Guánica State Forest

There is a ranger station at the end of the road along with a parking lot. Very friendly ranger and they have you jot down your trek and ensure you have water before you head off. Nice and well stocked bathrooms for a public facility. My hike was the shortest route, and a bit lackluster but helped stretch my legs as I broke up a long drive. I image longer treks are more rewarding.

Unfortunately the hurricane destroyed a lot of the area as well as a part of the road to get there. The parking is a little further so it's a nice walk through the area to see all the beautiful places. Went there for the sunset which was really good and nice to see. There were only a few others. Roads towards the parking are good and the local people are nice as well.

Beautiful desert like settings on the coast this was my first time there but won't be the last, next time I will stay over night a lot of cactus which was a treat

Great for the whole family, awesome snorkeling

This is a review for a short (one hour) visit since we arrived almost at closing time. You can very well spend the entire day exploring the many trails. This is a fantastic natural escape that's easily accessible with ample parking. The forest offers stunning views and various trails suitable for casual walks or more adventurous hikes. The heat can be intense, make sure you take plenty of water to drink and communicate the ranger where are you heading to. The forest reserve is a biodiverse hotspot, showcasing Puerto Rico's rich flora and fauna. Exploring the trails provides an immersive experience into the region's natural beauty and ecological diversity. It's not just a place for nature lovers; it's an educational opportunity to appreciate and understand Puerto Rico's ecological significance and conservation efforts.

What a cool place, a hidden gem in Puerto Rico. I highly recommend visiting here. The main visitor center was destroyed in an earthquake a year ago (according to the park ranger). At first we didn't really know what to do here since the park ranger was at lunch and there were only 2 other cars in the parking lot. We ate a picnic near the visitor center and used the clean bathrooms nearby. By the time we had ate, the park ranger was back and told us about the trials. There's only a handful of trails and he recommended the trail that makes a loop and has an option to go to El Vigia view point. If we do this trail, I highly recommended going to the view point, it is only about an extra 15 minutes and is absolutely stunning. The main trial is 45 minutes (without the view point detour) and doesn't have a ton to look at, though the whole hike is nice, easy, and interesting considering you are in a dry forest on a Caribbean Island. Definitely check out the cave nearby the picnic area, that was really cool too!

If you like being outdoors this is a great place to take pictures view is wonderful in the atmosphere is really easy

Marked trail. View from the fort and trail are spectacular. Bring lots of water to drink and no facilities.