Ziplining in the Rainforest
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January 22, 2020
JungleQuí Zipline Park hosted us free of charge for this experience. I was under no obligation to post about ziplining in El Yunque Rainforest and all opinions are my own.
I can’t believe I finally went ziplining! And ziplining in El Yunque Rainforest at that! Ziplining in an exotic location was one of the top things on my 30 before 30 list and while I am 31 now and obviously failed miserably at my list, I still want to complete everything on it. And this is one I almost chickened out on! Y’all. Ziplining is scary!!!! But once you actually do it, it’s a blast!
I’ve had the opportunity to go ziplining before – they even have it near Atlanta. But I knew I wanted to do it somewhere special for my first time. I’m really glad I made that decision because if I wasn’t in the rainforest in Puerto Rico, I don’t know that I would have gone through with it. It’s really high up and pretty far that you go! But this was a really special experience that I knew I couldn’t miss out on. Plus our guides, Jesus and Brian, really made me feel super safe and comfortable! They were so sweet and encouraging, which brings me to the service we used: JungleQuí Zipline Park.
JungleQuí is definitely the best option for ziplining in El Yunque Rainforest. It’s not technically inside the national park, but it is in the rainforest. It’s all the same trees, animals, critters, and climate. In fact, the first part of the zip line experience is an awesome walking tour of the grounds where your guides (seriously, request Jesus and Brian when you go) educate you on the unique plants with special characteristics, explain how the crazy climate works (hint: there’s lots of rain and flash floods) and even give you a little natural face paint from a stone! We also tasted some fruits and then made our way over to the safety briefing.
One thing that really made me feel safe was the fact that JungleQuí uses carbon fiber lines. Not only are they extremely strong and safe, but they’re also very quiet! In addition to the zip lines, there are also repels. I had no idea, but I felt super brave and proud of myself for doing it! One thing to note if you’re petite like me is that you should give it a running start. One time I didn’t make it to the end and I had to pull myself on the line! I mean, it was like 2 feet but still.
Ziplining at JungleQuí was such an incredible experience and an absolute must in Puerto Rico. If you don’t go to El Yunque rainforest while in Puerto Rico, then you’re not doing it right!
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Photos by Ryan Carpenter.
Ashley
April 4, 2019 @ 10:49 am
Oh how FUN! And what a way to see the rainforest- zipping right through it!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Megan
April 4, 2019 @ 11:20 am
Girl, it was AWESOME!!! Still can’t believe I did it!!
Erica Valentin
April 5, 2019 @ 7:28 am
So fun!!!!!!! Pretty sure i might have a panic attack though …. I would have to take a few shots before doing this lol
Megan
April 7, 2019 @ 9:51 am
Haha it was definitely a little scary, but I’m SO glad I did it!!
Gina Santamaria
April 8, 2019 @ 4:57 pm
That’s so cool! I’ve always wanted to go. I’m so sad that I did not visit the rainforest when I went to PR! Well, ziplining is deff on my “Before 60 Bucket List”! LOL.
Megan
April 8, 2019 @ 10:33 pm
Let’s go!! Don’t worry, I had to move it to my 40 before 40 list
Stephanie
April 8, 2019 @ 10:32 pm
Talk about a special place to zip line for the first time! It looks like such a cool experience!
Kileen
April 9, 2019 @ 12:29 am
Looks like so much fun babe! Definitely need to add this to my to-do list if I ever visit!
Kileen
cute & little
Megan
April 10, 2019 @ 9:17 am
You totally should! It was amazing!!
Kenzi || Life of a Sister
April 9, 2019 @ 7:07 am
Oh wow! This looks like such a gorgeous spot for ziplining! What a great way to see the beauty of the forest!
Megan
April 10, 2019 @ 9:16 am
Yes, exactly!! We got to see it from a whole different perspective!! 🙂
Carolyn
April 9, 2019 @ 9:03 am
Oh my goodness, how fun! I’ve done mini ziplining before at summer camps, but definitely nothing like this. I’d totally do it!
Megan
April 10, 2019 @ 9:17 am
Omg it was! I hope you get to try it someday because WOW. It was incredible!
Laura Adney
April 9, 2019 @ 11:49 am
This is so epic! I have always wanted to do this. Such a blast it looks like in these pics.
Megan
April 10, 2019 @ 9:16 am
It was!! I was scared at first but SO glad I got over my fear because it was such a cool experience!
Taylor Mobley
April 9, 2019 @ 12:26 pm
What an incredible experience! I love zip lining!!!
Megan
April 10, 2019 @ 9:12 am
It was so awesome!! I’m so glad we went!
Deborah
April 9, 2019 @ 2:36 pm
Wowowow! This looks like so much fun!
Megan
April 10, 2019 @ 9:12 am
It was!! I was so nervous at first but it ended up being amazing!!
Suzanne
April 10, 2019 @ 11:31 am
What a cool experience! I have never ziplined before, perhaps one day! xo
Megan
April 11, 2019 @ 7:54 am
I hope you get to! It was truly such a cool way to explore the rainforest!
Keilara
April 10, 2019 @ 12:45 pm
Okay okay okay, This looks AMAZING!!!! I wish I was there with you! I have never been to the jungle or zip lining before, so this makes me want to do both. Adding to my bucket list now! lol
xoxo
Megan
April 11, 2019 @ 7:53 am
You have to do it!!! I wouldn’t want to see a rainforest any other way now!
Tara Fuller
April 10, 2019 @ 1:14 pm
this had to be such an amazing experience. you are the travel QUEEN!
Megan
April 11, 2019 @ 7:53 am
Ahhh best title ever!!! Lol it was awesome!
Rachel
April 10, 2019 @ 4:18 pm
That looks like an absolute blast! I’ve bridge jumped in Ecuador before but haven’t done ziplining yet. Someday!
Megan
April 11, 2019 @ 7:53 am
Bridge jumping?!? Omg!! That sounds terrifying! Lol I’m sure if you enjoyed that you’d love ziplining!
Amanda
April 15, 2019 @ 12:59 pm
This looks SO fun and so cool– I would love to do this!!
Megan
April 16, 2019 @ 9:44 am
It was awesome!
Bryanna
April 15, 2019 @ 3:30 pm
I’ve never been to Puerto Rico before, but these pictures are making me want to go so bad! This looks like so much fun, and I’m 100% adding it to my bucket list!
xoxo Bryanna
Megan
April 16, 2019 @ 9:44 am
It was amazing!!! I seriously didn’t get enough time there. Totally going back!
Mandy
May 6, 2019 @ 8:11 pm
Did you have to use a break to stop or did it do it for you?