The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in San Juan, Puerto Rico

August 30, 2021 Nicolette Lion

The festive city of San Juan is the perfect place to experience true Puerto Rican culture. Get to know its roots by exploring the vibrant neighborhood of El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan), which consists mostly of Spanish colonial buildings. Flesh out your self-guided history lesson with a visit to El Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th century citadel that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then reward yourself with a cooling dip at Luquillo or Carolina Beach, then a tasty tour of the Bacardi rum plant.
Restaurants in San Juan

1. Aventuras Tierra Adentro, Inc.

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Aventuras Tierra Adentro, Inc.

Aventuras chief objective is to provide all participants with a day of FUN through adventures that are both exciting and challenging. Rappelling, climbing, swimming, via ferratas, free-jumps, body rafting and exhilarating zip-lines all in one full invigorating day.NO experience is necessary. But words of advice...do not compare us with other adventure tour companies. You might fool yourself! Others can serve as warm-ups or slightly test you for the real thing. Ours is a hardcore adventure! This is for real! It is physically demanding and requires sharp and attentive participants. For safety reasons a fast pace is require. You will also be scrambling under and over boulders in blackness only aided by your headlamp and physical abilities. You will be trained and required to climb hundreds of feet and to make the safety clips on your own. You will have your life, literally, in your own hands. Your guides are trained and certified professionals and will assist and train you during your adventure; however, your safety ultimately rests with you. Your first step is to check the requirements to be able to participate. Please, DO NOT reserve if you cannot comply with every single one of them … seriously. However, if you think you are ready, you can go straight for a once in a lifetime Caving challenge which will guaranteed to reward you with an intoxicating adrenalin rush.Accept the Challenge!

2. Acampa Nature Adventure Tours

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Acampa Nature Adventure Tours

Acampa specializes in offering a all inclusive package to Mona Island Reserve for a three night camping adventure. We offer different services for all levels. Our friendly staff is well educated with vast knowledge about Puerto Rico.

3. Ecoquest Adventures & Tours

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Ecoquest Adventures & Tours

Head to the historic Hacienda Campo Rico estate for a fun-filled 4.5-hour outing that includes 5 canopy bridges and 5 thrilling zip lines gliding you through the subtropical forest that leads to a festive Mojito Bar for refreshments. A 30-minute coach drive through the Puerto Rican suburbs leads you to Hacienda Campo Rico, a 2,300-acre sprawl that evokes the island's sugar cane history.

4. Rocaliza Adventure Tours

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Rocaliza Adventure Tours

Rocaliza is an adventure tour company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Our main attractions are our El Salto Full Day Zipline and Rappelling Adventure and our El Salto Half Day Zipline and Waterfall Rock Climbing Adventure. We also offer guided rock climbing services as well as specialized courses. Whether you are looking for a fun day ziplining and rappelling with your friends and family or a more individualized guided rock climbing service, our professional staff will ensure your safety at all times. We invite you to come experience Puerto Rico's beauty and uniqueness in a whole different way!

5. Campo Rico Ziplining Adventures

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Campo Rico Ziplining Adventures

CAMPO RICO ZIPLINING ADVENTURE is a half-day adventure which happens only 5 minutes away from San Juan! The adventure begins hiking through a beautiful subtropical forest. The tourists will trek 7 exciting canopy bridges 30 feet above the trees and glide across one of the longest ziplines in Puerto Rico measuring 1,000 feet long at 200 feet high. The 7th and last zipline will take you directly to the unique hilltop Mojito Bar where the tourists will enjoy a delicious Puerto Rican meal and have the opportunity of trying the best Mojito drinks in town and cooooold beer. We offer convenient morning and afternoon sessions.

6. Natural Wonders Puerto Rico

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Natural Wonders Puerto Rico

We are a small family owned company. We specialize in off the beaten path places, locals known only rivers, waterfalls, natural water slides, caves, beaches, blow holes and more. Our mission is to show our guests an unforgettable experience while making new friends. Come and join us and discover why P.R. is the Island of Enchantment and why we are the Funmasters.

7. Kalichi Adventures

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Kalichi Adventures

Kalichi Adventures has been closed since September, 2017 and the damages caused by Hurricane Maria. We appreciate and cherish the memories created with the over 2,500 guests that enjoyed our tour over the years.

8. Puerto Rico Tour Desk

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Puerto Rico Tour Desk

We offer services to visitors in Puerto Rico who want to do a variety of activities. It can be custom made tours or group tours. We also offer private transportation, airport pick ups and transfers to attractions. Some examples are caving tours, forest tours, food tours, city tours, etc.

9. Atabey Tours

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Atabey Tours

Our mission is to reconnect our fellow travelers to the true source of life through Atabey (Mother Earth) and to have the most EPIC & FUN adventure in Puerto Rico. We are the ultimate off the beaten path private ecotours explorers. Come discover the secrets of El Yunque Rainforest, deserted beaches, Afro-Puerto Rican food and culture, alternative Old San Juan, gaping caves, Taíno Indian petroglyphs, visit an organic farm, Coffee Plantation, play in natural river water slides, experience Roots Salsa and Boricua Music, bathe in wild waterfalls and mystic mountain rivers; Experience Puerto Rico like a local…

10. Explora Puerto Rico

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Explora Puerto Rico

BODY RAFTING™ & CAVING MUTIADVENTURE An exclusive, off the beaten path, eco-experience through an untouched private forest with access to amazing caves, canyons and rivers fed by underground springs where you go spelunking through caverns, rock climbing and body rafting™. Hike down an Indian trail through the jungle while listening to birds as well as exploring the homeland of the Taino Indians through fascinating stories about their life and culture. The professional nature interpreters’ contagious enthusiasm will lead your discovery of the wildlife. You will explore a spectacular river cave and discover the magical underground wonders. Enjoy body rafting™, a unique sport created by EXPLORA where you ride friendly and clear currents, floating downstream while wearing life jacket and helmets. The remarkable exploration through an off-the-beaten-path scenery takes place under the safe and friendly guidance of fully bilingual, certified nature interpreters who share their enormous passion for the ecosystems through a hands-on learning experience about the amazing geology of the area, the ancient Atlantic Ocean’s floor. Includes • State of the art gear: life jackets, helmets, knee pads, first aid kits, dry bags, and headlamps. • Rest and relaxation at a small, traditional mountain cottage. • Knowledgeable guides that are certified in wilderness first aid, vertical techniques, swift water rescue and cave rescue. • Water and hydration drinks for your expedition. • Cold drinks and chips after the expedition. Additional Information • Duration: 4 to 5 hours average. • Location: A private wildlife sanctuary in a pristine tropical forest, North West of Puerto Rico. • Travel time: Approximately one hour. • Age limit: Minimum standard age is 10 years old; agile younger children (8 or 9) are welcome. • Level of difficulty: Average. Requires a moderate level of physical exertion/fitness; anyone who is agile and in good health may participate. • Restrictions: For their own safety, pregnant women cannot participate, nor anyone who has undergone recent surgery, has back injuries, nor those with a serious heart, respiratory or neurologic condition, such as epilepsy. What to wear • Top: comfortable top, lightweight & breathable made of synthetic quick dry material. • Bottom: - Ladies may wear bathing suit as a first layer, then 'leggings' or light sports pants on top. - Gentlemen may wear swim trunks, also bike pants or light sports pant • Shoes: Sneakers, closed-toe outdoor shoes, light hiking boots. What to bring • Small daypack, in which you will carry just your lunch & water. • Any personal medications if needed. • Change of clothes, including shoes, and towel. That will remain at the private facilities. • Waterproof camera. Explora's Uniqueness • Over two decades of existence and more than 20,000 happy customers. • Honored by Trip Advisor with the Excellence Award. • Unparalleled track record of no accidents. • Followers of ‘Leave No Trace’ low impact environmental principles.

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