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| FIVE REGIONS |
| AdvenTours´ main offce is located in the west side of the mainland, now known as Porta del Sol, since 1992. This region consists of 17 towns (Mayagüez, Quebradillas, Isabela, Aguadilla, Aguada, Añasco, Moca, San Sebastián, Rincón, Las Marías, Maricao, San Germán, Hormigueros, Cabo Rojo, Lajas, Sabana Grande and Guánica). A second international ariport in Aguadilla, the Mayagüez Port, and an excellent road system make possible direct access to this beautiful region. |
| Updated June 13, 2008. |
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| Mayagüez 787.831.6447 |
| Ponce |
| El Yunque 787.889.0251 |
| Mercedita Airport Ponce Port |
| Punta Boriquen International Airport (Aguadilla) |
| Mayagüez Port Mayagüez Airport |
| Isla Verde International Airport San Juan Port |
| Fajardo Airport Fajardo Port |
| Vieques Airport Vieques Boat Terminal |
| Culebra Airport Culebra Boat Terminal |
| Since 1997 we have been offering tours in the eastern region. We have concentrated, but not limited, our educational and recreational efforts in what is known now as the Northeastern Ecological Corridor (NEC). We hold special permits to offer both night hikes and bike adventures at El Yunque National Forest. |
| HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE |
| Welcome to our Regional Menu. If you are planning your trip to Puerto Rico, you will find this website useful. First of all, if you are traveling from the United States, you don´t need passport. Second, you can fly to Puerto Rico to one of our two international airports (San Juan or Aguadilla) or Ponce Airport. Shore excursions are available to passengers of cruise ships arriving to Puerto Rico at the San Juan, Mayagüez, and Ponce ports. Since we operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, our efforts are focused in the direct economic benefits of selected sites to be visited. Whenever possible, we provide employment opportunities to residents of the regions covered by AdvenTours (see next paragraph), henceforth, economic benefits go directly to local businesses and people. Nothing better than a local insider to provide the necessary insight of the region to visitors. Tour leaders are trained in low-impact sustainable tourism travel best practices. To help you navigate through our website, we have divided the map of the Archipelago of Puerto Rico in five geographical sections: Porta del Sol (West), La ruta del café (Central), Go East (Northeastern Ecological Corridor), San Juan (North), and Porta Caribe (South). Both Porta del Sol and Porta Caribe are brand names created by the Government for the west and south regions of Puerto Rico. Links to this regions are provided in the column to the right. When you visit each one of these regions, you will find a menu to the left with the icon of the geographical section you are browsing and five subdivisions. Individual or Solo Travel - This section is designed for individuals or couples who prefer the experience of traveling on their own with a local Guide or just meeting the Guide/s on the site to be visited. Pick-up and drop off at airport, ports, and selected hotels. Flexible departures, half and full day tours. Private Groups - Whether you are part of a group of friends, convention, incentive travel or just a extended family, we will cater your needs for your dream vacation. Pick-up and drop off at airport, ports, and selected hotels. Flexible departures, half and full day tours. Tour Packages - He have suggested several thematic tour packages for each geographical region. These can be combined with optional pre/post tours or just as a Fly & Drive alternative. Special Events - For the past 16 years, we have been offering private tours. Nevertheless, during the year, we schedule special events on specific dates, such as Taíno Ceremonies, star gazing, and others. Transfers - Transfers are available anywhere, anytime. You can also navigate our website through thematic programs, such as: Nature Programs - Through our Nature Programs we offer soft adventures that involve a modest degree of physical effort in a natural environment. We combine non-formal education with interactive, participative experiences. Basic programs: bird watching, night tours, hiking, wildlife photo tours. These activities are sold to individuals, solo travelers, or groups. Remember, we do not mix clients. Cultural Heritage - Basic programs: La ruta del café (the original coffee plantation tour), historical ecowalks, city tours, sightseeing tours, Taíno ceremonies, and culinary tours. Some of these tours require a minimum of participants to be offered, please always ask before booking the tour. Adventures - Outdoor activities involving a high degree of physical effort or risk. These are sold only to groups through our GROUP DEPARTMENT. Our adventures are offered by local guides living within the area where the activity takes place. Join one of our adventures and be part of the local culture. Basic programs: camping, biking, kayaking, kayabiking, caving (cave exploration, tubing, rappelling, zip-line), snorkeling, and trekking. If what you are looking for is not depicted on this website, drop us an email. |
| The National Trust´s definition of cultural heritage tourism is "traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes historic, cultural, and natural resources." We have carefully selected activities where you will have the opportunity to experience Puerto Rico through the eyes of our local people. Be different, join us today! |
From North America to San Juan
2 ½ hours from Miami
3 ¼ hours from Atlanta
3 ¼ hours from New York
3 ½ hours from Washington, DC
4 ¼ hours from Toronto
4 ½ hours from Chicago and Dallas
7 ½ hours from Los Angeles
From Latin America to San Juan
2 ½hours from Caracas
5 ¾ hours from Mexico City
11 hours from Sao Paolo
From Europe to San Juan
7 ¾ hours from Madrid
10 hours from Paris
10 ¼ hours from Brussels
12 hours from London
2 ½ hours from Miami
3 ¼ hours from Atlanta
3 ¼ hours from New York
3 ½ hours from Washington, DC
4 ¼ hours from Toronto
4 ½ hours from Chicago and Dallas
7 ½ hours from Los Angeles
From Latin America to San Juan
2 ½hours from Caracas
5 ¾ hours from Mexico City
11 hours from Sao Paolo
From Europe to San Juan
7 ¾ hours from Madrid
10 hours from Paris
10 ¼ hours from Brussels
12 hours from London
| As the new passport regulation goes into effect beginning January 23rd, all U.S. citizens traveling outside of the country by air will be required to present a valid passport at customs. This applies to every destination around the world, including Canada, Mexico and the entire Caribbean, with the exception of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Passport requirements for travel via sea (cruise) or land (Mexico & Canada via car, bus or train) take effect on January 1, 2008. [more...] |
| Leave Your Passport at Home. Travel to Puerto Rico Now! |
| We have several alternatives for visitors arriving to San Juan either on a cruise ship or by plane. Our local guides will make sure that you have the best experience on our capital city. Most of the nature tours offered from San Juan are for the Northeastern Ecological Corridor (NEC). Looking for something more adventurous? Ask for one of our outdoor adventures now! |
| We also have several shore excursions for cruise ship passengers arriving in Ponce: La ruta del café (the original coffee plantation tour), bird watching, walking tours, and culinary tours. |
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| Mayagüez 787.831.6447 |
| Ponce |
| El Yunque 787.889.0251 |
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| Mayagüez |
| San Juan |
| Luquillo |
| Vieques |
| · Receptive Nature & Adventure EcoTour Operator · Consultants · Trainers · Mayagüez · Luquillo · San Juan · Vieques · Rincón · |
| It was the year 1992 when we offer our first La ruta del café, the original coffee plantation tour. One year later, Monte Adentro was created, a 3d/2n package to the central region. Secluded waterfalls, camping, bird watching, cave exploration, and many other activities take place in the central region. |