FWT Magazine Issue 5 Fall 2016 | Page 56

If you go Travel To Puerto Rico Flights from NY are about $300 Flights from LAX are about $500 To Toro Verde Adventure Park Located about 40 miles from San Juan, the trip takes about 1.5 hours each way. Via Excursion Arrangements can be made for an all-inclusive trip including transportation, box lunch, and the zip line at Toro Verde. Try Expedia, or Rico Sun Tours, or my personal Favorite http://www.tourismfamily.com/ run by Angel Diaz Heat & Sun As I stated in the opening it can get unpleasantly hot in a very short time. You’ll need to pace yourself, stay hydrated, and use some of that water on your neck with a bandana to stay cool. Learn the signs of heat exhaustion. Use plenty of sun screen. But, you should already know that if you’re vacationing in Puerto Rico. may need to use the restroom before the hike starts. If you do, make sure your harness is checked again by the guide. There are no facilities along the trail. Cost Prices range from $65 -$135 depending on which ride you choose. This includes the harness and all safety gear (gloves, goggles, etc.) Transportation to Toro Verde is a separate fee and may be arranged through hotel concierges. Taxi fees will cost between $75 and $105. Taxis can take up to 5 passengers, so you may want to ride share to bring your individual cost down. Remember to tip, 15% is typical. Cameras, Cellphones, Personal Totes You will not be able to bring dangly things. If it dangles, leave it behind. Lockers are provided. DSLRs are big, unwieldy, expensive, and may become a safety hazard if it smacks you in the face. They are usually not allowed. Small cameras and phones may be tucked in a pocket, or strapped to your There’s a concession/cafeteria at Toro wrist…if you drop it, you’ve lost it to Verde. the jungle. You usually don’t have use Plenty of water – 2-4 liters, bring one of your hands to take photos during the with you on the hike. flight anyway, you’ll be busy hanging on. Food – bring a box lunch or purchase. It is common to take photos at each of snack quality food at the concessions stand. the platforms. Videos are particularly exciting. Bring or Buy Queue Get there early. Plan to be there 45 minutes or 1 hour before the experience. The lines may get long and you may have an extended wait. Use the bathroom before you get harnessed. For some, if the wait is long, you 56 fwt Contact Bo. Gato, Road 155, Km. 33 Orocovis, Puerto Rico +787.867.7020 +787.867.6606 [email protected] Toro Verde, The Green Bull greets visitors at the park entrance. FALL 2016