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Beyond Tourism
Basics
The Great Outdoor Recreation Page (www.gorp.com) provides excellent general information for travelers planning on camping or spending time in the outdoors.
A variety of publishing companies offer hiking guidebooks to meet the educational needs of novice or expert. For information about camping, hiking, and biking, write or call the publishers listed below ...more
Puerto Rico has a system of Bosques Estatales (State Forests), and El Yunque is part of the US National Park system. The entire island of Isla Mona is a nature preserve and research center. These parks ...more
Staying warm, dry, and well-hydrated is key to a happy and safe wilderness experience. For any hike, prepare yourself for an emergency by packing a first-aid kit, a reflector, a whistle, high-energy ...more
Land Animals. Puerto Rico is lucky to have very few dangerous animals. There are no poisonous snakes and the most threatening land animal is the rabid mongoose. This species was originally imported ...more
What To Buy Good camping equipment is both sturdy and light. North American suppliers tend to offer the most competitive prices. Sleeping Bags: Most sleeping bags are rated by season; “summer” ...more
Organized adventure tours offer another way of exploring the wild. Activities include hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, climbing, photo safaris, and archaeological digs. Tourism bureaus ...more
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