Bosque Seco de Guanica — Local services in Guánica

I didn’t see the whole dry forest, but what I saw was amazing! I got there very early, around 7am, or sooner, so I can beat the sun and its heat, and walked to Fort Caprón. There was no one around and the views were really nice. Then I headed for the coast and walked a trail (can’t remember the name, but it’s technically the only one: only one coast there), and walked about 2 1/2 hours going and 1 1/2 hours returning and…it was just beautiful! The views, the cliffs, the ocean… I had it all for myself. Saw some fishermen at the beginning of the trail, but the rest of the hike I was alone. Had a great time! Recommend it, and hope to...

It's a unique place. Not suitable for everyone as you have to possess admiration for the type of forest it is. There are no facilities for visitors. Zero. Whatever they had for a visitors center was destroyed by the earthquake(s) of January 2020. There are several trails for hiking. Bring plenty of drinking water and adequate clothing/footwear. The setting is rough, with lots of thorny vegetation and temperature can be unforgiving. No cell phone service on most of the forest area. However, it is worth visiting as it is a UNO biosphere reserve and one of our...

Great for nature lovers! Rough terrain. Make sure to follow the path to “el vigía” great views from there, bring water, appropriate hiking shoes do not come in flip tops or water shoes, you need sunblock and bug spray, there was a person in a little shed who gave us instructions, the information center was destroy due to the January 2020 earthquake. Buy a foam cooler keep it in your car with ice and drinks wherever you go in the island is always good to have the...