Bosque Estatal de Guánica
State forest · South coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
The best-preserved subtropical dry forest in the Caribbean and a UNESCO biosphere reserve: cacti, centuries-old guaiacum trees, endemic birds and trails that end on wild coves.
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Amenities
- Visitor center
- Parking
- Restrooms
Best time to go
Cooler and drier from November to April, the best months to hike.
Tips
- Hike early or late: there is little shade and it gets very hot at midday.
- Carry plenty of water; there is none along the trails.
- Good birding: look for the Puerto Rican nightjar and the Puerto Rican tody.