"El Portal Tropical Forest Center" Top 5 Page for this destination San Juan Off The Beaten Path Tip by jumpingnorman

This place is worth a visit if not just for the building which has won international architectural acclaim. The white building has several pillars and looks very modern and well-suited for the surrounding rainforest. You may think there are holes in the roof (like they forgo it in some parts) but this is actually a part of the design. It did cost about $18 million to build it and it has 10,000 sq ft(929 sq m) of pavilions, exhibits and even a huge gift shop.

It is open only from 9AM to 5 PM, but also has a movie documentary on Understanding the Forest. $3 admission for adults and $1.50 for kids…but with tours, you might have to ask your guide to see if he can get you in for free. Ours did.

othercontact: Route 191, Rio Grande