors with mounds of stalagmites. The Rio Camuy, which runs through the cavern's interior, is also one of the most spectacular underground rivers in the world. |
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In the northwest mountains of the island, nestled among the karst-country hills, is the Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, or Radio Telescope, the largest of its kind and one of the most important research facilities on the face of the earth.
The huge dish—more than a dozen football fields could fit inside—sits in a sinkhole and is forever aimed at the sky, tuned to detect the slightest sounds emitted by the farthest stars.
In the Visitors' Center you will see how the colossal structure is used to study radio emissions from distant galaxies, quasars, pulsars and many other cosmic sources. The exhibits are interactive and contain extensive information on astronomy and atmospheric science. Entrance to Observatory is included. Entrance fee included.
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6 hrs.
$79.00 per person
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This tour would be available on Wednesday August 9 departing from San Juan Marriott Hotel at 8:00 AM. A minimum of 15 passengers on the tour is required to operate this tour. Maximum of passengers is 48 passengers on the tour.
We suggest lunch at Criollisimo Buffet. Price $ 25.00 per person, gratuity included. Drinks are not included
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The city of Ponce unveils an enchanting portrait of colonial history, art and culture. The architectural splendor and detailed neoclassic and art deco style of the city makes Ponce an essential part in your itinerary. The city's buildings such as the 19th century Fire Station and La Perla Theatre demonstrate more than 300 years of an elegant tradition that has made Ponce the center of Puerto Rico 's southern economy. The visit also includes the Museum of Art , the largest art museum in the Caribbean . Discover major sites like El Vigía Cross and the Serrallés Castle , former home of the Island 's oldest rum-producing family. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Ponce , "The Pearl of the South", Puerto Rico 's second oldest and largest city. Admissions included. Excursion offered from Tuesday to Sunday. |
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8 hrs.
$73.00 per person
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This tour would be available on Sunday August 6 departing from San Juan Marriott Hotel at 8:00 AM. A minimum of 15 passengers on the tour is required to operate this tour. Maximum of passengers is 48 passengers on the tour.
Minimum 15 guests on tour Rate: $ 73.00 per guest
We suggest lunch at Al Fresco Café at Ponce Museum of Art. Price $ 35.00 per person, gratuity included. Drinks are not included |
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Come aboard Captain Duck Tours for the best 90 minutes you will spend on your vacation, as San Juan's only land and sea adventure, this is the most exciting way to tour the historic seaport city. The versatile Duck boat is also a bus, and it offers up-close land and sea views of Old San Juan's major attractions! Includes hotel pick up and drop off. |
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This tour would be available on the following dates
$28.50 per person
- Monday August 7 departing Hotel at 3:00 PM
DUCK 1
- Monday August 7 departing Hotel at 4:30 PM
DUCK 2
- Tuesday August 8 departing Hotel at 4:00 PM
DUCK 3
A minimum of 15 passengers on the tour is required to operate this tour. Maximum of passengers is 48 passengers on the tour. |
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August 6 - 9 , 2006, The San Juan Marriott Hotel. San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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