Day three
Yesterday was pretty freaking awesome. Really no other way of describing it!
We started our morning by having a nice drive to El Yunque National Forest. It was very cool to drive out of San Juan and see other parts of the island. It was also a fun journey to figure out the many one way streets and highways. As soon as we were out of the typical city towns, it felt like we were in a forest already with the amazing greenery of more rural areas.
About 45 mins out of San Juan we had finally made it to El Yunque! Again, AMAZING! Following the map we found online, we were able to drive and park at the some of the best spots on the way up to the island. First we stopped at the Las Cabezas Observation point, and snapped a couple pics!
Then, up a little further was La Coca Falls. Which was BEAUTIFUL! Look at the pics, let the waterfall speak for itself.
After a quick photoshoot and selfie session, we made our way to Yokahú Tower. There were 98 steps up to the top of the tower and had to do them, so worth it for the views that were up there. The views were like looking at a postcard! This island is so gorgeous and being at the top of that tower reminded me why I wanted to come here so bad.
After the tower, we decided to make our way down to the beach town of Luquillo. We drove around for a little bit until we found the PERFECT beach location. When I turned the corner on this beach, I almost fainted. It was sooooo beautiful. There was literally only two other people chilling on the beach of this closed, and I am assuming abandoned, hotel. Im going to come back to this location and have a full out beach photoshoot one day. I was speechless.
After hanging out at this really cool beach for a while, we went to Mi Vida Café & Burger in Palmer, just at the edge of El Yunque. I had the literal best burger of my life. I HIGHLY recommend you check out this place if you’re in PR. Get the Yunque Burger and a lime mojito, best ever! Also, couldn’t miss the chance of snapping this super cool building on the way there!
On the planner for tomorrow:
Volunteering with Toldos Pa’ Mi Gente!