6 Unforgettable Nature Experiences in Inexpensive Puerto Rico

by Alex Schechter | Updated on May 20, 2020

Some travelers might head out on an African safari to encounter exotic species or sail up a fjord in Norway for the dramatic scenery. But just two-and-a-half hours by plane from Miami and not quite four from New York City, Puerto Rico contains a whole hidden world of natural wonders that satisfy both instincts. Here are six unforgettable experiences that you don't have to go far for or spend a lot on.

El Yunque Rainforest / iStock / dennisvdw

Photo: Baby sea turtle / iStock / irin717

Witness Puerto Rico's Baby Sea Turtles

From March to July, Puerto Rico becomes a makeshift nursery for hundreds of sea turtle mamas, who bury their eggs deep in the sand at select spots around the coast. Sixty days later, when the babies hatch, the mamas are long gone, but lucky travelers get to witness the little ones taking their first steps.