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Bosque Seco de Las Cabezas

In Fajardo (Las Cabezas dry forest)

A dry-forest trail in the Cabezas de San Juan reserve, seen only on Para la Naturaleza's guided tour.

Easy tourGuided tour only, book aheadCommunity-mapped

Easy tour (Level 1, as Para la Naturaleza rates it); the trail on its own is rated moderate (Cabezas de San Juan guided tour; Bosque Seco trail).

How to get in

  • AccessGuided tour only, book ahead, says Para la Naturaleza
  • Fee$15; $11 for seniors and students
  • ToursThu⁠–⁠Sun · 9:00, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, on the dates listed
  • BookBooking page · (787) 722-5882 (Mon⁠–⁠Fri, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Para la Naturaleza lists the Cabezas de San Juan reserve only as guided tours booked ahead, and its FAQ says its tours are all guided and need a reservation; no page of theirs lists walking these trails on your own. (Para la Naturaleza)

  • 2.9 mi4.7 km, as Para la Naturaleza lists it
  • 2 h to 2 h 30 minThe guided tour, as Para la Naturaleza lists it; tours start at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
  • About 200 ftOf climb, as Para la Naturaleza lists the 2.9 mi trail
  • Mostly sloped dirtAbout 4 ft wide, with occasional rocks, as Para la Naturaleza describes it
  • Tours startPara la Naturaleza's visitor center, where the parking and restrooms are

We read its page (Para la Naturaleza) on Oct 16, 2026; it lists no closure.

Route from OpenStreetMap's volunteer mappers. Run by Para la Naturaleza: call (787) 722-5882 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) to check conditions before you go.

Directions to where the tours start

Before you go

Add when and where from: Sunday morning from Guaynabo

Where it goes

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Tour route2.9 miClimbAbout 200 ft

  • Easy
  • Trailhead
  • Parking

Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap

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What to bring

  • Water
  • Shoes with grip
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Charged phone

Further reading