EL PORTAL DE EL YUNQUE REOPENED! | See The Puerto Rican Parrot, Explore Trails, Buy Authentic Gifts

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  • Reopened in January of 2022, El Portal del El Yunque Visitor Center is a fantastic place to learn about the rainforest, spark your curiosity, and even come face to face with the rare and absolutely gorgeous Puerto Rican parrot. Here, you'll learn about El Yunque's diverse ecosystem and topography through interactive exhibits, taste authentic Puerto Rican food, walk on beautiful hiking trails through the rainforest, and buy souvenirs of your trip to Puerto Rico.
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    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Intro to El Portal de El Yunque Visitor Center
    01:43 - Entering El Portal de El Yunque
    02:48 - Main pavilion at El Portal de El Yunque
    03:15 - See the endangered Puerto Rican Parrots
    04:25 - Gift shop at El Portal de El Yunque
    04:55 - Food at El Portal de El Yunque
    05:27 - Interactive educational exhibits at El Portal de El Yunque
    06:02 - Cement trail at El Portal de El Yunque
    6:36 - Gravel trail at El Portal de El Yunque
    6:58 - Outro to El Portal de El Yunque Visitor Center
    07:21 - El Yunque Travel Guides Playlist
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    El Portal Entrance: 18.339333, -65.760047
    Main Recreational Area of El Yunque: 18.318863, -65.771078
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  • @Tofog22000
    @Tofog22000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    El Portal looks like the entrance to a cathedral, impressive! Thanks for another informative and entertaining travel guide. 👍

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! El Portal is beautiful and the landscape makes you feel immersed in the rainforest. Thank you always for the support! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷

    • @kings17court
      @kings17court 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is a beautiful and interesting structure, for sure.

  • @janicecannon2777
    @janicecannon2777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible videos! Thank you for all the recommendations for Puerto Rico! We are celebrating our honeymoon here this Spring, can’t wait to explore some of these treasures that you’ve highlighted.

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Janice!! Thank you for the comment! I hope you have a fantastic time visiting during your honeymoon! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷

  • @JulioGonzalez-ec7gj
    @JulioGonzalez-ec7gj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wepa!!! Que Lindas las cotoras de mi isla !! Keep up the good work ! Que Dios te bendiga para adelante siempre boricua!

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha el primero! 🔥💪🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼😄🇵🇷

    • @JulioGonzalez-ec7gj
      @JulioGonzalez-ec7gj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BriksTravelGuides ya tu sabes love your work

  • @charlynnrosario1472
    @charlynnrosario1472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ESO! Gracias por subir este video. Desde Maria, llevo años con ganas de volver. Nunca e ido al Portal pq ni sabia que era. Looking forward to exploring it when I finally go back to el Yunque!

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      WEPA! Gracias a ti por dejar un comment y por el apoyo! Que bueno que el video te motivo a descubrir algo de PR que no conocías bien! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷 Por eso hago lo que hago 💪🏼🙏🏼

  • @41collegebound
    @41collegebound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool video! Just visited El Yunque yesterday for the first time and almost ignored el portal. Glad I didn't cause that place is awesome!

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad you were able to visit! Spending at least one hour there is totally worth it!

  • @nataliamartinez7051
    @nataliamartinez7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep it up, 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, Natalia! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷🙏🏼

  • @TongoPR
    @TongoPR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally it’s opened! Amazing video man

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! The wait was well worth it! Thank you so much! 😄🙌🏼🙏🏼🇵🇷

  • @AndrewWang.
    @AndrewWang. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made friends with all the staff there, so I can recognize them.

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha awesome Andrew! Glad you were able to visit and make some friends!

  • @CaribbeanUnderground
    @CaribbeanUnderground 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Home in Colinas 🙌🏻

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wepa!!! Colinas en la casa! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷

  • @kings17court
    @kings17court 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow. I'm surprised to hear that El Portal suffered structural damage from Hurricane Maria. It seems like a concrete and steel fortress.

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really does! I don’t really know exactly what was damaged, but maybe it has to do with the fact that it’s an open structure. But I have no idea. I’m just glad it’s open once again! 🙏🏼😄🇵🇷

    • @kings17court
      @kings17court 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BriksTravelGuides I found out that they spent $20 million to re-open it. I think it was part repairs and part upgrade and remodel. Dang, that's a lot of money.

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is! Though they did a great job because it looks absolutely beautiful!

  • @hiphopflow1000
    @hiphopflow1000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whats up Briks Come look at all the ufo I have coming in and out of the volcano,

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Some say there’s a mysterious mineral mine up in El Yunque as well! 👽🛸😱

  • @AndrewWang.
    @AndrewWang. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:10, that ranger is Victor.

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently one of the veterans and most knowledgeable ones there! It was a treat to listen to him talk. 🙌🏼🇵🇷😄

  • @Pupeyes
    @Pupeyes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m going for thanksgiving and I was wondering if I’ll need to make a reservation for that time of the year to visit El Yunque

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! Last time I checked you did need to make a reservation. We recently got hit by Hurricane Fiona so the park is closed to everyone at the moment. Hopefully it can open again by the time you visit.

    • @Pupeyes
      @Pupeyes ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BriksTravelGuides, 😑 That’s what I thought

  • @matthewpitman1586
    @matthewpitman1586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Brik, heading to PR in a week or so. If reservations show NR is there any chance of getting into the Park? Are there trail heads that don’t need a reservation?
    Great info on the channel!

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Matthew! I believe that they release more spots for each day at 8AM, so keep an eye out just in case. If not, you could visit the surrounding rivers and waterfalls. I made a video of them so check that out. A great hiking alternative to El Yunque is Toro Negro (not to be confused with the Toro Verde zip lines) which offers great hiking trails, similar vegetation and a breathtaking view. It’s further away from San Juan than El Yunque, but it’s definitely worth it. Hope that helps! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷

  • @MarkWilliams-uy9ps
    @MarkWilliams-uy9ps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! About how far from San Juan is the visitor center? Do you recommend renting a car to visit?

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Mark! Thank you so much!! El Portal is about 45 minutes from Old San Juan. There are different options to get there. You might be able to find a taxi that takes you, but renting a car will give you the most flexibility.

    • @MarkWilliams-uy9ps
      @MarkWilliams-uy9ps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BriksTravelGuides great info. Thanks for the insight!

    • @BriksTravelGuides
      @BriksTravelGuides  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to help! 😄🙌🏼🇵🇷