Rainforest Excursion in Puerto Rico question

[KroozeKid]

We boooked this excursion for the July 11 CB sailing. Can anyone advise the type of clothing we should plan on bringing besides the obvious good walking/hiking shoe.

I was planning on having in my daypack an anorak type of rain slicker with a hood.

Is it reccomended for a walking short or long pants option? Probably extremely humid but not sure if real "buggy".

 

Your advice/experiences are appreciated.

 

Al

[Druke I]

It has been some years, but when we did the rain forest in Costa Rica, we both wore lomg sleeved shirts and long trousers - just to avoid any bug issues. I don't know how different the rain forest conditions might be in Puerto Rico.

 

We also had nylon "shell" jackets in case it rained (it did not).

[Colo Cruiser]

El Yunque is a great little hike. I suggest very light clothes and shorts.

It HOT!!!

Bring your swim trunks too for a dip at the waterfall.

[TracieABD]

You can also check the specific board for SJ, PR.

This is the link:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131

[mina]

Puerto Rico is experiencing a denge fever epidemic. As such, you should always wear long sleeves and slacks when anywhere with mesquitos - be sure to put on lost of bug spray as well.

[mina]

OOPs - just noticed I spelled Dengue wrong. Here is an article about the epidemic

 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35611852/ns/health-infectious_diseases/