Tag: birds
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El Yunque National Forest
One of the best places to experience the rainforest, El Yunque, Puerto Rico, immediately immerses the visitor in nature. In fact, the U.S. National Forest Service lists El Yunque as the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Park system.
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Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge
If you travel to Puerto Ricoโs west coast you will find a number of natural wonders that are well worth visiting. One of these is the Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge and Salt Flats Interpretive Centre. The protected area features some rather unusual plant diversity and is absolutely filled with birds.
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Bird Watching
There are a number of bird species found in Puerto Rico, with 17 of them, including the Reina Mora, being endemic to the island. The rest are birds that have migrated to Puerto Rico for the winter or are stopping over on their way to their migration final destination. Puerto Rico is an excellent place to go birding because you may get a chance to see all 17 of these endemic birds on this ...
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Wildlife
Puerto Rico is an island teeming with life. From the sparkling ocean waters to the dazzling forests, Puerto Rico boasts an amazing diversity and abundance of wildlife. Be sure to explore the many natural areas of this country and discover its fascinating creatures.
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Mayaguez Zoo
The Mayaguez Zoo is managed by the Compaรฑia of Parques Nacionales and is situated a short distance away from Cabo Rojo. This 45-acre tropical zoo provides you and your family with the opportunity to see the animal and bird life found in Puerto Rico up close and on a more personal basis.
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Caguas
When Caguas was first founded in 1775, it was called San Sebastiรกn del Piรฑal de Caguax after Caguax, a local Indian chief. Today, Caguas is referred to by a number of names, which includes La Ciudad Del Turabo (Turabo city), El Corazรณn de boriquรฉn (Boriquรฉn's heart) and La Ciudad Criolla (Criole city). Caguas has a population of about 140, 500 people.
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Culebra
Culebra is one of Puerto Rico's jewels. Precious stone residue sand and vivid marine life are what you will discover when you visit one of the top sea shores internationally, which is situated there, 20 miles off the bank of Fajardo. This serene tropical island holds incalculable normal zones and flawless areas to investigate and appreciate during your visit. Or on the other hand, just ...
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El Yunque Visit Center
Inaugurated in 1996, the El Portal Visit Center provides the perfect introduction to the wonders of a tropical rain forest as El Yunque visitors center. It was designed by the Sierra Cardona Ferrer architectural firm and situated in amidst the El Yunque National Forest and can be reached by the PR 191. Its unusual use of architecture is meant to mirror certain elements of the forest and the ...
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Punta Yegua Nature Reserve
On 13 August 1990 the celebrated teacher and conservationist, Dona Ines Maria Mendoza Rivera de Munoz Marin, passed away. She is remembered by many Puerto Ricans as a constant and tireless foot soldier in the fight for conservation. She fought for the preservation of land, marine life and all animals. Her great legacy lives on in the walls of the school that was named in her honor and the ...
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Punta Guaniquilla Reserve
Located in Cabo Rojo, the Punta Guaniquilla Reserve and Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful haven for Puerto Rico's wildlife. This is a marvelous place to escape to for a day and to get back in touch with the natural beauty of the world that surrounds us. Puerto Rico's Punta Guaniquilla Reserve boasts diverse terrain with abundant animal life. The bird life is particularly abundant. Join us as we ...
