Booking choice: The Rainforest Zipline tour, from $112 per person. Check dates Tour details
Three parks cluster below El Yunque: Rainforest Zipline Park and JungleQui in Río Grande, and Yunque Ziplining in Luquillo. They are the practical choice from San Juan, with multi-line courses that take under two hours.
Further inland, ToroVerde in Orocovis sells one enormous line, the Monster, and Rocaliza runs a full day in the Carite State Forest with a waterfall rappel. If you would rather skip the harness altogether, El Yunque's natural waterslide tours are the other way to spend a rainforest day.
The quick answer
For a classic course near San Juan, Rainforest Zipline Park ($112). For ziplines plus rappels, JungleQui ($145). For a small, nature-led tour, Yunque Ziplining ($149). For one huge 8,300-foot ride, the Monster at ToroVerde ($133). For a full guided day with a waterfall rappel and lunch, Rocaliza ($140).
How do Puerto Rico's ziplines compare?
The El Yunque foothill parks are short, multi-line courses near San Juan; the Monster and the waterfall day are bigger trips into the central mountains.
| Zipline | Where | Signature | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Zipline Park | Río Grande, El Yunque foothills | 8 lines, line 7 over 2,300 ft | 4.8 (1,005) | $112 |
| JungleQui | Río Grande, El Yunque foothills | 9 lines and 2 rappels | 4.9 (1,787) | $145 |
| Yunque Ziplining | Luquillo | 5 lines, rappel, hike, snacks | 5.0 (267) | $149 |
| The Monster, ToroVerde | Orocovis, about 1.5 hours from San Juan | One 8,300 ft line | 4.5 (331) | $133 |
| Rocaliza waterfall day | Carite State Forest | 80 ft waterfall rappel, 3 lines, lunch | 5.0 (962) | $140 |
Rainforest Zipline Park: the lowest price near El Yunque
Eight lines on a double cable at Road 191 km 1.1 in Río Grande, building up to line 7, over 2,300 feet long.
It is the lowest-priced course here, and $99 per adult when booked direct. The flagship ticket has no transport despite "from San Juan" in its listing name; the pickup version is $149. Details in the Rainforest Zipline Park guide.
Want the classic foothill course? Check your date for the eight lines.
Check dates for the Rainforest Zipline tourJungleQui: ziplines plus rappels
Nine lines and two rappels in about 90 minutes, off Road 191 in Río Grande, with lockers, restrooms and a waiting area for non-riders.
At $145 with 1,787 reviews, it has the most reviews of the foothill parks and the highest weight limit, 275 lb. It does not stop or cancel for rain. Compare it in Rainforest Zipline vs JungleQui.
Yunque Ziplining: a small, nature-led tour
Five lines and a short hike on a private estate near Road 992 in Luquillo, with snacks. Guests mention a rope bridge and an optional rappel.
Guests single out the guides' talk on plants and wildlife, and it takes riders from 7. The limits are tighter: 230 lb and a 42-inch waist. You meet at a basketball court and follow the guide by car; there is no transport.
The Monster at ToroVerde: the biggest single ride
One 8,300-foot (2,530 m) line over the mountains of Orocovis, at speeds of up to 95 mph according to the listing.
ToroVerde is about 1.5 hours from San Juan and there is no transport, so it is a half-day drive into the central mountains, not El Yunque. Riders must be at least 4 feet tall and between 100 and 270 lb, with closed shoes. Guests describe riding it face down, Superman style; one recommends eyewear for the speed, and some pair it with the park's other big line, the Beast.
Here for one huge ride? The Monster runs 8,300 feet over the mountains of Orocovis.
Explore the Monster zipline Tour detailsRocaliza: a full adventure day
A seven-hour guided day in the Carite State Forest: a river hike, an 80-foot rappel down El Salto waterfall, three ziplines and a home-cooked lunch.
It has a San Juan pickup option and small groups. Guests describe the hike to the waterfall as hard work, with ropes on the steep parts, and it is for riders from 12 and up to 220 lb. Note that it is in Carite, not El Yunque.
Rather swim than wear a harness?
Then try El Yunque's natural waterslide tours: rope swings and rock slides in a rainforest river, for well under the price of a zipline.
The waterslide half day ($49) meets in Fajardo and needs your own car; the small-group tour from San Juan ($44) includes a van from Condado. Unlike the ziplines, these are swimsuit and water-shoe days. See what to wear ziplining for how the dress codes differ.
Swim instead of zip? The small-group tour includes the van from Condado.
Check dates for the El Yunque small-group tourWhich zipline should you choose?
Match it to your time, your group and how much thrill you want.
- First zipline, half a day, near San Juan: Rainforest Zipline Park.
- No car: Rainforest Zipline Park with pickup, or the Rocaliza day.
- Rappels as well: JungleQui.
- A 7-year-old in the group: Yunque Ziplining.
- The biggest single rush: the Monster at ToroVerde.
- A whole day of adventure with lunch: Rocaliza.
Travelling with children? Read El Yunque zipline with kids first.
Settled on the foothills? The eight-line course cancels free up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the Rainforest Zipline tourFrequently asked questions
What is the longest zipline in Puerto Rico?
Of the tours here, the Monster at ToroVerde in Orocovis is the longest, at 8,300 feet (2,530 m). Near El Yunque, Rainforest Zipline Park's line 7 is over 2,300 feet.
Is the Monster zipline in El Yunque?
No. ToroVerde is in Orocovis, in the central mountains, about 1.5 hours from San Juan.
Which zipline is closest to San Juan?
The El Yunque foothill parks: Rainforest Zipline Park says it is about 45 minutes from San Juan, and JungleQui is off the same Road 191.
Which zipline tour includes lunch?
The Rocaliza waterfall rappel day includes a home-cooked meal; Yunque Ziplining includes snacks; the others do not include food.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Rainforest Zipline in the El Yunque Foothills
- Eight ziplines, from short low lines to the park's two longest
- Helmet, harness and safety briefing; guides on every platform
- Bottled water; lockers for rent
The Monster Zipline at ToroVerde
One giant 8,300-foot line in the central mountains
Waterfall Rappel, Ziplines & Lunch
A full guided day: river hike, 80-foot rappel, lunch
