The drive to the adventure location is about 30 minutes from
Ponce. You will notice, that vegetation gradually turn
greener, mountainous and prettier. After we arrive to the
private land, all participants meet each other, if they came
in a separate car. After presentations, we begin the safety
briefing, responding questions and doubts, equipment
selection and gearing up for a nice adventure.
Depending on the tour selected, we hike between 30min to
1:15 hour, thru centenary old jeep trails , that in the
past, where used to connect farms in the country side of
Puerto Rico. The forest begun to reclaim the trail, because
there is no traffic. We only use a little hiking trail, with
no intention off widen up, to avoid the passing of
motorcycles or atv's. Both trails immediately begin on
incline from moderate to some steeper parts, then flatten
out, and the final part, after crossing few clean drinking
water streams, the trail go down, until the first adventure.
A zipline of 100 feet long, to cross the river.
As the adventure progresses, we integrate the participants
as assistants in the tour. The first rappel consist a 50
feet, not vertical waterfall. In this waterfall, we explain
all the basics and techniques of rappelling. All rappelling
stations, have a canyon guide in the bottom, doing "bottom
belay", that consist in a case of a slip or an error made by
the participant, the guide put little tension on the rope,
and the descending device on the participant, will stop
immediately. The guide is grabbing the rope at all times and
giving pointers. He's also the first one to go down.
The
Second rappel, is a 80 foot descend, vertical, that ends on
a cold 20 feet of water. If you bring cameras, we can shoot
pictures of you during the tour!
After the second rappel, we begin canyoneering down river,
passing obstacles, like: down climbing from big rock,
jumping in to water, short swims. The principal rule, when
walking in the river thru wet stones, you have to be very
careful about slippery stones. If the stone is very obscure
or greener, is possible it will be as slippery as soap.
Always check first to avoid falls.
The third rappell, is a 60 foot waterfall. It is a intense
rappel, because of the current of the water facing you, but
it is a lot of fun. If you prefer, you can use the down
river left, for a drier rappel.
After this rappel, we take a break for a light lunch,
pictures, anecdotes, etc.
The 4th rappel is a 25 foot, easy one, then 2 waterfall
jumps. 4-8 feet each, before getting to the famous all you
can rappell waterfall. It is a 35 foot rappel, that ends in
a 25 foot of cold water. If you prefer, you can walk up, to
do it as many times you want. There is also a section, where
you can jump from 15-20ft high! We call it, all you can
rappelling waterfall, because it is the last part of the
tour, at 5 minutes from the car.
If you have any question or to make a reservation, please
contact us by
clicking here. Or calling at 787-479-9813 or
787-449-7002
Email:
delsur.adventures@yahoo.com
