Reawaken the senses in harmony with nature …
Become one of our treasured guests
We appreciate your considering Yuquiyú — a glamorous camping, or “glamping,” destination. We provide shelter from the sun, rain and wind in artisan-crafted treehouses with hot and cold running water, electricity, a comfortable bed, a well-equipped kitchenette and a luxurious bath. Surrounded by a tropical garden with a cascading river, each treehouse has an iconic view of El Yunque Peak. Nearby, you can discover the rainforest, multi-hued beaches, sea turtle nesting sites, coral reefs, a bioluminescent lagoon, ancient petroglyphs, a Spanish colonial city and Culebra Island.
We offer a unique experience — one unlike a hotel, resort, inn or bed and breakfast. Secluded, luxuriant and serene, our retreat is perfect for a couple seeking a romantic escape, newlyweds seeking a honeymoon destination or an artist seeking inspiration. We are not for everyone, but if you have a sense of adventure, love being close to nature and want to experience Caribbean living the way it ought to be, Yuquiyú may be for you.
– Martin Haggland, Director
“Puerto Rico has not only recovered: It’s been reborn.” –Condé Nast Traveler, The 19 Best Places to Go in 2019
A romantic escape. A honeymoon destination. An artist’s inspiration.
Yuquiyú is meat and smoke free. The rate for La Cara de Indio, La Cascada or El Mirador is $275 per night during high season (20 December–20 April) and $225 per night during low season. Tax adds 7%. Each treehouse has one queen-size bed and can accommodate a maximum of two people. The minimum stay is two consecutive nights and the minimum age is 18 years. No pets are allowed. Visitors by appointment only. We only book directly in order to provide the highest level of personal attention and quality of service to our guests. Full payment by credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. There are no refunds for any reason. Therefore, we strongly advise you to purchase travel insurance.
We are not a hotel — there are no porters and there is no room service. You will need to carry your own baggage and come to Recepción if you would like more of any item. There are limited hours of arrival: Check-in is from 3 pm until 7 pm. Late check-in until 9 pm adds $25 and late check-in until 11 pm adds $50. We will meet you and show you to your treehouse. Check-in after 11 pm is not available. Since early check-in isn’t possible, you may wish to consider our recommended restaurants and explorations. Check-out is at 12 pm. Just leave the keys inside the treehouse and close the balcony doors. After checking out, you are welcome to store your baggage in our office, and continue to enjoy the property until it’s time to depart for your next destination.
Each treehouse has hot and cold running water as well as electricity. The fully-screened interior contains a queen-size bed with a 10″ pocket spring mattress by Danish designer Per Weiss, memory foam contour pillows, bedding, handmade cabinetry and citronella candles for romantic lighting. A cot is available upon advance request. The kitchenette features a granite countertop, stainless steel sink and faucet, two-burner gas stove, convection oven, refrigerator, French press, blender, kitchenware, electric fan and other amenities to make your stay more comfortable. The bath has soap, shampoo, conditioner and cotton towels. The balcony has arm chairs and a bistro table. Additional housekeeping services are provided for stays of over three nights. We will let you know the dates and times in advance. All major cell phone carriers have coverage in our area. We do not have WiFi Internet. Caribbean Laundromat offers drop-off laundry service less than 15 minutes away.
Yuquiyú is meat free (from any kind of animal, including mammals, fish, fowl and others). We ask guests to respect that principle by not bringing any meat onto the property. In each treehouse, we provide everything our guests need to French press coffee from a Puerto Rican hacienda, brew an herbal tea from our farm and make a vegan breakfast of granola, coconut milk, cashews, dried figs, dairy-free yogurt, freshly-picked fruit and lemonade. Honey from a local beekeeper, soy creamer, olive oil, Himalayan pink salt and black pepper are included. Come to Recepción if you would like more of any item. Guests can use the well-equipped kitchenette in their treehouse to prepare their own food, including eggs and dairy. Yuquiyú’s cornucopia of tropical crops are transmuted into delicious, plant-based fare through our chef’s alchemy. In his kitchen, Huerto Escondido (Hidden Orchard), each night’s menu is unique. Make your dinner reservation when you reserve your treehouse or add a dinner at least two days in advance. Reservations are only available for guests of Yuquiyú. Restaurants offering a variety of cuisines are close by.
Most of all, Yuquiyú is about tranquility — you can watch clouds swirl around the rainforest peaks, take a walk in the woods, meditate by the river, rejuvenate in a natural pool, be enchanted by the moon and contemplate the starry night. With one of our treehouses as your base, you can discover the rainforest, multi-hued beaches, sea turtle nesting sites, coral reefs, a bioluminescent lagoon, ancient petroglyphs, a Spanish colonial city and Culebra Island. For an introduction, see Explorations. For details, see What Can I Do?
We have been selected to appear on Puerto Rico’s official travel website, DiscoverPuertoRico, and on the most prestigious glamping website, Glamping.com. As well, our guests rate us at 5 stars on TripAdvisor and Google. After your visit, we hope that you, too, will post photos and write a review on TripAdvisor or Google. Thank you for supporting Puerto Rico through tourism.
Guests should be aware that a rental car is essential due to a lack of public transportation, taxis and car service outside of San Juan. After arrival at the San Juan International Airport and exiting Baggage Claim, take your car-rental agency’s shuttle to their office. From there, proceed east on Highway 26 and continue east on Highway 66 until it ends. Exit right, take the first right up Road 186, left at Km 25.3 onto Road 966, left at Km 1.2 onto La Pirámide, right and right again to the top of the hill, where you will see the Yuquiyú sign. Park on the flat, grassy area on top of the hill and follow the signs to our reception area. If you use Google Maps, select “Yuquiyú Treehouses” or use the following link: Yuquiyú Treehouses. If you prefer, navigate the old-fashioned way by using the maps on How Do I Get There?. Travel time is 30 minutes. If you prefer the Scenic Route Along the Ocean, travel time is 55 minutes. Upscale transportation services are available from Puerto Rico Green Transportation.
“My wife and I stayed in the La Cascada treehouse for a couple of nights in late March after visiting the west side of the island for a few days. The island is in much better shape than we expected and staying at Martin’s property of Yuquiyú was the best way to finish our adventure. Great guy, beautiful property, and astonishing treehouses. Martin provided us with fresh coconut milk, lemonade, yogurt, cooking utensils … all of the necessities that we needed. Everything was clean and the view was breathtaking! If you are considering visiting the island, go! …”
– Derek & Chelsea Hedman
“Perhaps the highlight of our entire trip to Puerto Rico. We could only stay at Yuquiyú for two nights, but we will never forget our time. In fact, we opted to stay at the farm as much as possible rather than drive out to the nearby beaches as it was so overwhelmingly beautiful on the property and in our treehouse. Martin was a wonderful host who considered everything we might need. … Making dinner with the doors and windows open (listening to the sounds of the jungle), hiking and taking a dip in the river below, and the sound of rain around us in the night all made for an experience like no other. …”
–Patience Hurlburt-Lawton & Ethan Yackulic
“My wife and I stayed in the La Cascada treehouse for a couple of nights in late March after visiting the west side of the island for a few days. The island is in much better shape than we expected and staying at Martin’s property of Yuquiyú was the best way to finish our adventure. Great guy, beautiful property, and astonishing treehouses. Martin provided us with fresh coconut milk, lemonade, yogurt, cooking utensils … all of the necessities that we needed. Everything was clean and the view was breathtaking! If you are considering visiting the island, go! …”
– Derek & Chelsea Hedman
“Perhaps the highlight of our entire trip to Puerto Rico. We could only stay at Yuquiyú for two nights, but we will never forget our time. In fact, we opted to stay at the farm as much as possible rather than drive out to the nearby beaches as it was so overwhelmingly beautiful on the property and in our treehouse. Martin was a wonderful host who considered everything we might need. … Making dinner with the doors and windows open (listening to the sounds of the jungle), hiking and taking a dip in the river below, and the sound of rain around us in the night all made for an experience like no other. …”
–Patience Hurlburt-Lawton & Ethan Yackulic