TravelWorld International Magazine Fall 2022
The magazine written and photographed by North American Travel Journalists Association members. The magazine written and photographed by North American Travel Journalists Association members.
A lush pool lies at the end of a short hike on the Angelito Trail. Angelito Trail Day Use Area Coca Falls is a roadside waterfall in the region of El Yunque National Forest that is only accessible by reservation. A short and easy trail through colorful tropical foliage takes you from roadside parking to emerald pools along the Mameyes River. This has always been a popular spot with locals, and it’s not unusual to find a rope swing hanging from Tobonuco trees. Avoid the daytime crowds on a Night Walk Tour with El Yunque Tours. Over sixty percent of the forest wildlife is nocturnal, producing the magical lights of fireflies and serenades from seventeen species of coqui tree frogs. Las-Pailas – A natural water slide tempts visitors at the Las Pailas Falls. 24
6 Under-The-Radar Spots to Rival El Yunque ALTERNATIVES TO EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST Some of the most popular attractions in the national forest are the impressive waterfalls, but La Isla Del Encanto is home to over five hundred falls, including sixty major ones. Discover Puerto Rico describes a few of the most beautiful waterfalls around the island. And we can recommend a couple more. Las Pailas (Or Las Paylas) In Luquillo, and not far from El Yunque National Forest, you can find the waterfall pools of Las Pailas (as it’s spelled on Google Maps.) There are two main pools along the meandering waterfall, with lots of poolside rocks that make excellent picnic spots. The main attraction here is the natural waterslides, with the larger one at the top pool and the smaller one below. However, be aware that these rocks are slippery and there are no lifeguards. Consider booking a tour as it can be a little challenging to find, and guides can show you the best way to tackle the waterslides. Because easy access is through private land, expect to pay $5 for roadside parking. Note - there are no restrooms or amenities. Gozalandia Falls Gozalandia Falls used to be a secret spot, only accessible through cow pastures. But now, the double waterfall in San Sebastian (on the western side of Puerto Rico, near Rincon) has been developed to include restrooms and a restaurant. Follow hiking trails past multiple little pools along the river connecting the two waterfalls. Both waterfalls offer large pools, although the 50-foot main waterfall features a cave under the streaming water where agile climbers can jump off rocks into the deep pool. Meanwhile, at the second waterfall, a rope swing adds to the fun. Attendants collect a $10 parking fee at the entrance, and patrols enforce safety rules, but there are no lifeguards. Gozalinda-Falls – Catch a ride on the rope swing at Gozalinda Falls only if you dare. 25
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6 Under-The-Radar Spots to Rival El Yunque<br />
ALTERNATIVES TO EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST<br />
Some of the most popular attractions<br />
in the national forest are the impressive<br />
waterfalls, but La Isla Del Encanto<br />
is home to over five hundred falls,<br />
including sixty major ones. Discover<br />
Puerto Rico describes a few of the<br />
most beautiful waterfalls around the<br />
island. And we can recommend a<br />
couple more.<br />
Las Pailas<br />
(Or Las Paylas)<br />
In Luquillo, and not far from El<br />
Yunque National Forest, you can find<br />
the waterfall pools of Las Pailas (as it’s<br />
spelled on Google Maps.) There are<br />
two main pools along the meandering<br />
waterfall, with lots of poolside rocks<br />
that make excellent picnic spots.<br />
The main attraction here is the natural<br />
waterslides, with the larger one at the<br />
top pool and the smaller one below.<br />
However, be aware that these rocks are<br />
slippery and there are no lifeguards.<br />
Consider booking a tour as it can be<br />
a little challenging to find, and guides<br />
can show you the best way to tackle the<br />
waterslides.<br />
Because easy access is through private<br />
land, expect to pay $5 for roadside<br />
parking. Note - there are no restrooms<br />
or amenities.<br />
Gozalandia <strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
Gozalandia <strong>Fall</strong>s used to be a secret spot,<br />
only accessible through cow pastures.<br />
But now, the double waterfall in San<br />
Sebastian (on the western side of<br />
Puerto Rico, near Rincon) has been<br />
developed to include restrooms and a<br />
restaurant.<br />
Follow hiking trails past multiple little<br />
pools along the river connecting the<br />
two waterfalls. Both waterfalls offer<br />
large pools, although the 50-foot main<br />
waterfall features a cave under the<br />
streaming water where agile climbers<br />
can jump off rocks into the deep pool.<br />
Meanwhile, at the second waterfall, a<br />
rope swing adds to the fun.<br />
Attendants collect a $10 parking fee at<br />
the entrance, and patrols enforce safety<br />
rules, but there are no lifeguards.<br />
Gozalinda-<strong>Fall</strong>s –<br />
Catch a ride on<br />
the rope swing at<br />
Gozalinda <strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
only if you dare.<br />
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