humacao nature reserve

We had a fantastic time at the Humacao reserve. We have 5 children ages ranging from 8-17 and we all had a great time. We did the combo package which includes bike rental, snack and drink and kayak trip for $20. We rode the bikes along the trail and saw the beach and walked up a short hill to the WWII bunkers and sleeping quarters. After our biking we had our snack (soda and chips) then we took our kayak trip in the river. The combo of $20 also includes a souvenir at the end. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It was a great day.

We hiked around in Humacao Reserve entering from the beach at Punta Santiago and exiting onto the highway to the west. What we found interesting were the ruins of some old waterworks, an abandoned hilltop military battery, and studying the coconut palms and how they proliferate and reproduce. But there appeared to be little to no infrastructure for visitors, such as bathrooms or signage (maps), and the beaches were quite strewn with litter and essentially deserted.

There are some trails here nothing difficult. Some nice views and some old World War 2 bomb shelters and observation bunkers. There are also some lagoons that you can explore by renting kayaks for $12. They also have bike rentals available.

Stephanie as a fantastic guide- offered us help finding other local restaurants and attractions... A really nice roadside attraction great 4 hours of fun for $20. Not far from Monkey island which is also a great day out- Askfor Capt Paco.... very nice place great referrals and good tips about the area from very friendly and helpful staff.

Highly reccomended with an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. $20 gets you a bike rental for an easy ride through the tropical forest, past a mountain of coconuts, to dramatic beach views (although the water was too rough with too strong an undercurrent for swimming) with a short detour to see the WWII fortified lookout points, and the remains of the soldiers jungle housing. Back at the info center, your fee includes a soft drink/water and a snack, including the usual chips or a locally made frozen fruit ice. Next stop is a kayak ride through beautiful mangrove lagoons, with sighting of birds and iguanas. Three generations had a great time.

Humacao Nature Reserve is a hidden, not so little, quiet place not far off the toll road (AutoExpreso ) Route 53, Humacoa exit, located on Route 3. Humacao Nature Reserve has bikes, kayaks, paddle boats, walking trails up hills or flat, sheltered picnic areas and a couple of fishing piers. There is something here for everybody and a great place for all ages. We took some bag chairs and after the active part of our day and after our brown bag lunch, we relaxed a bit - some doing painting, others reading, while a few played some card and domino games. We found the concessions to be well stocked, reasonably priced and staff very friendly, as well as being extremely helpful. Over all it was a great place to spend a day.

i liked that its on the beach and that it has some old stuff to look at has also kayaks and a great place to kayak. good for relaxing and a family picnic.

They offer hiking, kayaking, fishing, biking. Kayaking was $12 per adult, they provide the equipment and you go on your own. Took about 1 hour. Hiking was nice as well. Hiked up to the WWII bunkers and had an amazing view of the ocean. Did the hike with young kids and they did great. They have shortened hours on Monday and Tuesday (close at 3:30) and I think that the concessions are only open Wed-Sun (9-5:30).

We didn't have a lot of time to spend at the Reserve so we chose to focus on the hiking trails. There's a variety to choose from - lagoon, beach and forest - and we sampled all three. The trails are wide and well maintained, and many of them involve no climbing. On the beach trails, there are water views at ocean level and also after a climb to an old war bunker for a great view out to Vieques. The treat of the day was seeing a bald eagle sitting on a tree stump in the middle of one of the lagoons. We checked afterwards and yes, there are bald eagles in Puerto Rico! Overall it was a very pleasant hiking experience near day's end.

We undertook the bike/kayak combo. For $20.00 a piece it was quite the bargain. The package deal includes a snack and a souvenir. We biked for a hour on a well-marked path through a tree jungle out to the beach and also scampered upon WWII bunkers which yielded a great view of the ocean and Vieques. We snacked and then kayaked for a couple hours in lagoons through mangroves. Very picturesque and peaceful.

Lovely spot. Took a nice long hike and it is mostly in the shade. The woman in the Visitors Center was most helpful showing us the trails, etc. Saw several different birds and one HUGE Iguana! Very peaceful. No crowds. Would recommend

good fishing areas, hiking trail. Pretty quiet on weekdays. Totally private beach. Short climb to post WWII bunkers.

This hidden gem is delightful. We spent about an hour hiking the self-guided trails (free), then rented single and double kayaks for a one hour self-guided tour of the lagoons ($12 pp). The staff was helpful, and the kayaks were fun. It was a windy day on the lagoon with a strong headwind so I am glad that my parents (in their 70s) didn't try it on their own. The views are amazing. We saw plenty of wildlife. Definitely a great adventure for the whole family. Restrooms and snack foods are available onsite.

Explorer Travel Lounge continuing our "tried and tested" for Puerto Rico. During our week's stay in the Humacao area we took a trip to the Humacao Nature Reserve. It is possible to buy a joint adventure encompassing a bicycle ride and a canoe trip. We decided just to opt for the canoe trip. It was very quiet whilst we were there and we virtually had the lagoon to ourselves, which was wonderful. We spent a very peaceful morning canoeing around the lagoon spotting birds including kingfishers. Amazingly we saw iguanas swimming and sitting on trips. These are not an indigenous species but at sometime escaped from a pet shop and have bred. Nonetheless it was a sight worth seeing.The only comment I would make is that I found going under the pipes and road in the canoe a bit scary but that maybe because I am a tad claustrophobic. Chrissi Knights, Naturally Caribbean, The Explorer Travel Lounge, Southampton, UK

This is a great "do it yourself" adventure! For only $20 pp we got over an hour of kayak time out on the lagoon, an additional hour plus on a bikes to explore the trails AND a drink and snack selection from the little store to enjoy in between adventures. We loved that we could go completely at our own pace. On the lagoon there were signs posted sporadically around to impart different facts and information as we paddled around. Be sure to look up and notice the beautiful view of El Yunke Rainforest. The reason for the four rating rather than five is simply because the equipment has all seen oodles of use and it definitely shows. My last bit of advice is not to miss the three minute hike up the trail to see the old WWII bunker looking out over the Caribbean. Simply park the bike at the bottom and continue up the hill. Any of the employees can make sure you know where it is. Expect to spend 2 1/2 to 3 hours if you take your time. :)