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Toro Negro Mountain House

 The most incredible views The most amazing time of you lives here , it’s located just close enough to go anywhere on the island and be back in time for a beautiful jungle sunset , Best sleep I’ve ever had in my life as well , the breeze and sounds are wonderful. So grateful we found this place! The quaint ,little cabin on top of the mountain came equipped with everything we needed. Very airy and clean , I loved waking up to the cool breeze. So if you are active and like the outdoors this is the perfect place. Lastly ,our host was exceptional. Just a call away if we needed anything The most incredible views! We loved hiking down the steep (a bit treacherous) trail to the gorgeous private river and swimming hole. I would not recommend the hike if you are scared of falling and hurting yourself. We also loved the local art. The view is great! The hike down to the swimming hole is a must.  awakened and serenaded by birds and insects chirping. Sunrise was the best part of the day. ...

Toro Negro Mountain Studio

  Magical slice of heaven in the forest. Beautifully appointed simple space with special heavy shutters that open to a mountain-perch view of the city and the Caribbean. This brand new studio with equipped kitchen accommodates 2. Magnificent view of the Caribbean Sea, inside 13 acres of luscious Rain Forest with hiking trails and pure water rivers. Located between Ponce and Jayuya, nearby attractions such as rivers, ziplining, coffee tours, and mountain restaurants. As our place is located in a natural enclosure with nature-adventure activities potential such as river visits, hiking, and more, we require signature of  agreement/release of liability. The space Our studio reflects the contemporary style & open concept. It is a heaven for relaxation! It features a very comfortable queen bed, a nice bathroom, equipped kitchen, breakfast counter, and patio bistro. Accommodates two, perfect for couples! Beautifully appointed simple space with special heavy shutters that open to ...

Toro Negro Bird Watching Ponce Puerto Rico

  The practice of birdwatching on the Island promotes economically productive, environmentally friendly and socially responsible tourism. More than 300 species of birds on the Island can be seen on expeditions through our nature reserves. Furthermore, of that amount, at least 17 are endemic species.  One of the ideal local attractions for bird and nature lovers is the  Toro Negro Forest Puerto Rico .  Here are some to watch on next visit. There is a form log to document your experience. Puerto Rican Tody The  Puerto Rican tody  ( Todus mexicanus ) is a bird  endemic  to  Puerto Rico . It is locally known in  Spanish  as  "San Pedrito"  ("little Saint Peter") and "medio peso" ("half-dollar bird"). Taxonomy Todies are the closest relative to the  motmots  of Central America. It is thought that the  Jamaican tody  ( Todus todus ) gave rise to the Puerto Rican tody after hurricane dispersals, but the relati...