Anyone Ever Been to Puerto Rico?

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Tony Graber - 03 Dec 2004 20:13 GMT

I have the chance to visit Puerto Rico for a week for a conference and will
have 3 1/2 days on my own. I plan to visit the forts and El Yunque Rain
Forest. As anyone ever been to this rain forest? Does anyone have any
insights on what I might encounter and the best places to go in the forest
for the full day that I have scheduled there? I am thinking about hiring a
guide, but am not sure about needing one. Finally, any ideas for other
places to go in Puerto Rico for nature pics? I will have a rental car, so
getting around to any part of the island is not a problem.

Thanks in advance!

Tony Graber

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photo35744 - 04 Dec 2004 05:09 GMT

Rent a car and drive out to the west coast, take RT 2, it's beautiful.

>I have the chance to visit Puerto Rico for a week for a conference and will
> have 3 1/2 days on my own. I plan to visit the forts and El Yunque Rain
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> Tony Graber

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Francis A. Miniter - 04 Dec 2004 22:16 GMT

> I have the chance to visit Puerto Rico for a week for a conference and will
> have 3 1/2 days on my own. I plan to visit the forts and El Yunque Rain
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> Tony Graber

If you have the time, the following are worth seeing:

1. The Radio Telescope at Acecibo National Observatory. The drive there is
also an experience, and if you have the fortune and misfortune to be there
during a downpour, it is truly impressive.

2. Routes 105 and/or 106 and linking roads across the Cordillera Central,
between Hwy. 10 and Mayaguez, provide an unforgettable journey. But allow 5
hours to cover the 75 miles, have a full tank of gas and bring food, as there
are few places to stop up there unless you plan in advance to stay at a parador
along the way. There are a few points where you can see the northern coast and
the southern coast from the tops of the mountains.

Francis A. Miniter

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Bluesea - 09 Dec 2004 12:11 GMT

> I have the chance to visit Puerto Rico for a week for a conference and will
> have 3 1/2 days on my own. I plan to visit the forts and El Yunque Rain
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> Tony Graber

I was there in '90 and the traffic signs were in Spanish which was a jolt to
me as my co-worker friend from PR who had recommended that I go hadn't
mentioned it. A bit of time spent with the hotel guide magazine sorted me
out and I subsequently enjoyed my 2-day visit rambling about by myself. The
rain forest was wonderful with perfumed air from all the flowers, but it was
too long ago for me to provide you with specifics. Sorry.

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Francis A. Miniter - 09 Dec 2004 15:34 GMT

>>I have the chance to visit Puerto Rico for a week for a conference and
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> I was there in '90 and the traffic signs were in Spanish <snip>

Oh, yes. And on Routes 105 and 106 the sign that reads "Despedimiento Adelante"
means landslide ahead.

Francis A. Miniter

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